June E-Newsletter

June 2024

New Monuments Installed at the Thornbury Cenotaph

Two new monuments were unveiled at the Thornbury Cenotaph in Jack Acres Park on Sunday, June 2.

One monument is dedicated to those who served in all branches of the Canadian military, and one monument is dedicated to first responders. The monuments were a project by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 281 Beaver Valley. The dedication ceremony included a parade to the cenotaph featuring representatives from the military and first responders.

Multi-Use Rec Centre Feasibility Assessment Launched

In partnership with the Town of Collingwood, The Blue Mountains is excited to announce the launch of their Joint Multi-Use Recreation Feasibility Assessment (MURFA).

The Joint Assessment will assess the current and future recreational facility needs of residents from both communities and will also explore integrating library services into a multi-use model, as has proven effective in several municipalities across the province.

Robust engagement with residents, community groups, local and provincial sports organizations, third-party recreation providers, and community space users is pivotal to gathering the most complete data possible. Subscribe to the MURFA project page to be notified about confirmed public engagement opportunities, and to stay informed of the project background, objectives, progress, and outcomes.

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Watering Restrictions Now In Effect

Watering Restrictions are now in place until September 1, 2024, beginning in Stage 1:

Residents may water between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Properties with odd-numbered addresses can water on odd-numbered calendar days
Properties with even-numbered addresses can water on even-numbered calendar days

For more information on Watering Restrictions, visit the Town's website.

Town to Raise Pride Flag on June 17

The Town of The Blue Mountains will be flying the Pride Flag as part of Pride Week. The flag will be raised at Town Hall on Monday, June 17.

Pride Week is part of the Town's Official Proclamation List as approved by Council.

The Town has also recognized June as CDKL5 Awareness Month and will recognize Saturday, June 15, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

The CDKL5 Awareness Flag was raised on May 31, with the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Flag to fly beginning on June 10.

Blue Mountains Art Walk Returns In July

Taking place on Saturday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Blue Mountains Arts & Crafts Walk is a one-day, self-guided tour that takes you through Thornbury and Clarksburg to discover unique galleries, cafes, and shops and enjoy the works of local artists artisans and crafters.

Stroll along scenic Marsh and Bruce Street and experience musicians performing, artists and artisans displaying and creating on the lawns of homes, churches and businesses, specials at stores and restaurants and open house galleries.

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Door-To-Door Smoke Alarm Program

The Town of The Blue Mountains Fire Department is running their door-to-door smoke alarm program from June to September.

The purpose of this program is to ensure that all homes have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and to educate the public on the maintenance of these devices. Provincial law states that every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas as well as a carbon monoxide alarm. The Blue Mountains Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to assist you in gaining compliance with the Ontario Fire Code.

Here are some helpful tips to remember:

When purchasing smoke and CO alarms, always check for the appropriate marks to ensure they comply with Canadian standards.
Clean and test your smoke and CO alarms every month.
Replace your smoke and CO alarm batteries every six months, replace expired alarms (any alarm older than 10 years of age) and consider installing 10-year sealed battery alarms.

If you have any questions or concerns about your devices, contact fire prevention at fireprevention@thebluemountains.ca and an inspector will schedule a visit to your property.

Parking Pass Hangers Available for Purchase at Town Hall

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to inform residents that physical parking pass hangers are available for purchase at Town Hall.

The parking pass hangers are available for residents of the Town of The Blue Mountains at a cost of $5.00 per pass, with a maximum of two per household. Registering a vehicle’s license plate remains free for residents, with no limit to the number of vehicles a resident can register.

To purchase a parking pass hanger, residents can visit Town Hall Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with proof of residency and vehicle registration. Lost or misplaced parking passes can not be replaced.

Vehicle license plate registration or parking pass hangers are only required to park for free at Town-owned paid parking lots.

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