March is the month of...
March is the month of Spring, daylight savings time and National Nutrition Month...
Nutrition Month has been planned and delivered by Dietitians of Canada for more than 30 years in March. It began in the late 1970’s as a “Nutrition Week” with a small group of community nutritionists...
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Volunteer Appreciation Night
Do you know a deserving individual in the community that you would like to nominate for a volunteer award?
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NEWMARKET FLOOD WATCH
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that the Watershed Conditions Statement issued February 21, 2017 has been upgraded to a Flood Watch.
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Newmarket 2017 Summer Camp
Set your alarm! Summer Camp 2017 resident registration starts February 22 2017 at 6:30 a.m.newmarket.ca/camps
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February 2017 Newmarket News & Council Highlights
Preventing and Managing Conflicts with Coyotes
Please follow these simple steps to reduce human conflict with coyotes and other wildlife this winter...
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Kindergarten Registration for the 2017-18 School Year
Tomorrow is a P.A. Day for all Elementary schools in York Region. There are no classes, but schools will be open from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm for Junior Kindergarten Registration.
Parents unable to register their Junior Kindergarten students tomorrow can do so anytime over the next few weeks during regular office hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
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ALERT Newmarket Snow Storm and Snow Removal Update
“AN UPDATE FROM OUR MANAGER OF PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES.”
Public Works completed a round of sanding since early this morning and began plowing as of 12:00 pm today on the primary roots.
The Parks department were out sanding/scraping the sidewalks and parking lots.
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Newmarket Ward 6 Volunteer Community Ice Rink
I am proud to announce the opening of our Ward 6 Volunteer Community Ice Rink. This will be our third successful year and look forward to many more. I would like to thank the volunteers and the community for coming forward to help support this opportunity and all are encouraged to volunteer and take excellent care of the space so we may continue to enjoy skating at Whipper Billy Watson Park for many years to come.
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"Family time is the best time."
Warmest greetings of the season and best wishes for happiness in the New Year! May you and your family experience all the love and joy the holidays bring.
By working together, sharing information, ideas and being engaged in our community we can achieve results for Ward 6 and Newmarket together.
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MY NAME IS BEN... I STEP UP TO GIVE BACK!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
Neighbourhood Network coordinates a Winter Snow Removal programs for seniors and persons with disabilities in our communities. This year more than ever we have been inundated with requests, and are currently looking for volunteers to provide assistance, specifically in Aurora and Newmarket.
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ALERT Newmarket Snow Storm and Snow Removal Update
The York District School Board has cancelled ALL permits for after school and this evening.
YRDSB information regarding extreme weather can be found here: Extreme Weather Conditions
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Newmarket Council Meeting
2017 User Fees adn Chargers Approved, 2017 Water and Wastewater Rates, Main Street Clock Inc. Development Proposal, Save These Dates, Sidewalk Snow-clearing in Newmarket, Considering a Stormwater Charge for 2017, Get Involved in the Electoral Reform Process, 2017 Operating Budget
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All-way Stop Sign at the intersection McCaffrey and Rannie Road
All-way Stop Control The McCaffrey/Rannie intersection has been the subject of many reviews for all-way stop controls over the past years. The warrant review was undertaken again in 2016.
The stop sign was recently installed at the corner of Rannie Road and McCaffrey Road.
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My Letter to Chris Simon, Journalist with the Newmarket Era
My position on the Clock Tower development is three stories and no more than four stories as long as it works with the landscape, heritage look and style and we focus on preserving the existing buildings. At the end of the day we have a Heritage Conservation Plan and Bylaw, we have many opinions and concerns submitted by residents and reports from staff to help guide us. I received many emails, and phone calls,
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Public Hearing Urban Centres Zoning By-law and Parking Standard Background Study
Committee of the Whole Monday November 21 2016 Public Hearing Urban Centres Zoning By-law and Parking Standard Background Study
Links
Newmarket.ca
Living Here
Planning and Development
Urban Centres Zoning By-law Project
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Newmarket Council Highlights
Yonge Street and Davis Drive Streetscape Master Plan, Old Town Hall Public Art Installation, Site Alteration By-law to Replace Current Cut Fill By-law 1998-110, Upcoming Events, The Town is Considering a Stormwater Charge for 2017, Public Meeting Notice Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Town of Newmarket Announces National Play Competition, Newmarket’s Historic Main Street a Winner in Great Places in Canada Contest, Town of Newmarket's 2017 Operating Budget, and more!
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Remembrance Day Ceremony
I watched with honour among members of Newmarket's air and sea cadet corps as they stood guard at the Newmarket Cemetery Cenotaph during the Newmarket Veterans’ Association Remembrance Day Service Friday. Nov. 11, 2016
We pause in silence for the men and women that served, and continue to serve, our country. On November 11th hundreds of people attended the Remembrance Day service at the Newmarket Cemetery Veterans Plot followed by a luncheon at the Newmarket Veterans Association.
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Historic Main Street Wins
PEOPLE'S CHOICE: BEST Street
The Canadian Institute of Planners recognizes the contributions of planners by celebrating their lasting impressions on Canadian communities through the Great Places in Canada contest.
This national contest invites the public to nominate and vote for a great street, public space, or neighborhood.
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