Top 4 Need-to-Knows from Council on April 3:
- Newmarket Council approved the 2023 Budget, which maintains service levels while balancing inflationary pressures and planning for the future. Town staff and Council worked together to find savings wherever possible and approved a fiscally responsible 5.5 per cent tax increase for the Town’s portion of property taxes. Total property tax bills include funding for the Town (39.7 per cent), York Region (41.4 per cent) and School Boards (18.9 per cent).
- Community volunteers have been appointed to Town Committees and Boards for the 2022-2026 Term of Council. The Town establishes Committees and Boards to make recommendations to Council regarding various matters from Newmarket’s heritage to facilitating accessibility for all persons with disabilities in the Town. Council sincerely appreciates all residents who served and continue to serve on Advisory Committees and Boards. Those who have been selected to serve on a Committee or Board will receive notification within the next few weeks.
Council is supporting significant enhancements and expansion of space for racquet sports, including tennis and pickleball, a reflection of the needs voiced by the community. These improvements are made possible through a strategic development agreement with Shining Hill.
- The future Keith Davis Tennis Centre at Shining Hill will substantially increase space to play tennis from six to 10 courts in the summer and three to eight bubbled courts in the winter. The Newmarket Tennis Club, a not-for-profit club, will continue to operate their summer club at the new facility, with Council endorsing a Town-operated model during the winter season. The Town-operated model will be introduced as a pilot program and staff will report to Council in the spring of 2025 for public input and consideration on the pilot project.
- Council is supporting the exponential growth of pickleball, one of North America’s fastest growing sports, by developing a long-term strategy. Council approved that funding through the Shining Hill Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement be used to construct a dedicated pickleball facility.
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Committee of the Whole
When: Monday, April 17 at 1 p.m.
Where: Streamed live online at newmarket.ca/meetings
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Council
When: Monday, April 24 at 1 p.m.
Where: Streamed live online at newmarket.ca/meetings
All meetings of the Newmarket Council are streamed live online and recorded for future viewing. Do you want to share input during a Council meeting? You can provide a deputation on any matter before Council. Email clerks@newmarket.ca for more information.
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Hey Ward 1, 2 and 6 residents! Missed the Playground Improvement Public Information Centre?
On March 29, the Town hosted an in-person Public Information Centre where upcoming playground structure and park improvements were discussed for wards 1, 2 and 6. Proposed drawings are now available.
Provide your feedback before April 14 by emailing parks@newmarket.ca
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Parking on Main Street
The limit to park on Main Street has now changed to offer flexibility for shoppers and diners on evenings and weekends, while maintaining quick turnaround on weekdays so you can get in and out faster.
- Weekdays (Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) = 30 minutes
- Evenings (After 5 p.m. on weekdays) = 2 hours
- Weekends = 2 hours
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Join us for the annual Community Cleanup
Mark your calendar - the 45th annual Community Cleanup launches on Saturday, May 6. Visit the selected park in your ward to pick up your free Cleanup Kit on launch day, or grab a kit at a Customer Service Kiosk (Municipal Offices, Ray Twinney Recreation Complex and Magna Centre) from May 7 to 21 (while quantities last). Participants are invited to clean up at a time and location of their choosing. Plus, high school students can earn up to three hours of community service! We look forward to coming together as a community to help keep Newmarket clean.
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Last chance to stop by the New Beginnings art exhibit
The New Beginnings art exhibit features work created by members of the Newmarket Group of Artists, with pieces evoking feelings related to the turn of a new year, the emergence of something new or the discovery of a new possibility.
Now until April 13, stop by the exhibit at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive) between 8:30 am. to 4:30 p.m.
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Repair Café is returning April 29
Get ready for the return of the Repair Café in collaboration with NewMakeIt and York Region. On Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., stop by the Newmarket Public Library (438 Park Ave.) where volunteers will be on hand using their skills to fix small appliances, jewelry, toys, clothing, and more for free. Make sure you bring your item and any replacement parts that are needed. One item allowed per guest. Register early as space is limited.
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Good Friday and Easter Holiday Hours of Operation
Newmarket’s buildings and facilities will be running on holiday hours from Friday, April 7 to Monday, April 10 for the Easter long weekend. For municipal emergencies during this time, please call 905-895-5193 and press 3 to be directed to our after-hours service.
For all other inquiries, please leave a voicemail or send an email to info@newmarket.ca. The Town will get back to you as soon as possible.
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