For those of us in our shorts and t-shirts walking around the town these past few days, we are in for a shock.  Recent weather reports show that we are due for a return of old man winter this coming Friday with approximately 10 cms of snow.

Over the holidays there was a lot of confusion as to snow plowing on the streets in our ward.  While I was on vacation in Newfoundland for Christmas, I answered a number of emails from people concerned as to when their streets would be plowed.  I think it would be good to review the snow removal policies in advance of this potential storm.  Now, watch there be NO snow on Friday and I look silly.  But at least we will have the information available right?

Click on the map to enlarge it.  This is from the Town of Milton’s site and Ive just put up ward 6.  If you are outside ward 6 click here for the main map.  The streets in our area are classified for different priorities.

The primary or arterial roads (for example in our ward Thompson Road, Fourth Line, Derry Road, Britannia Road) are considered first priority and the plows are sent out based on accumulation.  For instance if we receive under 5 cms of snow or the conditions are icy, the response time will be within 2-3 hours.  If there is 5 to 30 cm of accumulation, the response time will be 2 to 4 hours.

A majority of the roads in our ward will be secondary / collector roads or urban / residential roads (Yellow and Blue on the map)

The response time for 5cms and below of accumulation is 4 to 5 hours and above 5cms is 4 to 10 hours for the secondary collector roads and 8 to 16 hours for many of the residential roads in ward 6.  If you live in a cul-de-sacs it will be a bit longer once the accumulation reaches over 5cms. 

The main priority of the snow plows is to keep the main streets and collector roads as bare as possible.  Its also very important for those residents who have sidewalks to keep them clear as quickly as possible during the snow fall and afterwards.

Here are some links for detailed information on our snow policy.  Just as a reminder to allow for the plow.  Try to keep your cars off the road as to allow for the snow plow to come by without creating issues with snow piles or potentially damaging any vehicles.

Town of Milton Snow Page

Road Plowing Response Times

Now the snow might not come as its being predicted by all of our very nice weather people but in case it does here’s your handy page for information.

Now Im going to get my snow pants ready for Friday!

I’ll see you at the doors.

From Milton Search.com

On the first Saturday morning of November here in Milton, a downtown jewellery store was robbed in broad daylight.

Halton Regional Police are reporting that Halton Hills Fine Jewellery was robbed Saturday morning shortly after the store opened for business at 10:00 am.

Police described the suspect as a black male with no additional details at this time. It’s believed that no weapon was involved in the robbery and the suspect fled on foot westbound along Main St.

Police and a canine unit were spotted in Downtown Milton by witnesses who spoke to MiltonSearch.com.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to call Halton Regional Police at (905) 878-5511 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

The next meeting of Milton Town Council is on Monday August 15th starting at 7pm at Milton Town Hall.

The governing body of the Town of Milton is Town Council, consisting of the Mayor and 10 Councillors who represent Milton’s eight wards.  Milton residents elect members of Council for a four-year term of office.  You can find a link to watch the Town Council meetings here.  The meetings are also broadcast on TV Cogeco (Channel 14).

Town Council deals with:

• Matters requiring policy direction
• By-laws or by-law amendments
• Responses or actions to pertinent issues

Council also makes decisions on the recommendations of Milton’s two Standing Committees of Council:

• Administration & Planning Committee
• Community Services Committee

The link to the agenda can be found here.  Some of the highlites of tonights meeting include:

• Tender Award to begin construction on Main Street from Ontario Street to Wilson Dr
• Update on the Main St. Streetscape Design Proposal
• Staff report on the closure of Main Street West from Tremaine to Scott Blvd for watermain installations
• Cedar Hedge Rd – 15 Hr Parking

Hope to see you there at the meeting and if you cant make it click here for the live link to watch. 

It’s ON!

The second annual Milton Ribfest starts today (Thursday) and goes all weekend long.  Music, beer, entertainment, vendors and of course the most important ingredient to any successful ribfest celebration…RIBS!

From the Milton Ribfest Website

Thursday 4PM–10PM:  Come out and enjoy some tasty ribs, beat the crowds and enjoy the opening night with some great local bands taking to the stage. – Midway, Thursday will be Loonie day where all rides are $1.00

Friday Noon – 4PM is set aside for Senior’s Day, but all are welcome, enjoy the soft sounds of Urban Legend with a cold beer and some tasty ribs! But don’t leave just yet, the action gets going in the early evening as we transform the beer garden into a big Country party. The show will be in full swing with all the vendors open, new and improved midway action and lots of food vendors….

The event runs until 11PM.

We are also planning a Car Show on Friday night from 5-9  Classic cars and cars of special interest can join us while space is available.

This years Midway is Bigger and Better. Ride all day bracelet $20.00.

If you are looking for only riding a few rides, individual tickets can be purchased for $2.50 a ride, or $25.00 for 12 rides.

Saturday gates open at 11AM so come out and enjoy the day at the Milton Fairgrounds. The music gets underway at noon and will continue all day long with Rock and Blues music – be sure to enjoy some of the great food and ribs.

Make time to see Forever Diamond, a Neil Diamond tribute Saturday from 4:15 to 5:00 pm on the Main Stage.

Sunday August 14th:  Gates open at 11AM for Family Day. Come and enjoy tons of action and fun for the kids. Music will be on all day, come spend the day and enjoy the FUN!! Midway, all kids under 12 can ride all day for $15.00.

We are adding a second stage this year – more fun, more entertainment.

Come See Teen Club with Miss Hanna and Just Bieber at Noon – 1:00 pm

We also have Blue Radio, a Blue Rodeo tribute Sunday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm on the Main Stage

Full Entertainment Schedule

Event closes at 8 pm on Sunday.

Remember admission is free – donations accepted for the Milton District Hospital Foundation & The Learning Foundation or non-perishable food for the Salvation Army Food Drive.

