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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1956
Page
8
Trafalgar Fire Brigade members accuse Bronte Reeve Thomas Millward of forbidding two councillors Ken Lewis and Frank Wright from leaving during a fire alarm at last week’s council meeting. The firemen say the siren prompted the request to depart, which was denied.
Oakville council will wait two more weeks before filing a complaint with the Ontario Municipal Board. Chairman Cumming faces a slow ruling on Oakville's bid to annex 6 000 acres of Trafalgar Township. Canada tax policy notes corporate taxes take about half of profits.
Clarkesdale residents will gain a modern shopping centre with a sub post office as Nelson township nears its fourth 1,000,000 plant in 12 months. Reeve Harold Adkins announced council approval to sell three acres on Mountainside Ave for the new stores and an initial plant employing about 140 workers.
Burlington Public School Board has put off appointing a representative to the Burlington Public Library Board pending further study. Trustee Frank Crouch argues the school board should act on its own recommendations and cautions against library board influence. Milton Public School Board recently named Judge Monroe as their library representative.
Pasteurization of milk is expected to become obligatory in June for Septiles Quebec a town of about 6000 people. The move reflects measures to ensure safe dairy products for residents and local industry.
The Oakville CGE plant will produce a new filament lamp described by Victor Oldham as a major advance in lamp efficiency. The lamp uses a vertical coiled filament rather than the horizontal type used since 1937, promising substantial lighting efficiency and power savings.
Georgetown council debated what constitutes a subdivision after a law firm asked about building 15 houses on Frank Deakin’s Elm Street property. The discussion covered lot taxation, road opening, and precedent with previous subdivisions, with no decision made.
A government measure proposing new public funds or tax measures must be introduced in the House of Commons by a Cabinet Minister as required by parliamentary procedure. The rule aims to ensure executive accountability for fiscal proposals and budgetary priorities.
Brampton council hears Harold S. Hare present a bold office building plan costing about three quarters of a million dollars. The 10 storey concrete steel structure faces St Paul’s United Church on Main Street and includes elevators the town would not have, with underground parking and a first class restaurant on the main floor. Construction to start soon with completion nine months after start.
Nelson council agrees to study the proposal to elect school trustees by wards. A North Nelson delegation of eight urged private bill action while roads hindered turnout and council members weighed provincial support and board-wide implications.
Halifax mayor Leonard Kitz says he will surrender his $500 annual car allowance to the city for the construction of a children’s swimming pool. The move aims to fund a community facility and broaden public amenities.
Burlington council ends by law fight saying the ward by law cannot be changed. Town clerk notes the people voted for it and it will stand. The by law now sets elections for mayor, reeve, deputy reeve at large and one councillor from each of six wards.
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