Township Newsletter – July 2021

The Corporation of the Township of Laird

Newsletter

J u ly 2 9 , 2 0 2 1 Municipal Services

With the Stay At Home Order being lifted the Municipal Office will remain locked but we are open and you can come in by appointment. Only one person can come in the office at a time (unless you are from the same household) and you will have to fill out a COVID screening form and wear a mask.

The Share Shed at the Waste Disposal Site will reopen to the public starting July 31, 2021. Those who wish to use the share shed will be required to sign in and wear a mask. There will be a designated entrance and exit with a limit to 3 people at a time, while ensuring physical distancing of 2 meters. Share shed items are not sanitized, so please take at your own risk.

Municipal buildings such as the Laird Hall, Bar River Hall and Fairgrounds are available for rentals. Those who wish to rent these facilities will be required to follow current Algoma Public Health protocols. Masks must be worn indoors. Laird and Bar River Hall can have a capacity of 50% while ensuring physical distancing of 2 meters.

Lakeview Bridge – Road Closure

Construction has started on the Lakeview Bridge. During construction the road will be closed from intersection/conjunction of Lake George Road West and Lakeview Road, it is predicted that this will remain closed until the end of the year. Council would like to thank the community for their patience during the replacement of the Lakeview Bridge. Council was successful in obtaining funding from both the Provincial and Federal Government to assist with the replacement of the Lakeview Bridge. The project was awarded to North America Constriction 1993 Ltd.

Speed Concerns

The Municipality has received complaints about speeding on Township roads. Council requests that motorists be mindful of pedestrians that are out walking and/or biking. The OPP have been made aware of the speeding concerns in the Township and will increase patrols in the area.

It is important for the community to report any driving complaints when they occur so the OPP can respond. Please call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 to report driving complaints.

Public Safety Message:

If you arrive at a scene with downed power lines:

• Do not clear tree branches or other storm debris until the power is disconnected or powerlines are repaired.
• Downed powerlines may be live. Stay back at least 10 metres or 33 feet (the length of a school bus). Electricity can travel through water and the ground around powerlines.
• Utility crews must deem the area eclectically safe prior to enter.

Immediately call the local electrical utility to report any downed wires. 1-844-901-9473 (WIRE)