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Council Pre-Meeting Highlights – December 9, 2024

This month, Council is hearing on key issues including Housing Needs Assessment 2024 and Florence St. Tower GeoTechnical Survey. Here are some of this month’s topics:

• Council will receive a staff report regarding the Housing Needs Assessment 2024, recommending that Council endorse the Housing Needs Assessment prepared by Tim Welch Consulting Inc.  The objectives of the Housing Needs Assessment are to: examine the housing needs in the community; identify gaps in the provision of housing; and suggest...

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Media Release: Town of Huntsville Winter Weather Event Update #1 – December 4, 2024

(Huntsville, ON) The Town of Huntsville Public Works team continues to actively clear roadways and sidewalks and is prepared for continued incoming snow accumulation and snow squalls today - December 4, 2024. Current weather forecasts indicate that some areas of Huntsville could see up to 60cm of snow by end of day today. As a reminder to residents, Huntsville plowing crews’ focus is clearing snow on primary roads in urban high traffic areas, followed by secondary routes in rural areas. Please be...

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Media Release: Kent Park Public Art Project – Meet the Artist and Help Shape His Vision

(Huntsville, ON) Come out on December 11 and meet Bryan Faubert, the artist selected for the Kent Park Public Art Project. Learn about Faubert’s art practice, and what the artist plans to fabricate and install in the busy community gathering place of Kent Park. Faubert will use this as an opportunity to gather public input on which animals best represent our community.

Which animals would you choose to represent Huntsville? Have your say at the workshop. For those who would like to give their...

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Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department Hosts Project Porchlight Food Drive Amid Snow Forecast

(Huntsville/Lake of Bays) The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is gearing up for the 36th annual Project Porchlight Food Drive in support of the Salvation Army, on Wednesday, December 4. However, with snow in the forecast for Wednesday, we want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate, even if we are unable to reach every home as planned.

To ensure that everyone can contribute, Huntsville Station 1 and all Lake of Bays Stations will be open for donations from 6 p.m. to 9 p...

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Road Closure Notice - Cliff Ave. - December 3-4, 2024

Please be advised that the District Municipality of Muskoka and Trisan Construction will be Installing 610mm Forcemain pipe starting December 3rd and 4th, 2024.

Closure date and time

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 to Wednesday December 4th, 2024.

Closure location and Limited Driveway Access Morris Ave

Cliff Ave between Meadow Park and Morris Ave. Driveway access on the southside of Morris will be limited during the above noted two day period.

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All access to Cliff Ave between Meadow Park and...

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