Focal seeks fair support for Georgetown development proposal
Focal Properties urges Halton Hills residents to back its 360 acre plan near Mountain View Road as Ontario boards and courts weigh the dispute with the town over Delrex agreements. S.B. Mc Laughlin argues the town promised rights and benefits, cites 1965 66 actions, and warns against zoning and plan delays that would block housing and industrial growth.
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Silver Creek
Halton Hills
Focal Properties Ltd
Mountainview Road
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Laughlin
Herald Today
Ontario Municipal Board
OMB
Ontario Supreme Court
Focal Properties
Delrex Developments
Delrex
Hatten Hills
No Decision on Heritage Grant for Acton Town Hall
Halton Hills council faces delay as the Ontario Heritage Foundation defers grant decisions for Acton town hall. The Save The Town Hall Committee awaits a firm funding plan, with potential council backing and a December deadline. Local officials debate priorities amid tax concerns and possible demolition costs.
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Acton Town Hall
Halton Huds Council
Ontario Heritage Foundation
Ore Council
Doug Fread
Save the Town Hall
Save the Town Hall Committee
Yvonne Rosenquist
Foundation
Petition for Privacy Spurs Georgetown High Action
Georgetown and district high school students circulate a petition for privacy and bus cost relief. They ask principal Mike Furlong to restrict cafeteria access and ban indoor smoking for students while allowing teachers to smoke, sparking debate. The petition calls for a school assembly to explain the decision, with the principal’s comment pending after review.
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District High School
Mike Furlong
The
Herald
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Acton wetlands study eyed at Fairview cemetery project
The RBG and town study acton wetlands with the town engineer to consult Dr. Les Laking of the Royal Botanical Gardens on planting and upkeep of a beauty-spot in Fairview cemetery. The program, provincial funded, offers free services to map planting and create a multi-year plan for public lands only.
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Les Laking
Royal Botanical Gardens
Acton
Fairview
Halton Hills
Town appoints four councillors to draft two job descriptions
Mayor Tom Hill named four councillors Mike Armstrong Les Duby C F Patterson and Walter Bichn to craft job descriptions for the clerk administrator and a management coordinator. Descriptions due by end of December. Hill said no two hires will replace Doug Pritchard as he moves to Penticton B C.
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Tom Hill
Doug Pritchard
Mike Armstrong
Les Duby
C.F
Pat) Patterson
Walter Bichn
Pritchard
Hill
the Herald
Penticton
B.C
Pedestrian Struck On 22 Sideroad Injures Child
An 11 year old boy received minor injuries after being struck by a car driven by Kenneth Distey 24 of Toronto on December 5 near the 10th line on 22 Sideroad Georgetown. Poor road conditions from a winter storm caused the vehicle to slide backward up a hill and strike the pedestrian.
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Ronald Green
RR4
Georgetown
Kenneth Distey
Toronto
Disley
Policeman appeals demotion in Halton force case
Sgt. Jason Field will appeal a conviction for excessive force to the Halton Police Commission at the Dec 22 meeting. Field, found guilty Friday, faces demotion to first class constable with a pay cut of 1373, pending appeal outcomes. The May incident involved Gary Sparling of Acton after a high speed car chase through Georgetown.
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Jason Field
Halton
Field
Sargeant
Sparling
Gordon Turner
Turner
al Reulens
Hallon Police Association
Dale Carnegie Course Filling Up in Hatton Hills
Hatton Hills Herald publisher announces the world famous Dale Carnegie course sponsored by The Herald will be filled soon. The third Hatton Hills class attracts strong interest as organizers schedule a breakfast and lunch at North Halton Golf and Country Club for area businessmen. Reservations via The Herald or the golf club.
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Hit Evdokimoff
Hatton Hills
K. D. Crone
Halton Hills Considers Phased Municipal Office Expansion
The special building committee of Halton Hills council endorsed expanding Trafalgar Road offices with a phased plan to be funded by a $600,000 debenture. Engineering, architect negotiations, and inclusion of the planning department in the first phase were approved amid calls to act promptly and avoid future council delays.
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Halton Hills
Trafalgar Road
Hatton Hills
Bob Austin
Pete Pomeroy
Don Hallford
Coun
G.W
Pat) McKenzie
Hallford
Mike Armstrong
Mickey Mouse
Rey Booth
Booth
Ray Hing
Mario Venditt
Haliford
C. F. Patterson
Marilyn Serjeantson
Mayor Hill
Peter Marks
Betty Fisher backs library board and plans for expansion
Betty Fisher proposes a million dollar library spend while Ben Boyer announces a new Georgetown library and retirement plans. Debate centers on renovating the current site versus building anew at Cedarvale Park, with concerns over a 400000 debenture and parkland use. Halton Hills board faces resignations as William A Boyle declines reappointment, signaling renewed leadership.
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Cedar- Cedarvale Park
Fisher
Halton Hill Boardmember Boyle's 1974 78 Term Noted
The text indicates Mr. Boyle served on the Halton Hill board for the central region from 1974 to 1978, during seven years of tenure on the Minetie Bai 8 Central Regi council.
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Minetie, Bai 8 Central Regi
Eee Entra’ Egiona Rard
Cettahe Ans Cances
Halton Hill Board
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