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Lake Drive Improvements Phase 1
The first phase of the Lake Drive Improvements project will transform how we safely enjoy this popular stretch of road. This summer, residents and visitors will notice changes as the Town implements a new seasonal multi-use pathway (MUP) on Lake Drive East from Civic Centre Road to South Drive. Vehicles will travel one-way eastbound along this same length of Lake Drive East. Construction begins in May with the improvements in place for use prior to June 27. Learn more at georgina.ca/LakeDrive.
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Tackling a summer project?
The Building Division is here to help with your summer project. Thinking of building, renovating or making changes to your property? The Town of Georgina has answers to your summer project questions. Visit georgina.ca/Building to learn more about building permits, inspections, zoning, land use regulations and more. To learn more, visit georgina.ca/building.
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New Cultural Festival – call for vendors
Be part of the Town's first-ever Cultural Festival at the ROC on Saturday, Sept. 20. The Town is seeking local cultural groups, performers, artists, food vendors and community organizations to help bring this exciting new event to life. To learn more or apply, visit georgina.ca/CulturalFestival. Financial support is available to eligible individuals and groups.
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2025 Public Works Week
May 18 to 24, 2025, is National Public Works Week. From maintaining roads and parks to providing clean water and wastewater services, our dedicated professionals work diligently behind the scenes to keep Georgina running smoothly and safely. Be sure to check the Town's social media channels for fun facts and stories about our team and their efforts to make Georgina a wonderful place to live, work, and play. For more information, visit georgina.ca/PublicWorksWeek.
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Bag Tag Exemption Week
Take advantage of Bag Tag Exemption Week from May 20 to 23. Georgina residents can put out up to five untagged bags, items or containers for collection. Large non-recyclable household items are included in the program. Items that cannot be collected include refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and hot water tanks. Please note that your collection day will move one day later due to Victoria Day. For more information call 905-476-4301, see your Waste and Recycling calendar, download the Recycle Coach app or visit georgina.ca/WasteandRecycling.
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National AccessAbility Week
May 25 to 31, is National AccessAbility Week. It is dedicated to disability inclusion and accessibility in Canada. Throughout the week, our social media channels will highlight various inclusion and accessibility efforts throughout the Town. To learn more, visit georgina.ca/Inclusion.
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May long weekend reminders
A reminder to residents that the Civic Centre will be closed on Monday, May 19 for the Victoria Day holiday. Waste and recycling collection including Bag Take Exemption week will move one day later for that week. Check your waste calendar, download the free Recycle Coach app or visit georgina.ca/WasteandRecycling for more.
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Street sweeping
Street sweeping has started and occurs on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents are asked to avoid parking on Town streets during this time to allow sweepers to clean the roadway. To learn more, visit georgina.ca/StreetSweeping.
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Online parking pass
Residents and property owners can apply to get their resident parking pass instantly using the Town’s online portal at parking.georgina.ca. Residents can get up to four passes per household. If you are presented with the message "The street address you entered is not recognized within this system," after logging into your account, delete and re-type your address and select your street name from the drop-down list. Parking passes must be displayed on the dashboard while parked in areas where required by signage. To learn more, visit georgina.ca/ParkingPass.
Note: paid parking at waterfront parks is in effect as of May 17, if you do not have a resident pass.
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Emergency Preparedness Week
May 4 to 10 is Emergency Preparedness Week. Safety starts with being prepared and having a plan. Everyone has a part to play in preparing for emergencies. Emergency Preparedness Week is a national event that educates communities throughout the province about actions people can take to prepare for emergencies. The 2025 theme, "Plan for every season," highlights Ontario's seasonal challenges. This aligns with the national theme "Be Prepared. Know Your Risks." For details, visit georgina.ca/fire.
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Home Fire Sprinkler Week
May 11 to 17 is Home Fire Sprinkler Week. Let's raise awareness about the life-saving benefits of home fire sprinklers, which significantly reduce the threat of home fires, prevent injuries and save lives. Every new home built presents an opportunity for community risk reduction. Take some time this week to learn more about home fire sprinklers. For more information, visit georgina.ca/fire.
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Burn permits
Are you planning to burn brush or tree limbs? Know before you burn – a burn permit may be required. Check the Town’s open-air burning bylaw for requirements. Residents are reminded to have a valid 2025 burn permit when burning brush or tree branches. Recreational fires to roast marshmallows and hot dogs do not require a permit. Keep in mind these fires must be no larger than 2’ x 2’ and be at least 23’ away from anything that can burn and property lines. To learn more and apply for a permit, visit georgina.ca/BurnPermit.
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Farm 911
In the event of a farm accident, every second counts. However, it can be challenging for first responders to locate people needing assistance without clear address markers. The Farm 911 Emily Project encourages rural property owners to place their civic address at the entrance of their property to improve emergency response times. The project's Access Point initiative assigns yellow 911 property numbers to farms that do not have a designated green number. To learn more or apply, visit georgina.ca/Farm911.
| | Council meetings are a hybrid model, providing staff, Council members and the public the option of participating either in person or virtually. | | | | Upcoming Council Meetings | |
Note: The May 14, 2025, Public Planning meeting has been cancelled.
| Anyone interested in speaking during the public portion of the meeting may attend in person or virtually. To participate virtually, pre-registration is required. A Request to Speak form must be submitted to the Clerks Division by noon the day before the meeting. To view the Council meeting calendar or learn more, visit georgina.ca/CouncilMeetings. | | Are you a talented professional looking to make a career move? Georgina is a progressive, growing, and vibrant municipality. Take a look at what we have to offer. We look forward to having you join us and be part of Georgina’s talented and growing team. To learn more or apply, visit georgina.ca/careers. | | |
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