Parking on Site only $5.00 per entry (no in and out privileges)

Jul 26, 2011

Temporary All-Way Stop Thompson Rd. & Louis St. Laurent

As a result of Halton Region opening up the intersection of Regional Road 25 and Louis St. Laurent Avenue, a temporary all-way stop is being installed at the intersection of Thompson Road South and Louis St. Laurent Avenue to help regulate traffic at this intersection.

The temporary all way stop will be removed once the traffic control signals are completed, which is anticipated to take place on or about August 25th.  If you have any questions, please call 905-878-7252 ext. 2506 or e-mail Heide Schlegl.

Thank you for your patience during this time.

NEWS RELEASE

July 26, 2011

Milton’s first indoor walking/jogging track opens at the Milton Sports Centre

 On Tuesday, August 2, 2011 the indoor walking/jogging track at the Milton Sports Centre will be open to the public, marking the completion of Phase 1 of a 3 phase project at the Milton Sports Centre.

The track, located above Rink C and accessible by the new elevator to the second floor, is approximately 200 meters in length and offers three lanes for different speeds.

“The new walking track will be a great way for Miltonians, along with family and friends, to stay out of the heat this summer and be more active,” said Milton Mayor Gord Krantz. “This expansion offers our residents even more recreational opportunities and we are very grateful to our partners at the federal and provincial levels of government who have provided funding for these amenities that our community will enjoy for years to come.”

From August 2 to September 4 the public will have free access to the walking/jogging track. Starting Tuesday, September 6, a yearly pass can be purchased for $5 per person.

Along with the addition of the walking/jogging track, Phase 1 of the Milton Sports Centre expansion included a renovated banquet room, Rinks C and D, which are currently being used for summer camps and will be ice ready on August 15 and September 24, respectively and an activity room for children and youth programming that is also available for rent to the public.

Phase 2, to be completed in early September, boasts a double gym, a multipurpose room called the Optimist Room, a studio and a new customer service desk.

The project will be completed in the fall when Phase 3, a leisure pool and eight lane pool, will open to the public.

Phases 1 and 2 of the Milton Sports Centre expansion were possible thanks to funding assistance from federal and provincial grants of approximately $13.4 million from the Building Canada Fund Infrastructure Stimulus Fund.

For more information, visit milton.ca or call 905-878-7252 ext. 2211.

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For further information, please contact:        

Jennifer Reynolds

Director, Community Services

905-878-7252, ext. 2180

Liliana Busnello

Communications Specialist

905-878-7252, ext. 2154 

This is an update about Louis St Laurent and Thompson Road as well as LSL and 25.

We just received an email from the head of engineering at the Town of Milton regarding these intersections. LSL and 25 will be opening soon. This project is being completed by the Region of Halton and it needs to be opened in order to avoid any claims from contractors for delay.

It was the town of Miltons intention to have the traffic lights installed at LSL and Thompson Road in enough time for the opening but due to theft of the poles and the resulting delay in getting them ready, other measures to control traffic at that intersection have to be taken.

With the opening of LSL and 25, there will be an increased amount of traffic moving east / west along LSL and the Town will be installing TEMPORARILY a 4 way stop for approximately 2-4 weeks.

We understand this will be a “pain in the butt” for some, but necessary due to the increased amount of traffic along this route and Thompson Road. They will be doing what they can to expidite the installation of the traffic lights at LSL and Thompson as quickly as possible.

Of course councillors in the area will be using their website to update the situation and if you have any other questions, email mike@mikecluett.ca

We have asked that signage goes up as soon as possible to let people know of the upcoming 4 way stop intersection and the fact its temporary. When it does happen, PLEASE travel carefully through this intersection.

In order to allow more time for public comments, the Town has postponed the approval of the proposed Development Charges By-law until the Council meeting of September 26, 2011.

The public consultation process has been extended to Tuesday July 19, 2011. Interested persons may express their comments in writing to: Sheryl Hill, Senior Manager, Finance; Town Hall, 150 Mary Street, Milton, ON, L9T 6Z5 prior to July 19. The Development Charges Background Study is available at this link for more information.

The next meeting of Milton Town Council is on Monday July 18th starting at 7pm at Milton Town Hall.

The governing body of the Town of Milton is Town Council, consisting of the Mayor and 10 Councillors who represent Milton’s eight wards.  Milton residents elect members of Council for a four-year term of office.  You can find a link to watch the Town Council meetings here.  The meetings are also broadcast on TV Cogeco (Channel 14).

Town Council deals with:

• Matters requiring policy direction
• By-laws or by-law amendments
• Responses or actions to pertinent issues

Council also makes decisions on the recommendations of Milton’s two Standing Committees of Council:

• Administration & Planning Committee
• Community Services Committee

The link to the agenda can be found here.  Some of the highlites of tonights meeting include:

• Implementation of All Way Stop Signs at Scott Blvd & Landsborough Avenue
• Public Meeting Re Durland Properties for location at Tremaine Rand “NEW” Main Street
• Staff Report on Status of Milton Education Village
• Staff Report on Future Use of Bruce Street Library locations

Hope to see you there at the meeting and if you cant make it click here for the live link to watch. 

This is just a reminder for those in the area to join George and Liz at the Hawthorne Cafe for their grand opening.

Yours truly and Mayor Gord Krantz will be there as well. (THERE’S a selling point for you!)

Date:  Saturday July 9th, 11am to 2pm
10220 Derry Rd. (Rabba Plaza) 905.864.7007

To celebrate we are offering buy 1 get 1 FREE on all of our speciality coffees and refreshing cold drinks.

Bring the family! There will be face painting and balloons.  Delicious free samples will be given throughout the day.

Hawthorne Cafe