Acton Proposes Boundary Changes in North Peel Halton Plan
Acton council rejects no growth stance and urges changing North Peel Halton boundaries to include parts of Esquesing Nassagaweya Erin and Eramosa. It backs a one level Education Board, regional governance with mixed county and provincial roles, and strong local planning committees to manage growth, planning, and services while ensuring adequate water and sewage capacity.
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Nassagaweya
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Eramosa
Georgetown
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Georgetown Hospital
Erin Township
Education
Justice
Court House
Registry Office
South Halton
North Halton
South Peel
North Peel
Department of Municipal Affairs
Department of Planning and Development
County Planning Board
Halton Planning Assoc
Plunkett
Ontario
Doris Fryer
Acton J
Acton Parks Board
Acton Women's Institute
Golden Age Club
St. Alban’s Church
Robert J. Loutter
Acton council race features ten candidates
During the municipal election on Tuesday December 6 voters will choose six council members. Candidates include Brendan Aherne Robert Drinkwalter Mrs Doris Fryer Robert Loutter Earl Masales G W Pat McKenzie Charles Perry Ted Tyler Jr Earl Waller and William Williams. Each presents a platform detailing local plans for taxes development and community projects.
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Brendan Aherne
Robert Drinkwalter
Doris Fryer
Robert Loutter
Earl Masales
G. W
Pat) McKenzie
Charles Perry
Ted Tyler Jr
Earl Waller
William Williams
R. J. Aherne
Meadvale Road
Hatton
Parks Board
Acton
Churchill Rd. S
Georgetown
Acton Community, Credit, Union Ltd
M. Z. Bennett Home, and School Association
Acton Planning Board
Garnet W
Robert Little Public School
Acton Y's Men's Club
Trinity United . Church
R.C.A
Y.M.C.A
Committee of
Jeffrey Avenue
Charlies W.perry
Canadian National Railway
Edward
Ted) Tyler Jr
Hive
Peel St
Acton Citiens’ Band
Chamber of Commee
Ride to polls C of C service in Acton
The Acton Chamber of Commerce offers rides to the polls on election day. Volunteers Paul Nielsen and Roy Goodwin organize pickups and returns from 30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Those needing transportation may call two listed numbers to reach Nielsen's Clothing or the Sports Corner.
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Chamber of Commerce
Nielsen
Paul Nielsen
Roy Goodwin
Chamber
Voters head to polls to choose six council seats
At the Robert Little School auditorium the annual nomination meeting set the stage for a council race with ten candidates declared by 9 p.m. Friday. Incumbents Mosales Drinkwalter Williams and Mrs. Fryer join newcomers McKenzie Tyler Loutter Perry Waller and Aherne for the December 6 vote while acclamations confirmed the mayor reeve deputy reeve and school trustees and hydro commissioners.
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Hydro
Robert Little
Earl Mosales
Robert Drinkwalter
William Williams
George Fryer
G. W. McKenzie
E. Tyler Jr
Robert Loutter
Charles Perry
Earl Waller
Brendan Aherne
Halton Health Officer resigns to join provincial department
Dr Archie Bull MHO of Halton County Health Unit since July 1952 resigns to become regional medical officer with the Ontario Department of Health. In Milton November 24 he cites timing and expresses gratitude to the Board for support, noting 14 years of service shaping Halton’s health facilities and unit growth.
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Halton County
Ontario Department of Health
Board of Health
Bull
Halton
Newmarket
University of Western Ontario
Air Force
Halton County Health Unit
Department of Health
Overfunded county spending under fire in Halton 1965
Oakville Councillors demand a provincial inquiry into Halton County finances after a Toronto paper exposed about 10 345 spent on entertaining travel and liquor in 1965. The motion to deplore the overspending was approved and a review by Treasurer John T White notes most costs fell within permissive legislation. Key items include a 1714 81 Warden dinner for Herb Merry, a 231 50 Museum Board party, 547 90 Plow Match expenses, 2974 06 public receptions, and 9871 44 councillors staff meetings and conventions. Continued on Page Three.
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Halton
Oakville
Toronto
F. McLean Anderson
Department of Municipal Affairs
John T
White
Oakville Council
Herb Merry
Merchants Set Christmas Hours
The retail section of the Chamber of Commerce announces additional open store hours for busy Christmas shoppers. Downtown merchants met on November 23 to discuss proposals. while some disagreed, they approved hours published this week and expect broad adherence. The Free Press advertisement appears on page 3.
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Esquesing Township goes to polls for reeve and council
Esquesing ratepayers vote Monday December 5 to elect a reeve from two candidates and three council members from four nominees. Incumbent George Leslie and deputy Wilfrid Leslie vie for reeve. Incumbents Tom Hill and C F Patterson seek re election with newcomers James Goodlet and E George Bates.
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Esquesing
Stewarttown Hall
George Currie
William Lawson
Russell Miller
George Leslie
Wilfrid Leslie
Esquesing Council
Tom Hill
C.F
Pat) Patterson
Jaan
Nassagaweva Township seeks reeve and council seats
At a packed nomination session 17 candidates were nominated for Nassagaweva Township posts on council and the school board. Incumbent Reeve William J. Coulter faces Allan Ackman. Deputy-Reeve Willard Hoey is acclaimed for 1967 68. five seek three council seats including incumbents Gordon Mahon and MacArthur and new contender Gus Goutouski. School board nominees include incumbents Birth Inglis Gibson and McPhilyl with Dr Caldwell Young not running. five newcomers join.
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Nassagaweva Township
B. D. Young
Council
Ross Gordon
William Mahon
Anne MacArthur
Alo Ld
Gus” Goutouski
Elva Newton
Horace Birth
Claude Inglis
Art Gibson
Jack McPhyil
Cldl Young
Willie Essery
Frances Sweet
Robert J. Gregg
Patrick Redgrave
Carlo Bruce
Election service by Free Press expected next Tuesday
The Free Press will offer its usual election service next Tuesday evening. Call 853-2010 after 8 p.m. for results. With one ballot to be counted, results should be ready before late, and the service will likely close around 10 p.m. Results will also be posted in the stationery store.
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