Tay Township News & Notes
March 2023
We're Hiring!
Municipal Law Enforcement Student
The Municipal Law Enforcement Student is an integral member of #TeamTay!

We are seeking a driven individual to join us for the summer term beginning in May 2023 and ending on September 4, 2023.

Tay Township proudly offers students a hands-on learning environment based on variety, development and mentorship.

Join #TeamTay today!📍Posting closes April 4, 2023 @ 4:00 p.m.
Apply TODAY at tay.ca/jobs
Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Victoria Harbour Library

Appointments & Walk-ins Welcome. More details available by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900.
Spring Road Maintenance
Our roads crew are once again keeping busy this time of year, street sweeping and filling potholes, helping keep our roads as safe as possible this time of year.
 
Street Sweeping
Street Sweeping is a multistep process. Township roads crew perform a first pass on municipal roads to collect accumulated sand and debris. A second pass is then completed by a contractor to remove any leftover sand and fine materials. This second pass may not immediately follow the first pass.

This year, Spring Street Sweeping will start in Waubaushene, with Victoria Harbour to follow, and will finish in Port McNicoll. Please note that rotation changes every year. Street sweeping will take place from April 3 to June 2, 2023 (weather permitting).
 
For more information on Spring Road Maintenance visit tay.ca/construction
Watermain Flushing 2023
Municipal water users are advised that the flushing or swabbing of drinking
watermains will take place this Spring as follows:

Flushing Schedule: Monday to Friday only between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

  • Victoria Harbour – beginning April 17 for approx. 3 weeks
  • Port McNicoll/Midland Bay Woods – beginning May 8 for approx. 3 weeks
  • Waubaushene – beginning the week of May 29 for approx. 2 weeks
  • Rope Subdivision area – beginning June 12 for approx. 5 days

As a result of this work, you may experience a change in pressure and/or some discolouration, sediment in the water, or perhaps even no water for short periods of time. Should you experience discoloured water, following a flushing event, run your cold water for 10-15 minutes to clear the service line. If the water does not clear after this time, turn off the tap and wait 30 minutes and repeat the process.

Water use during the scheduled flushing periods should be kept to a minimum to avoid discolouration from entering your home or business. During these times, it is advisable to check the water prior to doing laundry.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Ontario Clean Water Agency at 1-866-775-7712.
Pitch-in Bags Available!
Did you Know? The Township’s Parks & Recreation Department supplies pitch-in bags and picks up full bags of garbage from community groups that want to organize clean up events! Contact us at 705-534-7248 x235 for more information. #SpringCleanUp #EarthMonth
Register for Spring
Active Living Classes!
Get active this spring Tay Township! Registration is now open for all Spring Active Living Classes! Some of the programs being offered this year include Yoga, Tai Chi and Zumba and Urban Pole Walking.

You can also enroll for programs in person at the Municipal Office at 450 Park Street, Victoria Harbour during regular business hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To review the full list of programs and activities please view them atay.ca/register.
Summer Camp & TOTS Soccer
A reminder that registration for Summer Camp & TOTS Summer Soccer will be available online Monday, May 1st, 2023 at 8:30 am at tay.ca/register.

Review full program details and check out a preview of this years themed Camp weeks - available at this link.

For more information please reach out to our Parks and Recreation Team at recreation@tay.ca
Drop in and learn the sport of Disc Golf!
Head on over to the Oakwood Community Centre every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to try and learn the sport of Disc Golf!

This activity is FREE! Join in on the fun, with volunteer instructors leading the way!

Space is limited so please register with Megan at Gmtbpb4@gmail.com.
Horticulture Committee Update

Did you know that the Horticulture Committee puts out a Newsletter?


For more details and information about the Horticulture committee please visit them at tay.ca/horticulture.

The purpose of the Tay Township Horticulture Committee is to foster civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community participation in horticulture.
The Library is getting ready to welcome spring! Full details are available in our April Newsletter, but have you heard about our Seed Library? Get up to 10 types of seeds with over 80 varieties to choose from.

A reminder that all three branches will be closed Friday, April 7th, for Good Friday. 

We have a two-part Earth Day activity for ages 10 and up, and a Kids' Seed Starting program.

Have you thought about dropping in for one of our book clubs or playing a game of chess?

Save the Date! April 3rd, 2023
We are migrating from Libby/Overdrive to cloudLibrary for eBook and eAudiobook Content. Click here to view the FAQ about the change and info about the app. 
 
We will be hosting more COVID-19 and Flu Shot Vaccine Clinics, be sure to check in branch, on our Facebook and Instagram pages or visit smdhu.org/getvaccinated for upcoming dates and times.
 
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!
County of Simcoe Bursary Program
The County of Simcoe is committed to working with member municipalities to support the pursuit of higher education.

Through the County’s long-standing Education Bursary Program, twenty-one $3,000 bursaries are available to County of Simcoe students attending a post- secondary institution in Canada.

One bursary is guaranteed for a resident of each of the County of Simcoe’s sixteen member municipalities. Applicants must submit their online application by July 28, 2023. For more information about the program, visit simcoe.ca/studentbursary.
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