Tay Township News & Notes
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Municipal Office Closed for Civic Holiday |
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The Municipal Office at 450 Park Street in Victoria Harbour will be closed on Monday, August 7 for the Civic Holiday and will re-open on Tuesday, August 8 at 8:30 a.m. For emergency service for Roads, Parks, Water & Wastewater, please call 705-526-5762.
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Municipal Office Closure August 17, 2023 |
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The Municipal Office will be closed on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. for the remainder of the day to hold a staff appreciation event. The office will re-open on Friday, August 18, at 8:30 a.m. |
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Setting off Fireworks this Civic Holiday |
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Reminder! On the Civic Holiday long weekend you can set off Fireworks on
- Friday August 4
- Saturday August 5
- Sunday August 6
between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
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The Road Improvement Program is part of the Township's Long-Term Plan, helping to ensure a timely, sustainable, and economically responsible approach to maintaining and replacing local roadways throughout the Township.
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Projects completed in 2022:
- Park St – Anderson St to Richard St
- Park St – Industrial Rd to Lions Court
- Lions Court
- Florence St
- St. Mary Crescent
- Lumber Rd
- Duckworth St
- Donahue St
- Victoria St
- Fowlie St
- Winfield Dr
- Sandhill Rd – 2.4km from Vasey Rd
- Hogg Valley Rd – Rumney Rd to Ron Jones Rd
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In 2023 Tay Township is working on:
- Sandhill Rd - Approx. 2300m
- Fesserton Side Rd - Township boundary to Sandhill Rd
- Forget Road - Old Penetanguishene Rd to Elliot Side Rd - Approx. 2400m
- Hogg Valley Rd - Reeves Rd to Gervais Rd - Approx. 2840m
- Albert St - Bay St to John Dillingno St
- 9th Ave - Watermain works
- Township Office - Fuel System
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Tay Township Fire Department Receives Superior Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation |
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Tay Township is pleased to announce that our Fire Department successfully conducted testing in order to achieve the Fire Underwriters Survey Rating accreditation for Superior Tanker Shuttle Service.
This accreditation expires on June 27, 2028 and is valid for the following fire stations:
Fire Station 1 – 4 Fallowfield Lane - Waubaushene
Fire Station 2 – 2201 Old Fort Road, Tay
Fire Station 4 – 714 Third Avenue, Port McNicoll
Fire Station 5 – 266 Park Street, Victoria Harbour
A copy of the Fire Department Superior Tanker Shuttle Service accreditation is available at tay.ca/fire.
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Tay Township proclaims July 24 to August 6, 2023 as Fierté Simcoe Pride |
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Mayor Walker proclaimed July 24 to August 6, 2023 as Fierte Simcoe Pride in Tay Township.
Tay Township celebrated with Fierté Simcoe Pride on Friday, July 28, 2023 and raised the Progress Intersex Pride Flag at the Township Office which will fly until Monday, August 7, 2023.
Fierté Simcoe Pride was formed on May 13, 2012, and its mission is “to create and offer inclusive events, services, and educational opportunities that rise above heterosexism, heteronormativity and homo/bi/transphobia, promoting safe communities within Simcoe County”.
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Beach Water Testing
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
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- Albert Street Beach
- Mackenzie Park Beach
- Magnus Beach
- Patterson Park Beach
- Waubaushene Beach
Between June and September (Labour Day weekend) the SMDHU collects water samples from public beaches within Simcoe and Muskoka. They test the water samples for levels of E. coli bacteria. When elevated levels of E. coli are present in the water samples, the beach may be posted with an advisory warning indicating it is unsafe for swimming, or the beach may be closed. Bacteria levels can increase in recreational beach water due to heavy rainfall, cloudy water, a large number of swimmers, a large number of birds, shallow water, wet sand, wind and high waves.
Bookmark this page and make sure to check the water quality before you head out for a swim!
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Tay Library Day at Wye Marsh is fast approaching!
Don't forget to plan a trip to the Wye Marsh on Monday August 28th, you will get in free when you show your Library Card. We have lots planned for the kids too, at our Summer Reading Club wrap up party!
All three Library Branches will be closed on Thursday, August 17th so staff can attend the Tay Township Staff Appreciation event.
There is still time to register for the Summer Reading Club - Stop by your branch to learn more about registering, the storytimes and activities we have planned all summer long!
Have you downloaded cloudLibrary yet?
If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter, click here and fill out the form.
There is so much more in branch, don't take our word for it, plan to visit your Library today!
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We are having so much fun with our Summer Reading Club storytimes and activities, we hope you are too! This is a picture from the storytime before Bubble Experiments in Victoria Harbour! |
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Seniors Advisory Committee Update |
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On July 18th the Seniors Advisory Committee hosted a Seniors Health & Wellness Picnic!
The event had over 100 attendees flow through the Tay Rink venue for this day filled with free lunch + gelato, 20 vendors, 4 fitness demos, 2 guest speakers, and live music!
Thank you to everyone who made this event such a success - Giants Tomb (band), vendors, fitness instructors, Victoria Harbour Lions Club, Dolcella Gelato, Tay Township operations crew, North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services' Terri and Tamara, Tay Township Seniors Advisory Committee/Tay Committee Staff, and all the donors and volunteers!
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Horticulture Committee Update |
Adopt-A-Garden Program
The program is a cooperative venture between Tay Township and its residents. This initiative is one way residents can enhance and preserve the gardens throughout the Township.
Participants maintain the garden from mid-April through to mid-October, providing tools and labour required for planting and maintenance of the adopted garden.
Learn more and find the application here! You will be helping beautify the Township and empower its citizens! Submit your completed application in-person at the Township office or by emailing banderson@tay.ca! |
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Cycle Simcoe has overseen the development and installation of 17 trail hubs across Simcoe County - including Tay Township! |
Each Trail Hub includes a bench, bike rack, and repair station, all of which are hand-painted by local artists with unique designs.
Check out the repair station on Veterans Lane in Victoria Harbour!
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Tay Township Business Owners - the EDCNS wants your input! |
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NT Power has made changes to its outage procedures for customers to report power outages.
To report an outage in Tay Township please call the toll-free number 1-888-735-4801.
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Upcoming Community Events |
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Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons Event |
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
Dates: September 30, 2023
Times: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Sainte-Marie among the Hurons (16164 Highway 12 East, Midland ON, L4R 4K8)
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A Message from Tay Township
Fire and Emergency Services
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Firefighter Recruitment
We are looking for Volunteer Firefighters to join the #TayTeam!
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Information Session 1:
September 6, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Tiny Township Station 2
817 County Rd 6 S, Wyevale
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Information Session 2:
September 16, 2023 at 9 a.m.
Midland Fire Department
550 Bayshore Drive, Midland
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Please pre-register for the information sessions by contacting our Fire Department at 705-534-7248 x262 or recruitment@tay.ca
Application Deadline: September 29, 2023 at 4:00pm
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© The Corporation of the Township of Tay
450 Park Street, PO Box 100
Victoria Harbour, ON L0K 2A0
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
Phone: 705-534-7248
Fax: 705-534-4493
www.tay.ca
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