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PUBLIC NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst proposes to enact a by-law to close, stop up and sell those parts of the original shore road allowance described as follows: That part of the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 11, Concession 7, Township of Morrison, now Town of Gravenhurst, District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on 35R-25014 (Kahshe Lake) AND TO SELL that part of the original shore road allowance in front of lot 11, Concession 7, Township of Morrison, now Town of Gravenhurst, District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on 35R-25014, to the adjoining owner or owners of them. THE PROPOSED BY-LAW will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at Gravenhurst Municipal Office, 3- 5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, Ontario on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016 at Counsel, Solicitor or Agent, any person who claims that his lands will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. Written submissions concerning the application may be directed to the address below.

DATED: December 7, 2015(Korn)Kayla ThibeaultThe Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z3

Pursuant to Section 122(7) of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.8 as amended, and in accordance with By-Law 2009-019, weight restriction on vehicles of 5 tons per axle on municipal roadways within the Town of Gravenhurst shall commence at 12:01 a.m. on the 14th day

of March 2016 and remain in effect until the end of May. Reduced loads shall apply to all roads under the jurisdiction of the Town of Gravenhurst unless otherwise noted.

The following roads are exempted:

- Winhara Road (Langford Drive North to the Town Limits) - Edward Street - George Beard Lane - Gillan Drive - Industrial Drive - Clarence Street (Gillian Drive South to Edward Street)

The 2016 Spring & Summer Activity guide is now available. Copies can be found at the Centennial Centre, the Municipal

Office, Gravenhurst Library, Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce and various other locations throughout Gravenhurst.

ASSESSMENT APPEALS DEADLINEDID YOU KNOW: Your property assessment is established by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and not by the Town of Gravenhurst. Each year property owners have the right to formally appeal their assessment.

DO YOU WANT TO APPEAL YOUR ASSESSMENT?The deadline to file a Request for Reconsideration (RFR) to have your property assessment reviewed by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is March 31, 2016 for the 2016 taxation year. You can access information on the steps to appeal your assessment at:www.mpac.ca/PropertyOwners/ResolvingAssessmentConcerns

GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY ASSESSMENT?You may contact MPAC directly any time of year. Please have the property roll number, property owner name and the address of the property handy for faster service.

Phone: 1-866-296-6722, 1-877-899-6722Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Local Office: 169 Pine Street, Bracebridge, OntarioBy Email: By submitting a “contact us” form at this link www.mpac.ca/ContactUs

2016 Summer Student Opportunities:*Box Office Attendant

*Municipal Law Enforcement Officer - Level 1*Municipal Law Enforcement Officer - Level 2

Office Assistant – Infrastructure ServicesSeptic Re-Inspection Inspector

Theatre Crew*Special Event and Landscape Maintenance Crew

Jobs noted with an * are required to provide a valid, current Police Background Check prior to commencing employment.

Complete details, including application process and job descriptions can be accessed on our website: www.gravenhurst.ca/jobs , and are available at the Municipal Office.

REDUCED LOAD PERIOD

Council for the Town of Gravenhurst is seeking public participation for the Following Committees:

Environmental Advisory Committee Seeking two (2) new members Municipal Heritage Committee Seeking two (2) new members

Terence Haight Financial Committee Seeking one (1) new member

Communities in Bloom Seeking seven (7) new members

For more information on each committee please visit: www.gravenhurst.ca/committees

Members of the public wishing to participate in any of the above Committees are welcome to submit, in writing, an expression of interest including your back-ground and experience to the following by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday March 31, 2016:

Attn: Kayla Thibeault, Clerk3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3

kayla.thibeault@gravenhurst.ca

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

Gravenhurst Public Library - Tax ClinicsMondays and Saturdays (March and April)Call the Library at 705-687-3382 for details

Online: www.gravenhurst.ca

For more information contact the Recreation, Arts & Culture Department at 705-687-6774 or recreation@gravenhurst.ca

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