National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities living in Canada.

We respectfully acknowledge that the Municipality of Brighton is located on the Mississauga Anishnabeg (A-nish-in-naw-bek) territory and is the traditional territory of Mississauga. The Municipality of Brighton also acknowledges the Mississauga Nations are the collective stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity, and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.

Employment Opportunities

The Municipality of Brighton is currently seeking a strategic and experienced financial leader to join our senior management team as Manager of Finance/Treasurer. This key role is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions and fulfilling the statutory duties of Treasurer under the Municipal Act, 2001. The successful candidate will provide expert financial advice to the CAO and Council, lead the Finance Department, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume clearly marked, “Manager of Finance/Treasurer” no later than 12:00 p.m., Friday July 11, 2025, to the attention of:

Human Resources

Municipality of Brighton

Box 189, 35 Alice Street

Brighton, ON K0K 1H0

hr@brighton.ca

Spring Leaf and Yard Waste Collection

Collection dates for each area are:

Area 1: Monday, June 2

Area 4: Monday, June 23

Area 1: Monday, July 7

Please remember, bags need to be:

✅ less than 20kgs (44lbs),

✅ rolled at the top,

✅ curbside by 7 a.m. on your collection date and,

✅ Reminder! Brush and branches are not collected

Grants-In-Aid, Granted ✅

Did you know that the Municipality of Brighton provides funding to local organizations through our grants-in-aid program?

Approved during the budgeting process and presented on behalf of Council by the Mayor, this year, local organizations received approximately $165,000 to support the work they do for residents in our community.

Organizations that received funding this year are:

🚤 Brighton Marine Rescue,

🎁 Brighton Stockings and Sacs for Seniors,

❤️ Cemetery Boards for Hilton, St. Alphonsus, Carman, Greenwood, McPhail and Mount Olivet Cemeteries,

🥕 Codrington Farmers' Market,

🌈 Home Rainbow Youth Centre,

🤸‍♀️ Brighton & District Family Resource Centre,

🍽️ Suppers Ready,

⛵ Quinte Sailability,

🥌 Brighton & District Curling Club,

🌷 Brighton Garden Club,

💙 The Bridge Hospice,

🎤 BrightON Stage Productions,

🎨 The Presqu'ile Waddling Arts Centre,

🧒 The Beacon Youth Centre,

🏠 Proctor House Museum,

💚 Community Care Northumberland,

☀️ Sunny Days Group Program,

💜 Gift from the Heart,

🌱 Waterfront Regeneration Trust and,

🏥 University Hospitals Foundation.

Notice of Public Information Session

Prince Edward St. (CR64) Reconstruction Project 🚧 💬

Big changes are coming to County Road 64! Join us for a Public Information Session on the next phase of the Prince Edward Street (CR64) reconstruction project in Brighton.

📅 Thursday, June 5, 2025

🕡 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

📍 Owen Gibb Community Hall, 75 Elizabeth Street

Drop in to learn more about:

🔹 Construction timelines

🔹 Road closures & detours

🔹 Impacts to homes and businesses

🔹 Accessibility and safety measures

Let’s build a better road ahead - together!

The team at the Municipality of Brighton is committed to working together to meet the needs of our residents, visitors and those who choose to invest in our area. We dedicate ourselves to providing superior services to customers.

For more information about each of our departments, visit the Municipal Services Page on our website.

As we enter the month of June, several engaging community events begin to take place in Brighton that showcase the Arts and Culture community, Pride and Inclusivity, and our Local Motorsports Facility.

Concerts in the Park

Every Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM from June 4 through August 27, Memorial Park hosts free live music performances. The June lineup includes:

June 4: Bentwood Rocker

June 11: Big Black Smoke

June 18: Whiskey Mojo

June 25: Coup de Ville

In case of rain, concerts are rescheduled to the following Thursday at 6:30 PM.

Fan Appreciation Night at Brighton Speedway

On June 7, 2025, Brighton Speedway hosts its Fan Appreciation Night. Gates open at 5:00 PM, with racing starting at 7:00 PM. This event is a great opportunity to enjoy local motorsport action and community spirit.

3rd Annual Popup Pride

Join Us for an Unforgettable Day of Fun and Community! 

3rd Annual Family Fun Day at Memorial Park in Brighton on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Keep on the lookout for all sorts of other seasonal events in Brighton on our events calendar and our socials!

