Here's What You'll Find in This Month's Issue:

• Final Tax Bill Information
• The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
• GrandPals at the Library
• Closure Notices
• Council and Committee Meeting Dates
• Who to Call
• Paint the Town Red

• The Historic Meaford Bread Wagon
• Pumped Storage Project Updates
• Events at Meaford Hall
• Meaford Public Library Programing 
• 2nd Annual Picklefest
• Slo-pitch for 55+ 

Office of the CAO

Final Tax Bills

Final tax bills for 2024 have been calculated and sent out. These tax bills will have two installment dates: Thursday, August 29, 2024, and Thursday, October 29, 2024.

The 2024 final tax bill has been calculated from the 2024 budget.

The Municipality of Meaford Joins the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

The Municipality of Meaford has joined the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. This step aligns with our sustainability goals and commitment to protecting our freshwater resources.

GrandPals at the Library

The Meaford Public Library, in partnership with the Municipality of Meaford, is excited to announce the launch of the GrandPals at the Library program and is actively seeking older adults (55+) volunteers to join this initiative. We invite community members to become GrandPals and make a difference in the lives of local youth (ages 9-11).

The application deadline is August 30, 2024.

Closure Notice

Council and Committees

There are no council meetings scheduled for August.

Certain members of council will be attending the Association of Municipalities (AMO) Annual Conference from August 18 to 21.

Special and emergency meetings may be called by the Mayor and/or CAO from time to time.

Advisory Committee Meeting Dates:

Ensuring Sustainability Advisory Committee

• August 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Pumped Storage Advisory Committee

• August 8 at 5:00 p.m.

Heritage Advisory Committee 

• August 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Growing our Economy Advisory Committee

• August 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment

• August 28 at 3:00 p.m.

The Well-Being Partnership

Featured Projects

The Meaford Bread Wagon "Rises" Again!

In honour of the town of Meaford’s 150^th year, the historic Meaford City Bakery Wagon, first driven by Norman Wells in 1925 has been beautifully restored.

The hard work and attention to detail of Gregor Black from Bognor is greatly appreciated. This cherished piece of Meaford's heritage is now proudly displayed by the main steps of Meaford Hall.

Special thanks to Susan Taylor and Liz Harris for their inspired discovery of the wagon, enriching our town's connection to its past with stories and photos. 

Pumped Storage Project

The Pumped Storage Advisory Committees next meeting is Thursday, August 8 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Meeting Agenda:

Presentation by Trans Canada Energy (TCE) covering:

• What is pumped storage
• Why pumped storage is needed in Ontario
• The current Ontario Pumped Storage (OPS) design concept
• The future OPS timelines and major milestones

Community Events and Programming

We've Got it All at Meaford Hall!

The Songs of Peter Gabriel and Sting

Wednesday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Billy Bishop Goes to War

From Tuesday, August 13 to Saturday, August 17

The Jive Bombers - with Special Guest Johnny Max

Saturday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m.

The Meaford Public Library

Author Talk with Ashley Lougheed

Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required.

Safari Adventure

Friday, August 23 at 1:00 p.m.

Views of Meaford Photo Contest

August 1 to November 15

Picklefest Tournament 

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Cost is $50 per player

The Recreation Department is hosting the 2nd annual Picklefest pickleball tournament this August.

The tournament includes coed matches in the morning and separate men's and women's matches in the afternoon.

55+ Fall Slo-Pitch Baseball League

Wednesday's from September 4 to October 2 at 10:00 a.m.

Interested in a slo-pitch baseball league during the day in fall?

The Municipality's Recreation Department is looking to form four teams, each participating in a total of five games throughout September. The schedule includes three round-robin games and two playoff games.

Recent News

Meaford to Host Canada Connects Family National Mural Mosaic Installation

Meaford Announces Promotion of Sarah Mahon to Director of Human Resources and Community Services

Introducing Eric Baldwin as Director of Economic Development for the Municipality of Meaford

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