Monthly E-Newsletter

April 2022

Official Plan Review Public Survey

The Town of The Blue Mountains has launched a public survey to gain community insight for Phase 1 of the Official Plan Review project.

The survey can be completed until April 29, 2022 and can be accessed by visiting the project webpage. Paper copies are available at Town Hall and The Blue Mountains Public Library.

The survey will help the Town understand key priorities and themes to consider within the next phases of the project. Known as 'The Blue Print,' the Official Plan Review will set the vision and direction that shapes the Town's growth, development, and protection to 2046.

To access the survey or to learn more about the Official Plan Review project, visit tbmblueprint.ca.

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Reminder of Spring Road Maintenance

The Roads and Drainage Division will be completing a variety of spring maintenance to ensure that all Town-owned roads and infrastructure are safe for public use following the winter season.

Street Sweeping & Line Painting
Street sweeping is scheduled to begin once the roads are dry to clear sand and debris left behind from the winter. After the roads are cleared of sand and debris, line painting will follow.

Gravel Road Grading
Gravel roads will be graded where needed once the roads are dry to eliminate potholes, gravel issues, and other surface deficiencies created by the winter weather.

Boulevard & Road Sign Repairs
Town crews will conduct inspections in May to repair damaged boulevards and to replace damaged signs throughout the community.

Residents are reminded that all road maintenance issues can be submitted online 24/7 using the Town’s Online Service System.

2022 Tomahawk Golf Memberships & Sponsorships

Tomahawk Golf Memberships for the 2022 season are now available for purchase. Memberships are available for both residents and non-residents.

Resident memberships must be purchased in person at Town Hall with proof of residency. Non-resident memberships can be purchased in person or over the phone.

Memberships will also be available for purchase at Tomahawk Golf Course when it opens in May for the season (pending weather conditions).

Hole sponsorship opportunities are also available for purchase. For more information, contact the Community Services Department .

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Medical Donations Being Accepted at Town Hall

The Collingwood Appeal for Ukraine Supplies Effort (CAUSE) has organized a donation box at Town Hall to collect medical supplies that will be shipped to Ukraine to support relief efforts.

Medical supplies needed include tourniquets (CAT), compression gauze, thermal blankets, dressings, bandages, trauma kits, emergency first aid kits, and more. In addition, medications such as pain and fever relief and anti-nausea meds are also being accepted. A complete detailed list of items can be found at the donation box.

Financial donations are being accepted online through the Canada Ukraine Foundation at www.cufoundation.ca.

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Community Events

Seniors' Literary Competition
The 4th Annual Seniors’ Literary Competition hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 is now open! Submit an original poem, essay, short story, or memoir for a chance to win great prizes! The competition is open to all seniors aged 55 years and older. The deadline to submit entries is June 18, 2022. All submissions must be electronic.

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Beaver Valley Fall Fair: Call for Vendors
The Beaver Valley Fall Fair is now accepting food and market vendor applications for the upcoming 150th Fall Fair taking place on September 9 & 10, 2022 at the Beaver Valley Community Centre.

Request an Application

The Big Cheese: Grilled Cheese Sammie Smackdown!
Enjoy 30 days of gourmet grilled cheese goodness at 16 local restaurants within The Blue Mountains. Rank the gooey goodness and enter your ballot to help crown "The Big Cheese". Every ballot will be entered into a weekly draw for your chance to win great prizes from the participating restaurants!

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Featured Projects

Thornbury West Phase 1 Parkettes
Planned improvements to the road network through the Thornbury West Phase 1 Reconstruction Project have created the opportunity for two new parkettes to be established in this neighbourhood.

The Town is hosting a Public Information Centre on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 to review the concepts for these proposed parkettes on Beaver Street South and Louisa Street West, and to gather input from interested residents and stakeholders.

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Craigleith Wastewater Treatment Plant Environmental Assessment
The Town is conducting a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to evaluate solutions that will address the upgrades and enhancements required to meet the current and future needs of the sanitary sewer collection and pumping infrastructure within the Craigleith area.

The Town has scheduled a Public Information Centre on Thursday, April 28, 2022 to review the outline of the project and to gather initial public feedback.

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Thornbury Density & Intensification Study
The Thornbury Density & Intensification Study Report is now available on the project webpage.

Conducted in July 2021, the survey asked residents to provide feedback regarding residential intensification within the current and future context of Thornbury. In total, the survey received 252 responses.

The background information and intensification opportunity recommendations contained within the Report will be utilized throughout the Town’s Official Plan Five-Year Review, providing guidance for housing, density and height considerations.

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