Yours in Economic Development,

Ben Hagerman

Manager of Economic Development and Communications

Nominations are now open for the

Quinte Business Achievement Awards! 🎉

The Quinte Business Achievement Awards (QBAA) are presented annually as a celebration of business excellence across the Bay of Quinte region. These awards recognize outstanding businesses, not-for-profit organizations and business leaders in areas such as entrepreneurship, business growth, company practices, product innovations, customer service, stewardship, marketing success and community service.

Recognize a deserving Brighton business by nominating them at www.qbaa.ca. Nominations close June 30, 2025.

Creating Connections at the Small Business Spring Mix & Mingle

Our Economic Development team was thrilled to welcome our local business owners and economic development partners to the May 26 Small Business Spring Mix & Mingle at The Whistling Duck Restaurant. It was a great evening of networking and connecting with the Brighton business community!

A special thank you to Kelly and the staff at The Whistling Duck Restaurant for your warm hospitality, to our regional partners for sharing key industry updates, and to everyone who attended our event!

To improve public safety and protect vulnerable road users in community safety zones and school zones, the Municipality of Brighton will introduce its Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program with a 90-day notification period starting April 15, 2025. During this period, vehicles travelling above the posted speed limit in the School Zone along Elizabeth Street will not be issued a citation.

In April 2024, “Municipal Speed Camera Coming Soon” signs were installed in the School Zone to provide advance notice to the community.

On July 14, 2025, a “Camera in Use” sign will be installed to inform motorists that the camera is now active. The automated system will capture and record the rate of speed the motor vehicle is travelling in the School Zone along Elizabeth Street and will automatically issue tickets to the registered plate holder of the vehicle regardless of who was driving. Demerit points will not be applied. The letter of citation will be mailed to the registered vehicle owner.

The Automated Speed Enforcement program aligns with the Municipality of Brighton’s strategic goal of enhancing public safety by creating safe and comfortable streets for everyone on or near Municipality of Brighton roadways.

For more information about the Automated Speed Enforcement program, please visit our website or phone (613) 475 – 0670 ex. 208.

Smoke Alarms Save Lives

This is your reminder to check and replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors!

Ensuring your smoke alarms are installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out.

June is Parks and Recreation Month!

Let’s celebrate active and healthy experiences with Brighton’s parks and recreational amenities in our community!

The hub of recreation begins at King Edward Park, where you will discover: 2 ball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis and pickleball courts, a skateboard park, a splash pad, a playground and walking paths.

Continue exploring outdoor opportunities throughout the Municipality, Gosport and Codrington at our open spaces, parks, nature trails, playgrounds, dog park, and boat docking slips.

Accessibility Awareness Day in Brighton

On Friday, the Accessibility Advisory Committee hosted AccessAbility Awareness Day in downtown Brighton. Joined by the community and Council Members, the Brighton Fire Department, Brighton Public Library, Quinte Transit, and Align Home Health Care, this informative and engaging event encourages continued learning and action to build an inclusive and accessible community today—and every day.

Attendees at the event took part in hands-on activities to improve their understanding of various disabilities. These included operating different types of wheelchairs provided on-site, and wearing sensory-limiting accessories to simulate visual and auditory impairments.

To support continued learning the Brighton Public Library provided a selection of books on disabilities and accessibility awareness.

Thanks to everyone who participated!

June is Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

Pride month invites us to reflect on the ongoing journey toward building a more inclusive and supportive community for all, and to recognize the resilience and contributions of the 2SLGBTQI+ community—past and present.

On June 2, to mark the beginning of Pride month, the progressive pride flag was proudly raised at the Municipal Centre. The flag raising ceremony was attended by of members of Council, the Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, municipal staff, representatives from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Peterborough Aids Resource Network (PARN), the Home Rainbow Youth Centre, YMCA Northumberland, Trinity-St. Andrew's United Church (Brighton) LGBTQ+ Family Support Group and members of the community.

The remarks shared at the ceremony by the Mayor and representatives from each organization echoed a unified message: you are welcome here.

Happy Pride, Brighton 🌈

Get ready to move and groove this summer! The Concerts in the Park series will return in June! 🎤 Check out our exciting line-up of local talent above!

📍 Memorial Park, Downtown Brighton

📅 Wednesdays beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Rain dates are Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.**

Please follow our social media and website for event updates.

The Brighton Heritage & History Hunt is Back!

Explore Brighton’s rich past with new clues and historic sites across the municipality! Whether you are a local or visiting the area, this activity is a fun way to discover the stories that shaped our community!

🗺️ How to Join:

1. Grab a Clue Card

Pick one up at:

• Municipality Office (35 Alice St)
• Presqu'ile Park Store (788 Presqu'ile Pkwy)
• Visitor Info Booth (Main & Prince Edward St)
• Or download it here: brighton.ca/festivals-events

2. Find 15 Plaques

Use the Clue Card and digital map to locate plaques and uncover Brighton’s history.

