October 2024

Town Receives $25.3 Million in Infrastructure Funding from Ontario Government 

On September 23, Brian Saunderson, MPP for Simcoe-Grey, announced that the Ontario government is investing $25,397,523.99 to enable the construction of new homes in the Town of The Blue Mountains. The funding is being delivered through the first round of investments under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. 

The funding will support wastewater system upgrades and rehabilitation and will enable the construction of 2,087 units in The Blue Mountains. 

Mayor Andrea Matrosovs stated, "This investment is crucial for meeting the demands of our growing population and ensuring the continued vitality and sustainability of our community."

The Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund supports projects such as upgrades to the Mill Street Sewage Pump Station and the Craigleith Sewage Lift Station.

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Thanksgiving Closure & Yard Waste Collection

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public that Town Hall will be closed on Monday, October 14, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Town Hall will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, October 15. 

Curbside waste collection will occur as usual on Monday, October 14, and for the remainder of the week. Curbside Yard Waste Collection begins on Monday, October 14 and runs until November 15, 2024. The Town's Operations department has some additional information regarding collection:

• Yard Waste is collected on your regular curbside collection day and must be curbside by 7:00 a.m.
• Yard Waste collected curbside is limited to 10 compostable bags or containers weekly.
• Oversized yard waste is not collected curbside but can be delivered to the Landfill and Recycling Depot free-of-charge.
• Oversized yard waste refers to any plant material that is too large to fit into a container or yard waste bag that is 89cm high x 41cm wide, or bags over the 10 bag limit.

All essential services will continue to operate throughout the holiday weekend. Online services are available 24/7 on the Town website.

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Fire Prevention Week

October 6 - 12 is Fire Prevention Week! This year's theme is "Smoke Alarms: Make Them WORK For You!"

The Blue Mountains Fire Department encourages all residents to actively support the 2024 Fire Prevention Week Theme. Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a home fire, giving people the time to get out safely. The fire department offers these key smoke alarm safety tips and guidelines:

• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of the home.
• Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
• Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.
• Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old. 

The Blue Mountains Fire Department would like to thank all who attended the Open House on Saturday, October 5, to kick off Fire Prevention Week.

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2nd Annual Open Fields Event A Big Success

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to thank all who attended the second annual Open Fields event on Saturday, October 5. Visitors were welcomed at five different locations across The Blue Mountains for a behind-the-scenes look at modern agriculture. 

Throughout the day, guests visited Ardiel Acres, Kimber Valley Farms, Dreamfield Holsteins, Spy Cider & Distillery and the Blue Mountain Fruit Company. 

The Town would like to thank the host locations for welcoming the public on-site and providing free tours.

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Public Information Centre and Q&A Session
for Town-Wide Drainage Master Plan

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public that a pre-recorded video presentation regarding the Town-Wide Drainage Master Plan Environmental Assessment is now available on the Town's project page.

Members of the public are encouraged to watch the pre-recorded video presentation, which provides an overview of the project status and the next steps. 

An in-person question-and-answer session will be held at Town Hall on Tuesday, October 29, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

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