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Milton Volunteer Fair This Saturday

Mike Cluett

This Saturday (tomorrow actually) is the annual Milton Volunteer Fair at the Milton Sports Centre from 10am to 1pm.  If you are interested in learning about the different programs you and your family members can help out, this is the event for you.  There are going to be many representatives from organizations around Milton including Halton Regional Police, Milton Community Resource Centre (MCRC), Volunteer Halton among others to give you information on how you can improve our home town.

I hope to see you there.

(From the website)

Inviting all residents of Halton to come and check out the Milton Volunteer Fair on Saturday November 2nd from 10am-1pm at the Milton Sports Centre. Find out how you can become involved in the community and volunteer with one of the many community organizations on display! Hope to see you there.

Movember 2013 Milton MO’s

Mike Cluett

For those of us who anxiously look forward to this time of year, its now upon us. November 1st begins this years MOVEMBER campaign to raise money in support of Mens Health and in particular prostate cancer.

This year I have set up a team of MILTON MO’s for anyone to join and participate. SO…if youre up to it and have read the rules (yes there are rules to growing your moustashe) click on the link here http://ca.movember.com/team/1191621 and join.

If youre not up to joining the team….thats fine. You can click on my personal link and donate as much as you want here http://ca.movember.com/mospace/3343581

Throughout MOvember, I will be updating the page with pictures as well as other team members so check in often. I might actually continue with the annual tradition of having the person with the largest donation to my personal MO getting to chose the colour from November 24th to 30th…so keep that in mind. The last couple of years its been blonde and in keeping with the grey cup Calgary Stampeder Red last year.

Just a few more days to prepare to grow the MO…so join the Milton MO’s today.

Steam Era Returns Labour Day Weekend

Mike Cluett

Many people think that the CNE getting ready to close down is the official sign of the end of summer.  For those of us in Milton, its the Steam Era!

Starting this coming weekend is the 53rd edition of the Steam Era at Milton Fairgrounds.  According to the Steam Era website, their goal is “to advance knowledge, appreciation, and  interest in rural antiques and  our rural agricultural heritage. This is accomplished through the preservation, restoration and renovation of articles, vehicles,  machinery and power equipment of antiquity.”

The Steam Era is an “annual show held by the Ontario Steam and Antique Preservers Association  each year. At the Labour Day weekend show our members exhibit and demonstrate their equipment, models, cars and trucks, along with  craft and other displays for the public.”

So if you’re looking for something interesting to do over the long weekend in Milton, head on down to the fairgrounds and see history come alive in front of you.

Friday afternoon starting at 1pm there is the annual steam era parade through town and its not to be missed.  With all the whistles going off, it would be hard to miss it.  Later on Friday night at 6pm is the corn roast and movie night.

On Saturday there are a number of competitions from the tractor pull to log sawing (which is much more difficult that you would think) followed by more steam games, live entertainment and a talent contest.

More games are slated for Sunday along with mini tractor pulls and on Monday it wraps up with more competitions and the Steam Era Skills competition.  The full schedule of events can be found here.

Come and take part in Milton’s rich agricultural history this long weekend at Milton’s Steam Era and the real unofficial end of summer.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Derry Road Underpass Construction Starts MONDAY June 17th

Mike Cluett

Attention residents in wards 7 & 8

The long awaited construction of the Derry Road underpass between Scott and Bronte Street will begin MONDAY JUNE 17th.  There will be some headaches along the way but this is a project that should have been done years ago before all the growth on the west side of Milton began.  There are and were a number of potential safety issues with fire and ambulance potentially being caught in traffic and when completed that issue wont be around anymore.

We ask for your patience during this time and its slated to be completed in late 2014.  Heres the article from the Milton Canadian Champion.

Derry Road underpass construction begins Monday

Construction of the new four-lane underpass will include new on-road bike lanes and a multi-use pathway. The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2014.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and use caution when traveling through the area. A map of the affected roadway and project updates can be found on Halton Region’s website at www.halton.ca/construction

Trails Master Plan Update

Mike Cluett

From the Town of Milton website:

We are seeking some input on the direction of the development of our trails and bike paths in the Town of Milton.  In order to get as much information as possible, we want to hear from you.  Please read the following from the Town website and send your information to them as soon as possible.

