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Welcome to the Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey.
In the heart of the Kawartha Lakes.
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Mayor's Update: February 13, 2012
I sincerely hope you are all enjoying this fine winter weather. Our Township Family Day weekend winter celebration known as Heritage Day will take place on February 18. The Heritage Day celebration is getting bigger and better every year. Please make an attempt to attend if you can. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Township Council has been very busy. We have a very good council and we are working well together. There are many exciting projects on the go. We are having our Official Plan updated in order to allow the township to move forward with a Community Improvement Plan for the Buckhorn area. This will allow the Township to move forward with marketing our only hamlet in a fashion that will improve our ability to attract more business which in turn will benefit all of our ratepayers through an expanded property tax base. Along these same lines, we are branding the Buckhorn area as being a recognized tourist destination. This branding will bring our economic development efforts in line with the efforts of the Buckhorn District Tourist Association. As you might imagine, there have been lengthy discussions regarding this project but the decision to proceed was unanimous among Council members. At the same time, the township logo will change and consistent signage will be placed throughout the township. No more old, rusty signs.
Other issues of interest include the Property Standards Bylaw that we currently have in place. I invite your comments regarding this bylaw. Also of note, Parks Canada is working with community partners to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the Buckhorn, Burleigh Falls, and Lovesick Locks of the Trent Canal System. This will be a community event taking place on September 8th. Other events to look forward to include East Meets West, that is coming back in the fall, and Passport to Local Dining that will return later this year. Of course the Buckhorn Farmers and Craft Market will be up and running in late spring.
We are in the beginning of budget discussions at both the township and the county levels of government. I am very pleased to report that the township is in a very healthy position financially. We have significant reserves and no debt. We plan to keep it that way.
Other township business includes upgrades to Galway Hall that are continuing. I know you are going to be happy with the results. The list of road projects is currently being prioritized and the reduction of the Galway Hill by the Community Centre is definitely on that list.
At the county level of government, the issue of road reconstruction is an ongoing item and waste management is also currently a hot topic. The Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey has been identified as the township with the highest volume of waste in Peterborough County. This issue must be addressed given that the landfill site in Peterborough, where our trash is trucked to, is nearing the end of its life. The approval process for the development of a new waste disposal site is very lengthy and very costly. We encourage all citizens to reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as possible. Garbage reduction methods are being examined so let's all be proactive and control our waste.
I have heard loud and clear about the need for septic re-inspection and we are looking at forming a committee of like-minded municipalities to determine the best way to proceed. There is a recognized need for this program but there are several methods of putting the program into practice. We need to find the right method at the right price.
High speed internet is almost available throughout the entire municipality. For those areas that do not have access already, it will soon be available. If you are considering operating a small business from your home (e.g some citizens choose to work in Toronto 2 days per week and then work from home the remainder of the time) our township is here to support you. Our municipal bylaws are very supportive of this type of endeavour and we encourage you to evaluate the lifestyle available to you in the Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey. Medical Centres, schools, daycare, sports facilities, and community centres offer newcomers a very strong support network. You can Live, Work, and Play in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey.
See you at the Heritage Day Celebration!
Mayor Clarkson
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Some Community Events:
Heritage Day at the Buckhorn Community Centre on February 18, 2012 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
Cavendish Family Day at the Cavendish Community Centre on February 20, 2012 (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Passport to Local Dining at various local restaurants throughout the township (May to July 2012).
East Meets West at the Buckhorn Community Centre on October 20, 2012.
The Buckhorn Farmers and Craft Market
The Buckhorn Farmers and Craft Market runs every Tuesday, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (May to September) at the Buckhorn Community Centre Parking Lot and Building.
No More Parking Problems!
Come See our New Vendors and Meet Your Old Friends
Interested Vendors/Artisans please contact Mayor Janet Clarkson at 705-657-3315 if you are interested in having a space.
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