The Corporation of the Township of Laird

Township Newsletter – Christmas 2015

The Corporation of The Township Of Laird

NEWSLETTER

Office Closure

The municipal office will be closed from December 21, 2015 to January 4, 2016 for the Christmas holidays. Messages left on the phone at (705) 248-2395 and drop box will be checked frequently.

Calabogie Road West was milled and graveled this year. Council will revisit the area to decide on the next course of action.

Laird Township along with other communities from the North Shore has been chosen to participate in the Healthy Kids Community Challenge to promote healthy eating, physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices for children.

Funding will be used to help deliver and develop programs, build on current initiatives and address our community needs.

Please contact Rhonda Crozier at the township office at (705) 248 -2395 with ideas on any new ventures which might help to build a North Channel Heathly Kids Community. December 2015

Laird Township reminds everyone to drive safe this winter and recommends preparing an Emergency Kit to keep in your vehicle. Please consider the following items for your kit:

Snow Shovel Candle/Matches Flashlight Water Bottles Blankets First Aid Kit

Please visit www.getprepared.gc.ca to obtain a complete list of suggestions.

The wharf committee is looking at quotes to prepare a parking area and road improvements to the Wharf Property at 455 Finns’ Bay Road N. With the proposed boat launch, water rescue units will have direct access to launch facilities, improving response times. Should you have any suggestions or ideas concerning this project, council would be happy to hear them.

Landfill Site hours will remain with regular winter hours during the holiday season.

Wednesday evenings: 5—7 p.m. Saturdays: 9 a.m.—5 p.m.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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HAPPY NEW YEAR