You can always comment here or email me Mike@MikeCluett.ca as well.

I’ll see you at the doors.

Trails and Cycling Master Plan Update

Share Your Feedback

Your input is important to the success of this study. The information you provide through this survey will be invaluable in shaping the recommendations that are developed from this study.  The survey will be available to fill out for the duration of the study. Before you begin, please review the documents below that will be referred to in the survey. These documents will also be on display in Town facilities during the month of February.

Survey

Background Information

The Town undertakes a review of its Trails Master Plan every five years.  In December 2012, the Town of Milton retained MMM Group to develop a Trails and Cycling Master Plan Update. The revised Master Plan will build upon the Town’s existing system of roads and trails, as well as consider those planned in and surrounding Milton. The recreational and commuter/utilitarian needs of the pedestrians, cyclists and trail users who enjoy this network will be studied. The work completed for this Master Plan will provide recommendations and strategic priorities for the Town to consider that aim to increase the connectivity within its trail and cycling network.

The overall goal of the study is to generate a Trails and Cycling Master Plan Update which directs the planning, construction, maintenance and communication of the Town’s trail and cycling network for the next five years.  Its objectives include:

  • Reflect the changes in community planning and growth occurring in Milton and its surrounding communities since the last study
  • Develop a Town guide to implement a well-planned system of on-road and off-road routes for pedestrians, cyclists and trail users
  • Develop a network of trails and cycling routes that address the needs of recreational and commuter/utilitarian users
  • Develop a network of connections within the Town, including its rural and urban areas, to key destinations (community interest, employment, retail)
  • Provide the Town with recommendations regarding trail design, materials, routes, signage and maintenance
  • Provide innovative recommendations to promote the use of trails and cycling routes in Milton, for existing and future enthusiasts


The study limit is the entire boundary of the Town of Milton, which includes the hamlets of Brookville, Campbellville and Moffat.

Current Trails Master Plan

The latest copy of the Trails Master Plan is available for downloading in separate sections; please be patient as these files will take a few extra minutes to download due to file size and you may temporarily see a blank screen during the file transfer.

Trails Master Plan Report

Trails Master Plan Maps

Road Closure Tremaine to Dymott Avenue

Mike Cluett

Attention residents in Ward 8.

From the Region of Halton Website

Starting in February 2013, Halton Region will be installing a 400 mm watermain on Tremaine Road from Britannia Road to Dymott Avenue. The new watermain will ensure the safe delivery of water to existing and new communities in the Town of Milton.

To complete this infrastructure improvement safely and efficiently, Tremaine Road will be closed from Britannia Road to Dymott Avenue starting February 25, 2013. During the closure, northbound and southbound traffic will be redirected to Bronte Street. Local access will be maintained at all times for residents of Tremaine Road who live within the limits of the road closure. The planned reopening date is April 20, 2013.

Road closures are only undertaken when absolutely necessary to ensure the safety of motorists and construction workers. The watermain construction will be completed as quickly as possible to lessen the inconvenience to local residents and commuters.
The watermain construction work will be completed by Tedescon Infrastructure Ltd. and is expected to be finished by May 2013. Project updates can be found at www.halton.ca/construction.

Utilities such as Union Gas, Hydro and Bell Canada have already started to locate and mark out their existing infrastructure to prepare for this construction. Please do not remove these marker stakes or paint markings until the project is finished.

Project-related Information and Recommendations:

  • Truck Traffic – At times you will notice increased truck traffic in the construction area.  Please be aware and use extra caution while driving.
  • Noise and Vibration – You may experience some noise and slight vibration due to the work being done. As a precaution, we recommend that you remove small, light objects from shelving and walls. Any noise from the construction will be scheduled in accordance with local noise by-laws.

This project is part of Building a Better Halton, the Region’s infrastructure construction plan for roads, water, wastewater, and waste management projects across Halton Region. For more information on these projects or the Building a Better Halton plan, visit our website at www.halton.ca/construction.

If you have any questions, need more information or have any special accommodation or accessibility needs, please contact me by dialing 311 or 905-825-6000, extension 7141 or by sending an email to chris.ewen@halton.ca

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this work gets underway.