Carleton Place Town Hall
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Part 3 - Council and Committee of the Whole - February 23, 2021

Part 2 - Council and Committee of the Whole - February 23, 2021

Council and Committee of the Whole - Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021

Virtual Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings - The Town of Carleton Place Council will hold its Council and Committee of the Whole meetings via Zoom tonight, February 23rd starting at 6:00 p.m. at which time Wes Parsons will read his Oath of Office and Council will formally appoint him as a member of the Carleton Place Town Council. A closed session (not open to the public) will follow immediately after. The regular open portion of the Council agenda will commence at 7:00 p.m. with the Committee of the Whole meeting to follow. The agenda and associated documents are available on the Town’s website. Members of the public can view the meeting online via Zoom or a live stream to the Town Hall Facebook page.

Great news. Due to demand, the Carleton Place Recreation & Culture Department has added an additional family swim this Saturday from 3:15pm - 4:45pm!

A fun Halloween give-away!

- After a review of the Highway Traffic Act, and a discussion with Sergeant Croth of the OPP, the Director of Public Works has determined that . All other vehicular traffic (ex, ATVs, snowmobiles and cyclists) will have to yield to motorists. The new pedestrian crossings have been installed at the following locations along the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail:... Coleman Street Lake Ave East Albert Street Franklin Street Rosamond Street We sincerely apologize for any confusion our previous communications may have caused. Previous posts have been removed to avoid further confusion.

An updated Press Release from Legion Branch 192 regarding this year's Remembrance Day Ceremony.

: & To wrap up the week, Canadians from coast to coast will engage with the theme swap and repair - two very simple yet important pillars to the circular economy. Many events planned during the weekend of Waste Reduction Week are swaps or repair cafés that are becoming increasingly popular. Swap & Repair Sunday shows Canadians how simple it can be to extend the life of everyday products, and encourages them to take part in events in their community, school, or workplace to find new life for their unwanted or damaged products and textiles. More Info: https://wrwcanada.com/en/2020-theme-days/sunday-swap-repair

: Access over ownership and the sharing economy are important pillars that contribute to a circular economy. By shifting to access over ownership, the responsibility falls to manufacturers to make longer lasting and more efficient products that are designed with repair and reuse as primary considerations. Millions of Canadians engage in the sharing economy everyday - through ride sharing apps, libraries, rental services, online music/ video streaming a...nd more - often not realizing their contribution to the circular economy. New for 2020, Sharing Economy Saturday will educate Canadians on access over ownership and how this concept reduces consumption and waste. Partnering with us on Sharing Economy Saturday is an excellent opportunity to engage Canadians on access over ownership and celebrate organizations offering services that allow consumers to rent, borrow, and share products/services instead of owning. More Info: https://wrwcanada.com//2020-theme/saturday-sharing-economy

I have spoken with many residents over the past couple of weeks who are very concerned with the potential for COVID-19 to spread from Ottawa to our community through various means such as restaurant visits, sports and recreation facilities, etc. I want the community to know that I am listening, and I take your concerns very seriously. Premier Ford has strongly advised people from high-transmission areas not to travel to lo...w-transmission areas. Both Carleton Place Town Council and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit (LGLDHU) agree with this advice. People from high transmission areas could potentially bring COVID-19 with them - possibly without knowing it as one is infectious for up to two days before symptoms develop, says Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health for LGLDHU. Any place where people gather with close contact, less than 6 feet, is risky. While we recognize that some local businesses are accepting clients/customers from out of town, the Town of Carleton Place and/or Public Health do not have the jurisdiction to impose restrictions as to who can enter their place of business. The Health Unit continues to encourage all of our businesses to ensure all the required public health precautions are in place which will mitigate the risk, if all people adhere to them. With that being said, we would be remiss if we did not mention that many Carleton Place residents are still traveling into the city to work, shop, and visit with family and friends. Any unnecessary trip into Ottawa has the potential to bring the virus back to our community. As I have said before, we all have a role to play in ensuring the health and safety of our community. We must continue to be vigilant about proper hand washing, wearing masks when out in public, and respecting social distancing measures. I understand the anxiety with our community being so close to a current ‘hot spot’. Many local businesses continue to offer curbside pickup and take out options if you don’t feel comfortable venturing out at this time. I have personally spoken with many businesses who are more than happy to accommodate the needs of the community and who, frankly, could use the continued community support now more than ever. Please continue to be patient and kind with one another and with our local businesses who are struggling during this difficult time. Contact: Doug Black, Mayor of the Town of Carleton Place 613-257-6206 [email protected]

- - Downtown Carleton Place has invited community groups, sports teams, churches, dance troupes and families to join in on scarecrow fun this fall! The idea behind the Downtown Carleton Place Scarecrow Stroll is simple; to bring smiles to our citizens and visitors and to beautify our wonderful downtown during the fall season. Community groups, sport teams and families will be utilizing the lamp posts along Bridge Street. The installation of the community scarecrows will begin today, Friday, October 23rd from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. The Scarecrows will be on display from October 24th to October 31st. Full removal of the community scarecrows will take place on Sunday, November 1st.

80 HOUSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you getting excited?

Trick or Treating Posters The Ontario government has free posters available for printing which identify whether or not you are handing out treats to trick or treaters this year. https://www.ontario.ca//how-celebrate-halloween-during-cov

Take the Food Waste Pledge! Take the pledge and commit to making choices that will keep your food from becoming waste. You can take the pledge as an individual, school, business/organization, household, or community.... When you take the Food Waste Pledge, you'll commit to: Learn about food waste in Canada Take action to reduce your food waste by: Planning meals and making a grocery list Storing fruits and vegetables properly so they last longer Getting creative with leftovers Thinking about expiry dates Share your food waste reduction tips and encourage others to take the pledge on social media using the hashtag #WasteReductionWeek More Info: https://wrwcanada.com/en/2020-theme-days/food-waste-friday

Construction Update - The Town of Carleton Place would like to advise our residents of the following activities for the coming week, however, the schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, changes in the provision of materials and/or availability of staff. Bridge Street at Townline Road - Public Works is pleased to announce the work on the Bridge Street forcemain is complete and Bridge Street will be open to traffic starting October 23rd. Crews will return to t...he Bridge Street Pumping Station in the spring to complete upgrades to the actual Pumping Station. High Street and Patterson Crescent - Weather pending, landscaping crews will begin laying sod in areas that were disturbed during the construction process. Bell Street - Enbridge will be continuing with their gas main relocation activities on Bell Street between St. Paul Street and Edmund Street for the next two weeks. This work is being done in preparation for the 2021 construction season. Motorists should be aware that Bell Street will be available for local traffic only. The Town of Carleton Place would like to ask for everyone’s help in ensuring safe and efficient work zones. We would like to encourage residents to avoid the construction zones, however, should residents be travelling within the construction zones we urge you to proceed with caution and follow the directions provided by the Traffic Control persons and posted construction signage. We ask for everyone’s patience and cooperation during the construction season, however, should a member of the public have any concerns or questions of a general nature, please contact the Public Works Office at 613-257-2253.