Town of Newmarket

Newmarket's e-newsletter is now online! In this edition of Newmarket Now, check out the Choose Local Contest for a chance to win a signed Connor McDavid jersey, 2021 Budget Survey Gift Card Giveaway, Financial Relief Program extension and more. See other important Town news

The Town Page for November 19 is now online. See important info on upcoming Newmarket Council meetings, participate in our Urban Design Guidelines Public Information Centre, share your feedback on the 2021 Budget, and more Town news

Starting this December, the 2020 Stormwater Charge will be collected on your Newmarket Hydro Bill. This charge is not new and was previously collected with property taxes. Moving this charge onto the hydro bill comes from your feedback to streamline the collection process and will keep all water-related charges on one bill. Learn more about the Stormwater Charge and how it may affect you

Calling Newmarket businesses: We're here to help connect your business with customers this holiday season! Join our Choose Local Directory to make it easier for the community to support you. Through our online directory, all types of businesses will be searchable by gift category, sector, COVID-19 safety measures and more. To participate, claim your listing now and read more about the Choose Local campaign

Your tax dollars, your voice matters. Take our survey on the 2021 Budget by December 3 and you could win a $100 gift card from a Newmarket restaurant! Learn how the budget aims to balance the impacts of COVID-19 and planning for a successful future: newmarket.ca/2021budget

Newmarket Council is meeting today, November 23 at 1 p.m. As the Municipal Offices are closed to the public, the meeting will be streamed online. This meeting will also be recorded and posted online after. See agenda & watch live: newmarket.ca/meetings

Today at 11 a.m., let's show our appreciation and respect for all those who served in the Canadian Armed Forces. Tune in live to the virtual ceremonies hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion and the #Newmarket Veterans’ Association. Details: newmarket.ca/weremember #LestWeForget

#NewmarketCouncil will meet on Monday, November 23 at 1 p.m. As the Municipal Offices are closed to the public, the meeting will be streamed live online. This meeting will also be recorded and posted online after. Learn more: newmarket.ca/meetings

Reminder: This week coming week (November 23-27) is the last week for yard waste pick-up at the curb. If you have yard waste items to dispose of after this week, please take them to a York Region Waste depot (fees may apply): york.ca/wastedepot

Newmarket is growing and we’re working on a set of Urban Design Guidelines to help guide development in Town. Get involved by watching a pre-recorded presentation about the process and purpose of these guidelines, the different typologies we are focusing on, and more! Give us your feedback through an online survey at heynewmarket.ca/urban-design-guidelines

Newmarket is snow ready! Did you know that the Town maintains 638 lane km of roads and have 12 snow plows? Learn more about our snow clearing operations at newmarket.ca/snowremoval

Local businesses are the heart of the holiday season. In partnership with Newmarket Chamber of Commerce, we're excited to launch a new 'Choose Local' campaign to rally the community to support local now more than ever. Our Choose Local Directory is now live! The online business directory is designed to make choosing local easier this holiday season. Wait, there's more. Along with the directory, we're encouraging the community to share photos of how you are choosing local fo...r a chance to win one of three $500 Newmarket shopping sprees, an autographed Connor McDavid jersey and more through our #ChooseNewmarket contest! Check out the directory and contest details

Your tax dollars, your voice matters. Share your feedback on the 2021 Budget and you could win a $100 gift card from a Newmarket restaurant of your choice! Read more about how the budget aims to strike a balance between the economic impacts of COVID-19 and planning for a successful future: https://bit.ly/3kDkYlK

This Wednesday, share your feedback on the trail enhancement project in the North West Quadrant (NWQ) forest. The purpose of this project includes the installation of accessible asphalt pathways and bridges to connect subdivisions Woodland Hills Phases 6 and 7 to the existing Dave Kerwin Trail. Join us online via Zoom on November 25 at 7 p.m. RSVP to let us know you'll be there!

OPEN: The Magna Fitness Centre is now open with strict health and safety measures in place. Remember to wear a mask or face covering when inside the facility, practice physical distancing, wash hands frequently and most importantly, stay home if you’re experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. Book your workout in advance now at play.newmarket.ca.

It may be warmer than usual, but winter is coming. Winter parking restrictions are now in effect until April 15, 2021. Read more about the Town's parking regulations: https://bit.ly/34T8dh0

If you still have any season décor left over such as pumpkins, straw and corn stalks, they go in the yard waste. Make sure you're following our #NewmarketWaste program requirements! Learn more: https://bit.ly/2HHVXqn

Good news! The Magna Fitness Centre will reopen on Monday, November 9 with strict health and safety measures in place. Group fitness classes remain on hold until further notice. Read more about the Town's response to the Province's new tiered reopening plan and the status of other amenities at newmarket.ca/covid19.

Residents and community members are invited to attend the virtual Remembrance Day ceremony hosted by the Newmarket Legion on Sunday, November 8 at 1 p.m. Please head over to their Facebook Page for details coming soon.

LIVE NOW: Join us for the 2021 Budget Engagement Session now! Learn more about your tax dollars and get your questions answered by Mayor John Taylor, Newmarket’s Treasurer Mike Mayes, and Senior Town Staff after the presentation. Feel free to leave your questions and feedback in the comments!

Newmarket's e-newsletter is now online! In this edition of Newmarket Now, check out the Facebook Live details for tonight's 2021 Budget Engagement Session, the top 2 need-to-knows from Newmarket Council, winter parking restriction reminders, and more. See other important Town news

TONIGHT: Tune in live at 7 p.m. to learn about the 2021 Budget. After the presentation, join the Q&A with Mayor John Taylor, Newmarket’s Treasurer Mike Mayes and Senior Town staff. RSVP to get a notification when the event goes live!