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Vol. 8 - Issue 11
September 11, 2025
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Upcoming Council Meetings | |
September 15, 2025
October 6, 2025
October 27, 2025
| | Town Council Meeting on September 15 | | |
The Town will hold a Council meeting on September 15, 2025, at 3 p.m. via Zoom. Town Council meetings are being conducted using a hybrid model where members of Council can participate in person at Town Hall or electronically via Zoom.
At this time, members of the public are encouraged to view the meeting by watching the live stream through the Town’s Municipal Calendar web page.
Should you wish to delegate to a Council meeting, please complete the online delegation form no later than one business day before the meeting is to be held.
If you would like to submit feedback, please email your comments to clerks@haltonhills.ca Comments submitted will be circulated to Council Members in advance of the meeting and will be part of the public record.
| | | | “September is always a busy month for community events and Town programs. One important activity currently underway by Halton Hills Council is an Official Plan Review—a land use analysis that will shape our community’s growth and character for years to come.” | |
Join Us for the Acton SNAP Open House
Join us between 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Halton Hills Public Library (Acton) for an open house to learn about the development of an Acton - Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan. Explore the draft action plan, and share your feedback with Credit Valley Conservation and Town staff.
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Halton Hills ASE Program Supports Road Safety
The Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program is designed to enhance road safety and improve the community’s quality of life. Money from fines is used to support and invest in local road safety measures and fund the ASE program. Visit our ASE webpage for answers to all your questions and more.
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Community Improvement Plan Grant Supports Façade Improvement in Downtown Georgetown
On Thursday, August 28, Mayor Ann Lawlor and Councillors Norris, Garneau, and Fogal, joined the Town’s Economic Development Division, to present a cheque for $7,308.08 to FOLIAGE, a locally-owned houseplant boutique, and the 126 Mill Street building owners. The funding was provided through the Town’s Community Improvement Plan which supports commercial property revitalization and improvements through grants and loans.
Photo: Left to right: Erin Kaiser, Manager of Economic Development and Innovation; Councillor Norris; Councillor Garneau; Mayor Ann Lawlor; Building Owners Allan Kogon, John Schaljo, and David Ashbee; HELSONS LLP Legal Assistant Loretta Pepper; Regional Councillor Fogal; Business Owner Cheryl Discenza and family.
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Halton Hills Fire Department Announces New Community Connect Program
Improving safety and adopting new technologies are the hallmarks of the new Community Connect Program recently launched by the Halton Hills Fire Department.
Community Connect is a secure, easy-to-use platform that allows residents and business owners to share critical information about their household, helping emergency service personnel respond more efficiently and effectively, resulting in better incident outcomes.
Photo: Mayor Lawlor signs up for Community Connect Program.
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Halton Hills' Discovery Pass Returns for Fall with New Offers and Prizes
The Town of Halton Hills is thrilled to announce the return of Discovery Passes for the fall season. The Autumn Discovery Pass running from September 15 to November 1 is a free mobile program for residents and visitors to support local businesses and experience fall in Halton Hills.
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New Exhibition at the Helson Gallery: The Colours of HER-story
The Helson Gallery is thrilled to present The Colours of HER-story, an exhibition that explores the vibrant and transformative third chapter in women’s lives. Running from September 4 to October 19, this exhibition features the work of artists Stephanie Schirm and Sian Gordon, whose bold use of colour and expressive style vividly reflect their personal experiences.
Join us for the reception on Thursday, September 25, from 6–7:30 p.m. at the Helson Gallery to meet the artists and enjoy live music.
Photo: Stephanie Schirm. Unfiltered Freedom Cropped.
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2025 Halton Non-Profit Congress
Registration is open for this transformative event tailored to non-profit leaders in arts, culture, heritage, recreation, and sports. Explore strategies, build connections, and gain insights to boost your impact. Dive into topics like Empowering Communities, IT & Cyber Security, Ethics & Advocacy, Fundraising, and Volunteer Engagement. Early bird rate ends September 15.
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Smart Commute Month is Back
Whether you walk, bike, take transit, carpool, or work from home, this is your chance to rethink how you travel! The Smart Commute campaign encourages people to explore sustainable ways to get around. By sharing your commuting habits through the survey, you’ll help improve transportation options in your community and be entered to win prizes!
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Community Tree Planting Event
Help plant 200 trees at the Georgetown Fire Hall located at 53 Maple Avenue, on Saturday October 4, 2025 at a community tree planting event.
The Town and Trees for Halton Hills have partnered to plant 1900 trees across Halton Hills as part of our Revitalizing the Urban Canopy project, with funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Growing Canada's Community Canopies Grant. This community tree planting event will help move us closer to our goal.
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Community Social Events
Building on the success of our first two Community Socials this spring (in Ward 3 & 4), the Hey Neighbour crew is back with more fun this fall!
Join them and connect with Town staff, Halton Hills neighbours and elected officials at our upcoming fall Community Social events.
Meet us in the park and connect with your neighbours over a morning coffee! Engage with local first responders and check out EMS vehicles with our Touch-a-Truck program, play large lawn games with your family and friends (Jenga, Connect Four, Bean Bag Toss, and more!) Residents can check out the Town Services Showcase and interact with staff to learn about Town processes, policies, and upcoming initiatives – in a fun, approachable and friendly environment.
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Saturday, October 4 in Ward 2 - Glen Williams Park, Glen Williams
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Saturday, October 18 in Ward 1 - Tanners Drive Park, Acton
All are welcome, we hope to see you there!
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Sports Fields Closing Soon for the Season
All grass sports fields and diamonds are closed between Sept. 22 and late April 2026 for seasonal maintenance. This allows the fields to rest, especially during the wettest time of the year when the most damage can occur. During this time, parks staff complete maintenance, repairs, and improvements. Please respect the sport field and diamond closures. Parks, trails and outdoor spaces remain open for use.
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Last Chance to Complete the Guelph Street Corridor Secondary Plan Survey
If you haven't already completed the Guelph Street Corridor Secondary Plan Survey, there's still time! Weigh in on the secondary plan's bold new vision and guiding principals and help steer the planning and development in the next phase of this project.
Survey closes this Friday, September 12, 2025.
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Pin Your Experience on the Mobility Master Plan Map
We want to hear from you, how do you move around Town? Whether you drive, walk, bike, take transit, or more - your experience matters. Visit the Mobility Master Plan project page and pin your comments, concerns and ideas about mobility to our map for your chance to win 1 of 3 $50 SportChek gift cards.
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We're Updating Our Website to Serve You Better
We're updating our municipal website to improve user experience and accessibility, and we want your input! What’s working? What’s not working? What changes would make haltonhills.ca easier to use for YOU?! Your feedback matters - complete the survey on Let's Talk Halton Hills today!
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Vote for Halton Hills' Official Bird
Vote today for the official town bird! The top three choices are the Eastern Screech Owl, Great Blue Heron, and the Northern Cardinal.
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