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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1968
Page
21
A huge low slung float carrying a steel tank failed to cross Main St railway tracks near Acton. Mrs. Lou Bonnette alerted station staff after finding the blocked crossing and warning Charlie Perry. Freight train halted, engineer notified, but the float remained wedged on the rails causing disruption.
Halton Planning Association chairman Maurice Newton urged County Council to maintain backing for the group, noting broad municipal involvement and ongoing planning education. The report highlighted film screenings and expert talks as aids, with council praising the association’s work and public input continuing.
Town superintendent Alf Duby cautions residents after reports of large rats or possibly muskrats near Glenlea and Lakeview. He notes construction at a new sewage plant may disturb dens and urges people to avoid muskrats that could be vicious. Pest control is to target the town dump area where sightings occurred. Mayor Les Duby reported a complaint at Mowbray Place, and police investigated an insecure premises incident this week.
Toronto hosted a Friday meeting with Ontario officials and Halton Peel mayors and reeves discussing regional government plans. Minister McKeough suggested formal talks, with Halton counties ready for regionalization and Peel to be first, as Legislation for regionalization could begin in 1971.
Acton OP laid seven liquor charges on Friday and Saturday. A Crewsons Corners shopper in IGA reported seven bottles of liquor stolen from her car in the parking lot around 6 p.m. Friday. Holiday spirits were also linked to another incident in this week’s police book.
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