June 21, 2019
Municipal Assessment Notices
The Municipal Assessment Agency (MAA) has issued the 2019 property assessments. Be sure to check your mailbox. A number of changes came into effect this year including issuing assessments annually in June; previously assessments were issued in October. Also, the appeal period has increased from 30 to 60 days. Any resident wanting to appeal a property assessment, must contact the MAA. 

MAA completes property assessments for the Town of Paradise. The Agency is a provincial crown agency that is arm's-length from all municipalities, including the Town of Paradise. All municipalities in the province, with the exception of the City of St. John's, use the services of the MAA; the Town is not involved in any way with the property assessment process.
Summer Youth Activities
We're offering Youth Programs throughout the summer. Check out the details on our webpage. This summer we've also added two new activities:   Sprockids Biking and Summer Ball Hockey.

Sprockids Biking is an 8 week program that teaches mountain bike riding skills. The program uses a multi-tier approach designed to provide participants with the opportunity to experience success regardless of their riding skill level. The art of riding is broken down into 55 skills distributed through four graduated levels, with each new skill building on a previous skill. Sprockids takes place Wednesday afternoons at Paradise Park and the surrounding trails.

The new Summer Ball Hockey program takes place every Monday and Tuesday evening from July 8 to August 20 at the Lombardy Place Multi-Sport Courts in Elizabeth Park. Start times are determined by age group.

Registration for both programs opens June 26 at 12 p.m. via the Town Recreation Portal. For more information, visit paradise.ca/youth.
Memorial Day Ceremony and Canada Day Celebrations
Join the Town of Paradise on July 1, 2019 for our annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Canada Day Celebrations.
 
Memorial Day Ceremony
The day begins with flag raising and wreath laying ceremonies in honour of the sacrifices of our Newfoundland soldiers at Beaumount Hamel during the Battle of the Somme of the First World War. Our special Memorial Day Ceremony takes place at Town Hall War Memorial, starting at 10:55 a.m. Please join us as we pay our respects for all fallen soldiers and commemorate our veterans. To lay a wreath during the ceremony please call (709) 782-6290 or email.
 
Canada Day Celebrations
The Town of Paradise is proud to host its Annual Canada Day Celebrations. Come out and join in the fun with a full day of free activities! The fun begins in the afternoon with a range of exciting options including a free BBQ, large bouncy castle rides, and face painting by Pixy Mama. The celebration continues on into the evening, soundtracked by a great lineup of acts, including The Antle Sisters, The Eddie Pittman Band, Billy and the Bruisers, and more, and we wrap it all up with a spectacular fireworks display at 10 p.m.
 
For more information, including the full schedule of events, please visit our website, facebook event page, call 709-782-6290 or email us.
Summer 2019 Fitness Class Registration
Keep up your fitness routine over the summer or start a new routine with our fitness classes! The Town offers a range of classes for all ages and fitness levels. Enjoy an intense workout? The High Intensity Interval Training Program might be just what you're looking for. If you'd rather something a little more laidback, we offer four different yoga classes to help you feel those blissful summer vibes. Or, if injecting bit of vigorous fun into your workout routine is what you need to shake things up, give our dance-themed POUND class or brand-new PIYO sessions a try. Plus, there are many other options available for all ages and skill levels. Registration for our 2019 summer classes opens 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2nd, available online only through the  Town's Recreation Portal. Complete details, including program descriptions and class times, is available on our Recreation page. For more information, or if you have any questions on our classes, please email us.
June is Pride Month
In support, recognition and celebration of all LGBTQ2S+ people in our communities, Mayor Dan Bobbett proclaimed June as Pride Month in the Town of Paradise. Established to commemorate the anniversary of the New York City Stonewall Uprising in June 1969, which sparked the social movement for human rights of gay and lesbian people, Pride Month is a movement to protest discrimination and violence; to promote dignity, equal rights and self-affirmation; and a way of increasing awareness of the issues faced by the LGBTQ2S+ community. As part of Pride Month, all Town picnic tables will be painted in the Pride colours to show support and raise awareness.
Discovery Day Closure

Paradise Town Hall will be closed on Monday, June 24, for the Discovery Day Holiday. The Paradise Double Ice Complex and the Rotary Paradise Youth and Community Centre will operate on a normal schedule. There is no change to the garbage and recycling collection.
Happy Summer
Congratulations to all teachers and students on a successful 2018/19 school year! With the school year almost over, now it's time to enjoy summer. Because our children will be out playing in parks and playgrounds, we ask drivers to use extra caution and reduce speeds in order to keep summertime safe. Have a great summer everyone!
Construction Update
Get regular updates and information about ongoing Town road work and construction projects on our website. This page is regularly updated with the current status of various projects, potential traffic impacts, detour routes, and other relevant information. The Town also issues updates on our social media. Follow along and stay up-to-date on our busy construction season. 
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Town of Paradise
28 McNamara Drive 
Paradise  NL    A1L 0A6
t: (709) 782-1400
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