Town of Erin E-newsletter

March 2022 - “Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

Candle-light dinner, anyone?

What: Earth Hour

When: March 26, 8:30 - 9:30pm

Every year, at 8:30 pm on the last Saturday of March, millions of people across the world show their support for our planet, raising awareness of nature loss and climate change - by turning off the lights for an hour.

But Earth Hour is more than just an hour for the planet - it's a movement for our future. Will you be joining in? Check out some options on how you can show support. Visit the website below.

Earth Hour

Being a good neighbour

Last month the Centre Wellington Fire & Rescue Department was involved in an accident that severely damaged their Fire Rescue truck.

Knowing that they were now short of a heavy rescue truck, and with two heavy rescues sitting idle at our Public Works yard awaiting disposal, Fire Chief Jim Sawkins contacted Chief Mulvey to offer him one of our vehicles while they were getting theirs repaired. Chief Mulvey accepted our offer and we were able to prepare our older fire truck for their use.

Our offer was received well and Erin Fire and Emergency Services received a special shout out on social media and the news media.

What a good news story amidst the overall general negative news cycle. A great example of being a good neighbour!

Municipal Elections 2022

The next municipal election will take place on Monday, October 24, 2022. Erin voters will elect the following:

Mayor
Town Councillors
County Councillor
School Board Trustee

Are you on the Voter's List?

To see if you are on the voters list, please go to voterlookup.ca. For more information on how to use voterlookup.ca please click here: https://www.youtube.com/c/voterlookupca

Beginning in August, you will also be able to contact the Clerk’s Office to see if you are on the voters list.

Town of Erin Election System:

The Town of Erin uses an at large system where voters can vote for all seats up for election, that is, when electing the five representatives, voters can vote for five candidates. Four Councillors with the highest number of votes will win the election, and the Mayoral candidate with the highest number of votes will win the election

How to vote:

Since 2006 the Town of Erin has conducted Vote By Mail Elections for Municipal Elections. A voter kit is mailed to each eligible elector on the voters list in the Town of Erin. Voters have the option to return the completed mail kits via mail, or they can be hand delivered to the Ballot Return Station which is located at the Town of Erin Municipal Offices 5684 Trafalgar road, Hillsburgh ON, N0B 1Z0.

Stay tuned, Municipal Elections 2022 webpage coming soon with all the information you need.

Riverwalk Trail Phase 2

Phase 2 of the Erin Rotary Riverwalk Trail, which runs along Church Boulevard from Churchill Lane south behind the Marc’s Valu-Mart on Main Street, is moving forward as planned. This trail is aimed at providing our residents with another opportunity to enjoy nature at its best.

The use of trails has grown tremendously in popularity and there are potential economic benefits also to be had as they connect to larger networks and between communities and other attractions. Being in the heart of downtown Erin, the Riverwalk Trail has the potential to bring economic benefits to our community.

Winter/Spring transition safety

As we look forward to warmer months, winter is not quite over as yet. Residents are reminded to exercise caution as we experience frequent freeze-thaw cycles. Changing temperatures not only make road and water body conditions unpredictable and unstable, there is also a chance for flooding.

Be safe and remember the following tips:

Keep family and pets away from all bodies of water
Avoid all recreational activities in or around water, including skating in unsanctioned areas
Leave early and drive slowly
Don't forget to clear any catch basins around your home

For more information about winter safety in Erin please visit: Winter Control/Snow Plow | Town Of Erin

LDD moth and what you need to know

Spring is round the corner and it's time to take stock of the LDD (gypsy) moth. Here are some things you can do:

Year-Round: Consult with a professional

May to July: Hand Pick Caterpillars

Handpicking caterpillars is most effective on small newly planted trees, shrubs and plants infested with gypsy moth. If possible, gently shake the tree so caterpillars fall from the leaves. Thoroughly inspect the remaining foliage, branches, and trunk for caterpillars and using gloves, pick them off your tree. Fallen and collected caterpillars should be places and left to soak in soapy water to destroy them.

June to August: (Larger Caterpillar Stage): Burlap Banding

Once caterpillars grow to about an inch (2.5 cm) in length by mid-June, they will move down the trunk to seek shelter from predators and heat during the day. Reduce the number of larvae on the trees in your yard by trapping them.

July to August: (Female Moth Stage): Burlap Wrapping

To trap female moths, wrap burlap lower on the trunk of the tree to trap the female moth (which are unable to fly) before it crawls up the tree and lays eggs. This is the same method used for the larger caterpillar stage. Once captured, drown the moths in soapy water.

August to May: Egg Mass Removal

Survey your property for egg masses and scrape them off surfaces into soapy water to destroy them.

For more information and step-by-step instructions visit our website.

LDD Moth

International Women's Day 2022, March 8

Imagine a gender-equal world.

A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination.

A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

A world where difference is valued and celebrated.

Together we can forge women's equality.

Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.

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