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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 27, 1958

Page

4

Town rejects bid to hire $10,000 resident engineer

Georgetown council debates a plan by Ira Sykes and Harraca to hire a resident engineer at $10,000. Critics argue the town lacks support and question the need, while proponents say a local engineer would monitor subsidies, manage projects, and serve as a town salesman.

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Township taxi rates under review after council motion

Trafalgar council seeks rates from Oakville Tronte and Milton firms amid no fixed township rates. Bulmer says rides within Oakville may use meters while intertown trips should carry a standard rate. Crutcher notes firms could prove fixed township rates by mailed statements.

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Georgetown Council rejects Delrex housing land proposal

In a 6 3 vote Georgetown Council turned down Delrex Development's request to release land for 500 houses. The decision halted prior talks but left room for potential cash settlements without additional business or industry assessments. Some councilors urged waiting for a formal Delrex offer.

Georgetown Delrex

Trafalgar Fire Brigade Reports Lower Calls and Budgets

The Trafalgar Fire Brigade No 2 answered 58 calls last year down from 1056. Fire losses were 20692 in 1057 versus 31137 the previous year. Council set officer pay including fire chief 875 and deputy chief 500 plus time at fires, area secretary 100 and brigade secretary.

Trafalgar Council Trafalgar Fire Department

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