3. Answer Questions & Find Secret Symbols

Each plaque has a question and a hidden pink symbol. Record both on your Clue Card.

4. Claim Your Prize!

Complete 15 plaques and redeem your card for a treat at one of our local participating businesses!

📝 One prize per completed card. We remind all participants to complete this activity safely meaning parking in appropriate parking areas, using designated road crossing infrastructure when available, and being mindful of their surroundings. We acknowledge that Brighton is on the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg and are working to better reflect Indigenous history in our plaques.

Enjoy your journey!

Celebrate Canada Day in Brighton!

Join us for family friendly events and let's celebrate our country with pride on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in King Edward Park!

Check out this year's exciting schedule of events!

🥞 8:00 a.m. - A yummy pancake breakfast in the Owen Gibb Community Hall

🥳 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Enjoy free family friendly activities including bouncy castles, balloon twisting, face painting, live entertainment, and food vendors.

🍰 10:45 a.m.- A parade procession and opening ceremonies with complimentary cake to celebrate.

Evening festivities will feature...

🎙 7:30 p.m. - Enjoy live entertainment by Firebush

🎆 10:00 p.m. - A spectacular fireworks show

The Canada Day celebration is proudly hosted by the Brighton Community Events Steering Committee.

A “Latte Love” For Brighton's New Business:

Parris and Co. Coffee Bar

Members of Council and the Economic Development Advisory Committee were pleased to attend the Grand Opening of Parris and Co. Coffee Bar located inside the Presqu’ile Waddling Arts Centre at 23 Main Street.

This welcoming new café is run by Kendra and Marcello who were inspired by their love of coffee and commitment to the local community. Parris and Co. Coffee Bar offers a cozy space to enjoy a coffee while taking in local art. Don’t miss the chance to explore their menu featuring lattes, cappuccinos, chai, charcuterie boxes and a range of baked goods.

Congratulations to Kendra and Marcello on this accomplishment, we are excited to see more smiling faces downtown!

📍 23 Main St, Brighton inside the Presqu'ile Waddling Arts Centre

⌚ Open Tuesday to Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Below is a list of recent Council and Committee meetings.

• May 8 - Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
• May 8 - Accessibility Advisory Committee
• May 12 - Health Services Advisory Committee
• May 12 - Heritage Advisory Committee
• May 12 - Council Planning Meeting
• May 13 - Community Events Steering Committee
• May 20 - Council Meeting
• May 21 - Applefest Steering Committee
• May 22 - Rural Advisory Committee
• May 23 - Northumberland OPP Detachment Board
• May 26 - Special Heritage Advisory Committee
• May 28 - Committee of Adjustment
• May 28 - Brighton Public Library Board

Council and Committee meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre, 35 Alice Street and are open to the public.

Council and Council Planning meetings are streamed live on our YouTube Channel.

• Regular Council Meetings: These meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month.
• Planning Council Meetings: These meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.

• June 2 - Council Meeting
• June 5 - Economic Development Advisory Committee
• June 6 - Homelessness Taskforce
• June 12 - Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
• June 16 - Health Services Advisory Committee
• June 16 - Council Planning Meeting
• June 17 - Community Events Steering Committee
• June 23 - Council Meeting
• June 24 - Special Council Meeting
• June 24 - Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee
• July 8 - Community Events Steering Committee

Monthly Wisdom...

"And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves... life was beginning over again with the summer.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

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Brighton Municipal Centre



35 Alice Street

Brighton, ON

K0K 1H0

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 189

Brighton, ON

K0K 1H0

Telephone: (613) 475- 0670

Fax: (613) 475- 3453

Web: www.brighton.ca

Municipality of Brighton Public Works and Environmental Services

67 Sharp Road

Brighton, ON

K0K 1H0

Telephone: (613) 475-0670

Fax: (613) 475- 2599

Public Works and Water Department Emergency After Hours Contact: (613) 967 - 8707

Municipality of Brighton

Fire Hall Station #1



20 Elizabeth Street

Brighton, ON

K0K 1H0

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 126

Brighton, ON

K0K 1H0

Non-Emergency Telephone:

(613) 475-0670

King Edward Park Arena &

Owen Gibb Community Centre

75 Elizabeth Street

Brighton, ON

K0K 1H0

Telephone: (613) 475-0670

View our Facility Calendar. 

Book/Rent the Owen Gibb Community Centre.