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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1969
Page
6
A reader vents about keeping Nassagaweya rural while opposing a proposed outside trailer camp near Port Credit. The letter questions funding roads schools services and the viability of a childless, self sustaining development while criticizing planning board demands and local tax implications.
The Free Press retracts a previous claim that Mrs. Alf Fryer’s hollyhock on Bower Avenue stood nine feet tall. The plant actually measured 12 feet three inches, correcting the garden record.
A total of 95000 in building materials issued in Nassagaweys township during August included four residences costing 85000, three accessory buildings at 2000, and one industrial building at 8000. Yearly permits total 814 thousand dollars. council expects to reach the million-dollar milestone.
Halton County Board of Education invites Acton and district residents to evening classes at Georgetown or Milton District High School this winter. A half page Free Press ad lists courses, fees, and registration nights. Night school now offers Grades 9 to 13 academic subjects plus commercial, technical, home economics, general interest and English for New Canadians courses.
Residents of the BR. E. 1. Acton camp near Fairy Lake fear displacement after Esquesing township council rejected a winter stay for 10 trailers. Reeve George Currie ordered occupants out by September end, noting the tourist camp license covers only seasonal use. Residents stress local economy and temporary housing challenges as they seek options.
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