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Milton Car Break-Ins

Mike Cluett

I have been a victim of this a few years ago. The best advice is to have all valuables hidden from view and better yet not in the vehicle at all. Make sure your windows are rolled up and all doors locked. This wont guarantee that you wont have your car broken into, but it will make it very difficult for thieves to take advantage of you.

Make sure you also keep an eye out in your neighbourhoods for suspicious behaviour and report it immediately to the police department.

Here is the link to the story from the Milton Canadian Champion.

Coldest Night of the Year in Milton

Mike Cluett

Over 220 walkers took part in this years Coldest Night of the Year walk in Milton. When it was done, Milton participants raised $45,000 to support Milton Transitional Housing. Thanks to all the walkers and those who donated to the cause. 

Also many thanks to the volunteers who gave so much time in organizing an incredible event and let’s hope it’s even bigger next year. 

I’ve always said that as Milton grows bigger, so does its heart. Another reason it’s the best place to live.   

Oh The Weather Outside Is Frightful

Mike Cluett

Well maybe not frightful, but over the weekend we were reminded that winter is on its way with the light dusting of snow we received.

I think with that its a good time to remind residents of Milton about the Town’s snow removal policies.

Here is the link to the Town of Milton’s page that will give you all the information you’ll need with the upcoming winter season.  This will be the time of year myself, along with other council colleagues, will be getting the most calls and emails throughout the year.  When will our street be plowed?  How long after the snow starts will plowing begin? Why are some streets done first and mine last?

This should help you answer these and many more questions you might have.  Stay tuned to my Twitter feed as during these storms I will be posting updates provided to us from our staff as to when things will begin when the real snow hits us.

One of the main issues I’ll highlight here is allowing the plow.  I know its hard for many of us with busy lives, picking up kids, heading to hockey, going out shopping and getting back and forth to work daily but we have to keep in mind parking on our streets.  When the big snow comes its imperative that we do our best to keep our cars off the street and allow for the snow plows to go through.  Many unfavourable situations can be avoided by allowing the snow plows access to the street to keep them on time and our roads as clear as possible.

The Town will announce via the website and social media instances where parking considerations will be suspended so that we can keep the plows moving through the night.  Again, follow me on Twitter or Facebook to keep up with those announcements.

Winter storms are not fun and we all want to ensure people can get in and out of their homes and have all the streets plowed as quickly as possible so if we keep some of the rules in mind, this will happen.

If you have any other questions, please let me know mike.cluett@milton.ca 

End of Daylight Savings Time This Weekend

Mike Cluett

The Town of Milton and the Milton Fire Department would like to remind you of some important information regarding the end of daylight savings time this weekend.

NEWS RELEASE

October 28, 2015

End of Daylight Savings Time prompts reminder to test smoke alarms and change batteries

This year, Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1st, and the Milton Fire Department is recommending that residents install new batteries in their smoke alarms when they change back their clocks.

“In order for smoke alarms to do their job and save lives, they need to have working batteries,” explained Fire Chief Brian Ellsworth. “Once a year, old batteries should be replaced with new batteries. It is the law to have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home, so what better opportunity to think about fire safety than during the extra hour we gain back this weekend.

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms provide an early warning in order to survive a fire or CO poisoning incident. The law requires residents to have working smoke alarms on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. For added protection, it is recommended to also install smoke alarms inside all bedrooms and CO alarms adjacent to utility rooms and sleeping areas.

Tampering with or removing the batteries from your smoke alarms is against the law. Failure to comply with the Fire Code smoke alarm requirements can result in a ticket for $235 or a fine of up to $50,000.

“The Milton Fire Department also recommends reviewing your personal and family’s emergency plan this fall,” added Chief Ellsworth. “Knowing how to respond when a smoke alarm sounds will help you and your loved ones survive an emergency situation.”

For more information on fire safety, visit www.miltonfire.ca or call 905-878-9251.

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For further information, please contact:

Brian Ellsworth, Fire Chief

905-878-7252, ext. 2807

Dave Pratt, Deputy Fire Chief

905-878-7252, ext. 2809

Road Closure Notice – Regional Road 25

Mike Cluett

25 detour
From Halton Region:

Please be advised that Halton Region will be closing Regional Road 25 between Lower Base Line and Britannia Road on Friday October 23rd at 7pm until Monday October 26th at 5am.

This closure is required to install structural culvert crossing and a deep sanitary sewer as a part of the reconstruction project for Regional Road 25.

Motorists will be detoured along First Line to the west and should expect delays when travelling through the area.