Starting in May of this year, there will be a number of road resurfacing projects around Milton. Here is a map of the projects for Ward 3.
If you have any questions please email me mike.cluett@milton.ca
Road Resurfacing Projects in Ward 3
Timing
This must be a special day as it was back in 2018 where I had received lots of calls from friends and residents in town. These last couple of weeks have been no different where I’ve had so many of you reach out and ask “what are your plans?”
Thank you all for your comments, questions and advice. All of your kind words are being taken to heart. Thank you!
Milton 2022 And Beyond Discussion
Last Monday at the Milton Banquet & Conference Centre the Milton Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual “Breakfast with the Mayor” events which gives us the opportunity to talk about what we have accomplished over the last year and the outlook for the future.
This years theme was Milton 2022 and Beyond. In front of a packed room of community leaders, business owners and Milton residents our CAO Andrew Siltala outlined a number of accomplishments the Town of Milton has made over the last couple of years (this was the first time since 2020 it was an in person event) and the optimistic few of the coming years.
There was a bit of news that came at the end of the event that kind of overshadowed everything and that was the announcement by Mayor Krantz that he will be seeking re-election as mayor this coming October.
Here is the video link to YourTV’s coverage of that part. I’m sure you’ll let me know what you think about that.
We can talk more about that later…back to the presentation at the event.
Since the beginning of this term in 2018, our council has worked very hard with our senior staff in developing what we’ve called our “Council / Staff Workplan” that highlights our priorities – planning for growth – increasing revenue potential – community attractiveness & competitiveness – service innovation.
We have worked on the service delivery review of our departments at the Town of Milton. In this review, we have found some areas to improve in the delivery of service, making the town more efficient and to reduce red tape for businesses as well as residents. This review resulted in a multi year plan that council has committed to and will continue moving forward.
A number of those highlights include:
* Milton’s Culture Plan
* Fire Master Plan
* Civic Square Progression
* Economic Development Strategy
* Milton Education Village land development
This is just part of Milton’s vision of the future and we’ve been able to do this so far by working with councillors, staff as well as YOU…the residents of Milton through “We Make Milton” and we will continue to have everyone at the table as we move forward.
In case you missed the Breakfast with the Mayor, it will be broadcast on YourTV Halton this week (edit: Tomorrow at 11am) on CH 14/700HD
There is so much more to talk about that came from this presentation and I’ll be bringing you posts on the many topics covered in the speech.
Let me know what you are most excited about for Milton in the coming years as we all work together to bring Milton’s vision to a reality.
Halton Region Lifts Mask ByLaw – Strongly Encourages Continued Use For Residents
MAR 19, 2022
Halton Regional Council lifts Mandatory Mask By-law
By-law will be rescinded effective 12:01 a.m. on March 21.
On Saturday, March 19, 2022, Halton Regional Council approved an amendment to Halton Region’s Consolidated Mask By-law 47-20 to rescind the by-law effective 12:01 a.m. on March 21, 2022. The amendment was approved at a Special Meeting of Halton Regional Council in order to update Halton’s by-law in alignment with the removal of the Provincial requirements related to the wearing of a mask or face covering in most settings (external link).
Halton’s mask by-law was originally adopted by Regional Council on July 15, 2020, as an important measure to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and keep the Halton community safe. While the mask by-law is being rescinded in Halton, some Provincial and Federal masking requirements will remain in place.
As of March 21, masking will continue to be required in select settings such as public transit, long-term care homes, retirement homes, and other health care settings, shelters, jails and congregate care and living settings, including homes for individuals with developmental disabilities.
In addition to the settings above, masks will also be required in the following circumstances:
- Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 are required to wear a mask until day 10 following a positive test result or the onset of symptoms (whichever occurred first).
- Close contacts and household contacts of individuals with COVID-19 are required to wear a mask for 10 days after exposure.
- Individuals who have recently traveled outside of Canada, have to wear a mask for 14 days upon return.
Halton Region Public Health is also reminding residents that wearing a mask continues to be an effective public health measure for reducing the spread of COVID-19 and to be kind to those who choose to continue wearing a mask to protect themselves and others.
“There is still risk of transmission in Halton and we need to be mindful that the risk of infection and severe disease is greater for some individuals than others, including those who are immunocompromised or have underlying health conditions, and older adults,” said Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health. “Some individuals may choose to keep wearing masks in places where they are not required, and others, such as those who are close contacts of COVID-19 cases, will be required to wear masks for a period of time. Businesses and organizations may also continue to require or encourage mask use based on the risk in their workplaces and to their patrons. I encourage all Halton residents to continue to be kind and respectful to everyone, regardless of their decision to wear a mask or not.”
For the latest information about COVID-19 in Halton, visit halton.ca/COVID19. Residents can also visit the Province’s website (external link) for ongoing updates on public health measures.
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 595,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and planning; paramedic services; waste management; public health; social assistance; children’s and seniors’ services; housing services; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development. For more information, call 311 or visit Halton Region’s website at halton.ca.
Special Council Meeting This Saturday
Halton Region Council will be holding a special meeting this Saturday at 10:30am to update the mandatory mask bylaw to have it end on March 21st to stay consistent with the provincial directive.
The wearing of masks will be voluntary going forward but is, as always, subject to change. Please remember to continue the basics of washing hands and staying home if you’re not feeling well.
Town of Milton Terminates COVID State of Emergency
Public service announcement
March 14, 2022
Town terminates Covid state of emergency
The Town of Milton has ended its state of emergency for Covid-19. The state of emergency was first declared at the onset of the pandemic, on March 24, 2020.
The ending of the state of emergency follows the same announcements from Milton’s municipal partners of Halton Region and the Town of Oakville.
With the end of the state of emergency, the Town thanks all residents for their resilience and commitment to keep our community safe. We ask that residents remain kind, considerate and respectful toward those who continue to practice public health measures for their own well-being.
Residents are also encouraged to remain vigilant and practice what we have learned over the last two years. This includes staying home when sick and most importantly, getting vaccinated and boosted.
Learn more about Covid-19 in Halton by visiting Halton Region’s Covid information page.
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