The Corporation of the Township of Laird
Township Newsletter – August 2024
The Corporation of the Township of Laird
Newsletter
August 2024
Government Road Bridge – Bridge Closure for Upcoming Repairs
The Government Road Bridge located 650 meters south of Bar River Road will be undergoing extensive repairs. The contractor is to begin repairs mid-August, during the repairs the bridge will be closed for approximately 2 weeks. Please keep an eye out for bridge closure signage.
Community Safety Zones:
The Laird Township Council has received many complaints concerning speeding in three areas of the municipality and is considering establishing Community Safety Zones in the Laird Township. Section 214.1 (1) of The Highway Traffic Act states that the Council of a municipality may by By-law designate a part of a highway under its jurisdiction as a community safety zone if, in the Council’s opinion, public safety is of special concern on that part of the highway. Therefore, Council would like the public’s feedback on the three areas of the Township, which comprises five sections of road. Please provide feedback by September 13, 2024, to the Clerk at clerk@lairdtownship.ca. The feedback will be presented to Council at the Thursday, September 19, 2024, Council meeting.
Proposed Locations:
| Designated Highway Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Bar River Road East | 2.4 km East of Highway 17 on Bar River Road East | 1.2 km East of CPR Tracks |
| Lapish Road | Bar River Road East | 600 m South |
| Pumpkin Point Road West | Highway 17 East | Lakeview Road |
| Neebish Road West | Highway 17 East | End |
| Finns’ Bay Road North | Intersection of Neebish Road and Finns’ Bay Road North | End |
SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
Laird Township Recreation PUMPKIN FEST at Laird Fairgrounds
BIGGEST Pumpkin Competitions,
Jack-O-Lantern carving, Pie, Lawn Mower Racing, Games, Prizes, and FUN for the whole family!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED please contact the office at (705) 248-2395.
Admission: By donation or non-perishable food item for Christmas cheer
In 2022 Laird Township was awarded an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Grant of $150,000 to do much-needed renovations on The Laird Fairgrounds Gazebo. The majority of work was completed the summer of 2023 and greatly improved our facility for adults and youth to gather and socialize. Please Join us Saturday September 28, 2024, for a ribbon cutting ceremony in acknowledgement of OTF and to kick off PUMPKIN FEST !
UPCOMING EVENTS
WHARF MEET AND GREET
Sunday, August 11, 2024, 1:00-4:00 PM Weather permitting, the Laird Township Wharf sub-committee is hosting a meet and greet at the Wharf property, 455 Finns’ Bay Road North.
Bring sunscreen, your own beverages, snacks, and lawn chairs.
Hotdogs and bottled water will be available to all.
Those attending will be offered the opportunity to suggest a name for the property.
This is an opportunity to meet other members of the Laird community and enjoy this Township waterside property.
August 18, 2024 at the Laird Fair
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE LAIRD FAIR FACEBOOK PAGE!
Saturday, September 21, 2024
9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Meet over 60 area artists and artisans at the 21st annual Sylvan Circle Artist and Artisan Tour.
You will find one-of-a-kind creations at community and Township halls between Echo Bay and Bruce mines. Free Admission
See sylvancircle.ca for map and details
Laird Hall Committee will be offering a Morning Coffee Break from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Laird Hall