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Council Highlights - September 27, 2021

Recommendation report for 41 William Street – Council received and approved an application to pass a By-law to amend zoning for 41 William Street, to permit an additional detached and semi-detached dwelling. Broadway Brick Replacement Project Update – Council received a report that recommended all 23 receptacles be replaced, that the number of water filling stations be reduced to one, and that the bike rack designs incorporate arts and culture. The Orangeville BIA will contribute $50,000 to the cost....

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Council Highlights - September 13, 2021

Sign variance application – Council received a sign variance application from the Orangeville BIA to permit the placement of 25 sidewalk decals on public property. The decals will read “Thanks for shopping local” and measure 25 inches in diameter. They will be placed in the following locations: between John Street & Third/Wellington (20); Little York Street (1); Second Street between Broadway & First Ave (1); First Street between Broadway & First Avenue (1); and Mill Street between Broadway...

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Council Highlights - August 9, 2021

Orangeville Kin Club road toll – Council passed a by-law authorizing the Kin Club of Orangeville to hold a road toll event at Fourth Avenue and Third Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 18, 2021. 

60-62 Broadway, OPZ-2019-06, INS-2021-047 – These two parcels are located on the southeast corner of Broadway and Wellington Street. On August 29, 2019, applications were submitted to amend the Town’s Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw to facilitate the development of a five-storey mixed-use building....

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Council Highlights - July 12, 2021

Humber Lands – Primacare Living Solutions – Council heard a presentation by Matthew Melchior of Primacare Living Solutions with respect to a campus of care senior residences that would provide a continuum of care. A potential location for such a facility could be on the Humber Lands. Mr. Melchior requested to purchase the Humber Lands from the Town of Orangeville. Council referred the item to staff for review, comment and recommendations.

Men’s Homelessness Committee – Council amended the terms...

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Council Highlights - June 28, 2021

Official Plan Review Steering Committee – Council received a report about the Official Plan Review Steering Committee and approved the Terms of Reference. Councillor Grant Peters and Councillor Todd Taylor were appointed to the Committee as Council representatives. Council approved the addition of up to two community members with a planning background, and directed staff to proceed with the recruitment of members.

2019/20 Economic Development Report – Council received the 2019/20 Economic Development...

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Dufferin Country Transit Study Public Opinion Survey

The County of Dufferin is undertaking a Transit Feasibility Study to examine possible transit solutions for County residents, workers, students, and visitors. The objective of the study is to determine whether a new transit service in Dufferin County (outside of the Town of Orangeville) is a feasible idea, and to figure out how it might be done.
We need your help to inform the future of transit in Dufferin County! By completing this survey form, you will provide the project team with important information...

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Service Disruption - Accessibility Alert

Service Disruption – Accessibility Alert

As of Monday, November 1, the elevator at Town Hall (87 Broadway) is currently out of service until further notice. The Town is working on repairs to have the elevator back in service as soon as possible. However, the outage could last several days, pending delivery of a replacement part for the power control board.

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Movie filming in Orangeville

An independent film company will be shooting scenes for an upcoming movie, “Impasse”, on October 29 at Bythia and Princess Streets and at two private residences. The movie is being produced under the direction of Barett Caplan and features actor Nicholas Campbell who starred in the TV show “Davinci’s Inquest” and currently stars in “The Coroner." The action thriller is expected to be released in the summer of 2022.

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