Central York Fire Emergency Alert

CYFS is on scene of a natural gas leak at Yonge & Mulock in Newmarket.  A 4” gas line has been severed.  Although not confirmed, it is believed to have occurred by the Viva Street Construction Project. Three crews are on scene. In addition, YRP and local utilities are present. Some businesses have evacuated, and CYFS is currently working with local utilities to identify risks and action plan.

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Mosquito Traps Test Positive For West Nile Virus In York Region

Newmarket - The Regional Municipality of York is advising that two mosquito traps have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in the City of Markham; one at the intersection of 14th Avenue and Kennedy Road and the other at the intersection of Highway 7 and Warden Avenue.
 
“Residents can take simple steps to reduce the risk of West Nile virus and exposure to mosquitos,” said Dr. Karim Kurji, York Region’s Medical Officer of Health. “Cover up when

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Community Parks Update

The town of newmarket believes that an integral part of our community is the ongoing commitment to provide our residents with beautiful, enjoyable and safe parklands.
as part of this commitment, the town has identified an opportunity to provide park improvements at clare salisbury parkette (clearmeadow p.s.)  starting thursday july 28, 2016. The improvements will take approximately 4 – 6 weeks to complete.

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Fire Ants invading Bartholomew Drive

"After walking with two different companies and talking to residents in the effect area on Bartholomew Drive and the Storm Water MGMT pond , there are fire ants located behind approximately 5-8 houses, we can see how and why the residents are concerned with the fire ant.  Concerns that they cannot use their backyards

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Newmarket Council Highlights

Council adopts Community Energy Plan, Public Parking Options in the Downtown, Revitalizing Newmarket, Upcoming Events, Build Your Own Rain Garden, Here's How, Public Information Centres, Central York Fire Services (CYFS) has Launched Their Fourth Annual Stay Fire Smart Campaign, and more!

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Newmarket Council Highlights

Egg-Laying Hens Pilot Project Expansion, 2017 Budget Process, Blue Dot Movement, Minutes for the Town of Newmarket Council Meetings, Community Clean-Up and Family Fun Day, IncrediBrent and Super Sarah, Public Information Centre: Tom Taylor Trail Extension, Selling consumer fireworks, water mains, and more

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Councillor Kelly Broome-Plumley with Girl Guides of Canada

I enjoyed a wonderful evening helping to make Guiding more visible in our community. Teaching leadership skills, building a Leadership Survival Kit and finding new ways to give back while having fun in our community. Thank you Girl Guides for having me and a special thank you to my Guiding Daughter Katie and Little Beaver Jack for being my assistants.

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Traffic Signal Work on Yonge

Tomorrow, crews will prepare for the relocation of traffic control equipment at the northeast corner of Yonge Street and Mulock Drive. Please see details below.

work dates*: Friday, April 8 and Monday, April 11
work hours*: 7am - 7pm

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Cleanup of Goodwill Site Newmarket

Two truckloads of donated items left outside the Goodwill site at Yonge Street and Davis Drive were removed yesterday by the property manager.  The remaining items frozen to the ground will be removed this afternoon.  The property manager

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Newmarket Council Meeting

The Mayor and Members of Newmarket Council approved the new Customer Complaint Policy in an effort to help Town of Newmarket staff better meet the needs of residents. The policy is a formalization of existing practices, and: outlines how customers can escalate complaints, helps promote increased fairness and consistency and provides Newmarket residents with a reliable channel to pursue unresolved issues.

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Media Advisory: Discoloured Tap Water

Situation is temporary, water quality remains high Newmarket – Discoloured water conditions have been occurring in south west areas in the Town of Newmarket due to a recent equipment malfunction in a York Region water control valve. The equipment has been repaired and we continue to monitor the situation. 

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Neighbourhood Network Give Back Awards

A friendly reminder that the annual Neighbourhood Network Give Back Awards applications are open until this Thursday, March 24th. The Give Back Awards are awarded to 20 graduating students from high schols in Aurora, Georgina, King Township, and Newmarket

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War of the Wards Earth Hour

oin the Town of Newmarket for a War of the Wards in support of Eah Hour on Saturday, March 19 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to power down for the hour as a commitment to make this planet a better place to live. 

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