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From September 7, 2016Statutory public meeting - A meeting will be held on Oct 18 at 7 p.m. to discuss the proposed Holland Green Developments Inc. & LRT Technologies Inc. zoning by-law amendment. Zoning By-Law Review - A council workshop, public open house and public meeting will be held this fall to review the Draft Zoning By-law. Dates will be announced via the Town Page and Town website once finalized. The Draft Zoning By-Law will be made available for public review and comment. 2017 Business Plan and Budget - Committee forwarded recommendations to the Sept 13 Council meeting to endorse, the 2017 Business Plan and Budget guiding principles. The initial budget presentation will be held on November 15. For more information about the budget process visit, www.eastgwillimbury.ca/budget.

Next CWC/Council MeetingsCommittee of the Whole Council - September 20 at 1 p.m. Special Council - September 20 following CWC Council - September 20 at 7 p.m.The public is welcome to attend. Agendas for the September 20 meeting will be available after noon on September 15 at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/agendas. For more information please contact the Clerks Office at flamanna@eastgwillimbury.ca.

CWC/COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

Farmers’ Market - Every Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. at Yonge Green Lane Commons (Lowe’s Plaza).EG Historical Society Meeting - September 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Temperance Hall.Community Trail Walk - September 10 at 9 a.m. at the Holland River Trail. Meet at the south side of Queen’s Court. Annual Equipment Exchange - September 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sports Complex. Used equipment can be dropped off for consignment or donation in the Canada Hall at the Sports Complex on September 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament - September 12 at 7 a.m. at Sliver Lakes Golf and Conference Centre. Enjoy a fun-filled day of golf while supporting seniors and caregivers in York Region. Visit www.chats.on.ca/FundEvents to register.York-Simcoe Naturalists Meeting - September 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the River Drive Park Community Centre. Dr. Brian Ginn will be discussing the health of Lake Simcoe.Mount Albert Lions Nature Day - September 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ross Family Complex. Enjoy educational displays, tables and expert led workshops. For more information visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca. EG Terry Fox Run - September 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at Mount Albert Public School. Highway 11 Cruisers Car Club Finale - September 18 from noon to 5 p.m. at the EG GO Station. Enjoy cars, live music, food and vendors. Southlake Cinemania - September 19 at 7 p.m. at Slivercity in East Gwillimbury. The film will be Love and Friendship. Tickets can be purchased at both library branches.For more events in East Gwillimbury visit the East Gwillimbury Express event calendar online at www.yorkregion.com/eastgwillimbury-on-events.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Queensville Park RedevelopmentSeptember 15 - Open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Holland Landing Room, Civic Centre

Residents are invited to provide feedback on the proposed redevelopment of Queensville Park. If you are unable to attend the public information centre and have questions or comments, please contact Kaila Johnson at kjohnson@eastgwillimbury.ca.

PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

Visit us at egpl.ca or call 905-836-6492.

Want to get a head start this school year? Learn about Tutor.com and other Library technology to get your work done faster! Fridays at 4 pm

Mount Albert Sept 16, 30 & Oct 14, 28 Holland Landing Sept 9, 23 & Oct 7, 21 Grades K—12. Free. Drop in.

Library Study Session

The Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury intends to:1. Repeal a designation of a building of cultural heritage value

or interest2. Designate a building of cultural heritage value or interestThe Queensville Radial Line Station has recently been relocated to 88 Beechborough Cres. In order to transfer the Heritage Designation of the property, By-law 2011-110 must be repealed, and a new Heritage Designation By-law must be enacted. The station has historical value through its association with the Toronto York Radial Railway Company, as well as past importance of radial railways to the regional economy. Notice of Objections can be submitted to the Municipal Clerk by September 25, 2016. For more information visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/townnotices.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION

The Recreation Office located in the Sports Complex will begin evening hours on Monday, September 12. The office will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

RECREATION OFFICE HOURS

FREE ADMISSION

For more information or to apply visit: www.eastgwillimbury.ca/advisorycommittees

You can make a difference in East Gwillimbury by joining one of the Town’s advisory committees:

Volunteer in EG

• Santa Claus Parade • Economic Development • Farmers’ Market • Committee of Adjustment • Accessibility

One on One

MayorVirginia Hackson

September 24 from 3 to 4 p.m. EG Farmers’ Market at Yonge Green Lane (Lowe’s Plaza)Come meet with Virginia Hackson to talk one on one about your community. Everyone is welcome.

September 20 at 7 p.m. Council Chambers, Civic Centre

1. 18697 Leslie Street - A public meeting will be held for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application at 18697 Leslie Street to facilitate the conversion of the existing two storey single detached dwelling to accommodate a business and professional office.

2. 18474 Yonge Street - A public meeting will be held for a proposed Temporary Use Bylaw at 18474 Yonge to permit two single detached dwellings on one property.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and speak in front of Council. Additional information is available at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/planningapplications.

UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS Town and YMCA moving forward with potential Health &

Active Living Plaza partnershipThe Town of East Gwillimbury and the YMCA of Greater Toronto have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a potential partnership at the Health & Active Living Plaza.This is the first milestone in a long-term plan for a multi-function municipal plaza, offering a variety of convenient and complimentary recreational, health, arts, culture, and community services. The plaza is projected to open once the population of the Town reaches 40,000 residents which is estimated to be by approximately 2020.Next steps will be a joint Market Study which will be used to inform future decisions regarding the nature and timing of the potential partnership with the YMCA.For more information visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/HALP

HEALTH & ACTIVE LIVING PLAZA UPDATE

Visit www.egcoc.ca for details.