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Organizational Review Completed for Town of Orangeville; Focus on Modernization Moving Forward
Posted on Monday, November 27, 2023 08:09 PM
The Town of Orangeville, in partnership with Blackline Consulting, has now completed an extensive organizational review to ensure the Town’s service delivery model is prepared to manage future growth.
John Naas, partner at Blackline Consulting, shared the review’s findings with Orangeville Council on November 27.
“Based on our analysis, it is evident that for the Town to efficiently manage growth, it should continue to focus on modernizing how it delivers services through process redesign and...
Town and Library partner with Orangeville Food Bank to bring easier access to healthy food downtown
Posted on Monday, November 27, 2023 04:31 PM
Variety of options continue to be available for just 25 cents at Mill Street Library
In June, the Orangeville Food Bank partnered with the Town of Orangeville and Orangeville Public Library to launch a community vending machine. The machine was housed in Town Hall temporarily until construction was completed at the Mill Street branch of the Orangeville Public Library.
The healthy food vending machine has now moved to its permanent home at the Mill Street Library, which re-opened on November 21....
Stitching love into action: Orange thREADs donates to Family Transition Place
Posted on Thursday, November 23, 2023 04:10 PM
Orange thREADs, the Orangeville Public Library’s stitchery group, made their annual donation of knitted, crocheted, and quilted items to Family Transition Place (FTP) on November 21. The group has made spreading warmth throughout the community – and beyond – a focal point each year.
The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month and is made up of members from around the community who are passionate about knitting, crocheting, or quilting. It’s an opportunity for fabric artists to come...
Orangeville Water Pollution Control Plant to undergo rehabilitation
Posted on Thursday, November 23, 2023 10:01 AM
The Town of Orangeville’s Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) is embarking on a rehabilitation project, ensuring the plant can continue to perform at maximum efficiency and reducing emissions.
“The rehabilitation project will explore opportunities for energy recovery from the wastewater treatment process,” said Tim Kocialek, General Manager, Infrastructure Services. “For example, the design of the roof replacement on the digester that uses anaerobic digestion to treat solids; the anaerobic...
Water Meter Replacement Project awarded; Town of Orangeville signs with Neptune Technology Group
Posted on Thursday, November 16, 2023 02:35 PM
The Town of Orangeville’s water meter replacement project is moving forward after signing an on-budget contract with Neptune Technology Group on November 10. Replacement of the Town’s nearly 10,000 aged water meters should be completed by fall of 2025.
“The majority of the existing water meters have outlived their life expectancy,” explained Derek Currie, Manager, Capital Works. “As water meters get older, their ability to accurately monitor water usage can decrease. Replacing the water meters...
Orangeville Library excited to welcome community back to Mill Street location
Posted on Monday, November 13, 2023 07:44 PM
After an extensive renovation, the Orangeville Public Library and the Town of Orangeville are thrilled to welcome the community back to the Mill Street Library, beginning on November 21.
“The past 13 months have been quite a journey, and while it's been a longer road than any of us anticipated, we are finally nearing the finish line,” said Darla Fraser, Chief Executive Officer, Orangeville Library.
The Mill Street Library renovations targeted enhanced accessibility, including a new elevator that...
Redevelopment project progresses at Avalon Care Centre
Posted on Friday, November 10, 2023 11:30 AM
On August 28, the Ontario government announced a full redevelopment of the Avalon Care Centre, Orangeville’s 40-year-old long term care facility.
The project will bring 23 new and 137 upgraded beds to the community, as well as air conditioning throughout the building, larger common areas for residents, and home-like living spaces. The site will also provide diagnostic services and connections for home care.
“This innovative, expanded facility will reduce local wait times for long term care,...
Sustainability, winter parking, and snow plow name winner to be covered at Mayor Post’s Town Hall
Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2023 11:20 AM
After two successful quarterly Town Hall events, hosted by Mayor Lisa Post, the next quarterly Town Hall meeting will be held later this month on Wednesday, November 29. Returning to the Tony Rose Arena, residents will have the opportunity once again to hear from the Mayor, staff, and members of council regarding some key issues in the Town of Orangeville.
“We’re excited to bring more opportunities for dialogue and conversation directly to our residents, including the announcement of the winner...
Experience spooktacular fun at the Orangeville Public Library
Posted on Friday, October 20, 2023 03:59 PM
It’s almost Halloween and the Orangeville Public Library is the place to go for some spooktacular fun. Libraries are for life, and another exciting event has been planned for all ages.
On Thursday, October 26, join Ariel Delurey at 7 p.m. at the Alder Library for a spooktacular evening, diving into the mysterious and hidden world of paranormal investigations. Learn about investigation tools, different types of ghostly sightings and apparitions, how to feel spirit energy, and of course, some...
10 finalists announced in Town of Orangeville’s Snow Plow Naming Contest
Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2023 11:55 AM
After nearly 200 submissions, the Town of Orangeville’s 2023 Snow Plow Naming Contest is ready to announce the top ten finalists. Residents can vote on their favourite name from the list of finalists until October 31. The name with the most votes will be announced in November and placed on Orangeville’s newest snow plow.
The top 10 finalists are:
• Darth Blader
• Snow Diggity
• Snow Way Out
• Betty White-Out
• S’no More
• Ctrl+Salt+Del
• Snowbe Gone Kenobi
• Catch My Drift
• Blizzard Wizard
• Fast &...
Reducing Fire and Carbon Monoxide Deaths through Safe Community Project Zero
Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 11:33 AM
Today, Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas), the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and Orangeville Fire Services announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
Orangeville Fire received 258 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero–a public education campaign that will provide more than 10,000 alarms to residents in 50 municipalities across Ontario.
This year, Enbridge...
Local artists transform utility boxes into works of art
Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 09:16 AM
Four new colourful art pieces have transformed functional utility boxes into works of art as part of the Town of Orangeville’s Utility Box Art Display Program. The program, which launched in 2016, recognizes local artists, celebrates the Town’s culture and history, and promotes Orangeville as an arts and culture hub for the region.
“Public art enhances our community by creating a vibrant, inclusive, and interesting urban environment that celebrates local artists,” said Councillor Joe Andrews,...