Heritge Art Competition

Art Works to be submitted by Friday, February 6, 2009

For more information and registration form click here.

Official Plan Workshop

TOWN OF GRIMSBY PLANNING DEPARTMENT INVITES YOU TO ATTEND AN
OFFICIAL PLAN WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 25TH, 2008 AT 6:00 P.M.
GRIMSBY TOWN HALL 160 LIVINGSTON AVENUE GRIMSBY
Sorensen, Gravely, Lowes and The Planning Partnership have prepared a report entitled
“Policy Directions”. To obtain copies of the report prior to the workshop please go to
www.town.grimsby.on.ca. Or contact the Planning Department at the Town of Grimsby
905-309-2019, planning@town.grimsby.on.ca.
Keith Vogl, MCIP, RPP,
Planning Director.

OPEN HOUSE - WINSTON ROAD NEIGHBOURHOOD SECONDARY PLAN

November 18th, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Grimsby Town Hall

An Open House is being held to discuss the draft report that has been prepared by the consultants for the Secondary Plan for the Winston Road Neighbourhood.   The area affected is north of the QEW and West of the Grimsby Water Treatment Plant to the Fifty Point Conservation Area.
To obtain copies of the consultant’s report please click here
http://www.town.grimsby.on.ca/index.php?module=documents&JAS_DocumentManager_op=viewDocument&JAS_Document_id=191
The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m .   An opportunity to  view the materials, ask questions and provide input will be given.    The consultant will then  present a brief presentation at 8:00 p.m.

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR 2008 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT

The Government of Ontario has made a number of changes to the property assessment system, which take effect for the 2009 property tax year. These changes include the introduction of a four-year assessment update cycle and a phase-in of assessment increases. To provide an additional level of property tax stability and predictability, the market increases in assessed value between 2005 and 2008, as set by MPAC,  will be phased-in over four years. The phase-in program does not apply to decreases in assessed value. The change in assessed value and the phased-in assessment values for the 2009 to 2012 property tax years are listed on your 2008 Notice from MPAC. This fall’s assessment update will be based on property values as of January 1, 2008 for the 2009 tax year. The 2009 tax year is the first year of the new four-year cycle.
 

If you feel your assessed value or property classification is not correct, MPAC will review it free of charge.

The deadline to file your RfR is March 31 of the tax year. There are two ways to request a reconsideration:

 ·         The preferred method is to submit a RfR form. http://www.mpac.ca/pages_english/pdf/request_for_reconsideration_2009.pdf)

Forms are available at www.mpac.ca, or call MPAC tollfree at 1 866 296-MPAC (6722) to request a form.

·         Write a letter requesting a reconsideration. In your letter, please include the 19-digit roll number on your Notice; your full name, address and phone number; and the reasons why you feel your assessment is not correct, including any information you have to support your claim.

Extended Hours for MPAC’s toll-free customer service from September 15 - November 28, 2008, Monday – Friday - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Please have your 19-digit roll number available when you call.

NOTICE

DOGS & CATS

NEW REGULATIONS

The Town of Grimsby has adopted a new by-law to regulate animal care and control in the municipality.  The by-law incorporates provisions for the humane treatment of animals; dog and cat regulations; exotic animal prohibitions.

Follow the link at the bottom of this announcement to learn more about dog & cat regulations and to view the by-law.

Winston Road Neighbourhood Plan

The Town of Grimsby is currently undertaking a Secondary Plan for the Winston Road Neighbourhood.  Click here to view the consultant's report.

Public Service Announcement - Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Information

Niagara emergency responders (Police, Fire and Ambulance) are advising residents who subscribe to a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone service to contact their provider to ensure the appropriate service will be available in the event of an emergency.  VoIP telephone services use a computer modem and an internet connection to transmit voice conversations.

Emergency calls made on land lines are answered by local 9-1-1 operators and the caller's location and phone number are automatically generated, making it easier to dispatch emergency responders.  However, 9-1-1 calls made with VoIP may be transferred to an out-of-province call centre, and are not automatically tracked as there is no physical address linked to the signal.  Therefore, if a caller is unable to speak, or if the call is disconnected, the operator may not have the required location information and this will impact response time or result in the dispatch of emergency responders to the wrong location.

Niagara emergency responders are asking residents using VoIP service to explore the possible 9-1-1 limitations of this service by contacting their service provider and ensuring their customer contact information is accurate.  Please see the Fact Sheet for recommendations to VoIP customers.

OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW & UPDATE

 The Town of Grimsby has embarked on a program to review and update its Official Plan.

The firm of Sorensen Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc., in conjunction with The Planning Partnership, have been retained to undertake this comprehensive review, which will establish a strategy for the management of Growth and Development for the Town to the Year 2030.

Please visit the Official Plan Review 2008 page for more information or contact the Planning Department at 905-945-9634.   

Think and Drive

The event was a great success with over 600 people in attendance. A special thank you to all who attended and supported this event. As you may know, the Niagara region has one of the highest numbers of fatal and serious injury motor vehicle collisions per capita compared to other Ontario regions. The main causes of serious collisions in Niagara are due to the following driver behaviours:

 • speed
• driver error
• impairment

Follow the link at the bottom of this announcement for more information.

Grimsby Drinking Water System Annual Reports

For a listing of past Town of Grimsby Drinking water quality reports click here 

Water By-Law and Rates

Pit Bulls - Ban and Related Controls