FirstOntario making a splash
FirstOntario is sponsoring a free Community Swim this Saturday, July 6, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. and everyone's invited to the Thorold Community Pool located at the TCAG, 131 Richmond St.
Mayor Terry Ugulini urged Thoroldites to “Stop by their tent for information and giveaways.”
Hoping to restore Library funding
In the face of massive cuts to Ontario’s libraries, the Town of New Tecumseh is “strongly urging the Ontario government to restore it to the 2018 spending level,” stated Coun. Ken Sentance.
“Libraries are much more than books;” they’re “places where kids gather before and after school,” and provide free computer access for all ages, including people searching for jobs, he added.
Fred Neale, council's liaison to the Library, agreed. “It’s fantastic what’s involved in a library these days,” he said. “It’s too bad the provincial government is cutting these programs, but let’s hope in two years, we get a change in government.”
“Eyesore” being demolished
On behalf of the city, intermediate planner Paul Klassen presented an application to demolish the aged house at 69 Sullivan Ave. and amend the property's zoning, permitting a semi-detached dwelling in its place.
“We affectionately refer to it as an eyesore,” said planning consultant Craig Rohe. The applicant is proposing to replace the dilapidated building with a more aesthetically appealing residence.
No more smoking in public places
Most people refrain from smoking in parks and other public places but for those who still do, “We need a bylaw in place,” said Coun. Fred Neale. “We need something to protect children and vulnerable persons from second-hand smoke.”
A bylaw will be brought forth at a future council meeting to support the Niagara Region’s proposal to ban smoking in public places.
Restricted parking on Collier Road
Coun. John Kenny was pleased that the city’s director of operations Geoff Holman brought a report to council that recommends restricting parking on both sides of Collier Road, from Sullivan Avenue to St. David’s Road.
“Initially, I asked for just one side” of the road to be restricted, said Kenny, who added that the measure will improve the flow of traffic on the street, as well as make it safer for children, especially students who attend Monsignor Clancy School.
