Daylight savings time is now in effect which means Spring is around the corner! To say it's been a busy time would be an understatement! This is not limited to any one department in particular.
Administration and Finance are gearing up for our new financial software implementation and also year end procedures including audit. To all those involved, your support and commitment to embracing this change is appreciated.
The Recreation and Facilities Department has been busy with the Winter season. Things will be slowing down at the arena with the ice coming out in April. However, Spring is a whole new ball game (or soccer, tennis, ball hockey, frisbee golf, beach volleyball etc.); the department will be transitioning into Spring mode, opening our parks, and maintaining our facilities as rentals ramp up and the grass starts growing.
A big shout out to our Public Works Department on keeping our roadways and sidewalks safe this Winter! Fingers crossed that it is over soon! The PW Department will also be transitioning to Spring/Summer operations. Thank you to the Winter seasonals that so well complemented our fulltime staff for this season. Winter started out slow, but is going out like a lion!
To the Infrastructure Department: "Hang in there!" Parkhill Main Street Reconstruction is getting there! Everyone knows this is short term pain for long term gain!
Our front line office staff continue to keep the ship running smoothly, and we are so thankful for everything they do! Spring means, more calls for facility rentals, building permits, along with the usual business. The lobby has been rather quiet this week with Service Ontario closed for March Break, but this is a reminder to all staff of the importance of taking care of ourselves, enjoying our vacation time with our family and friends.
As some of you may have noticed, our Fire Chief has been in the office more regularly. Chief Vandenheuvel is now working fulltime for NM. Further, it's a very exciting time for the Fire department as well as the North Middlesex Community as we see the advancement in the construction of the firehall/EMS facility! This time next year, Parkhill Main Street will look very different.
Last but not least, thank you to the Senior Management Team for your contributions to the organization, and personally to myself as the Interim CAO, all your efforts are to be commended!
Thank you, thank you, thank you to EVERYONE!
Estelle Chayer
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