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Council Highlights
Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 06:00 PM
Civic Precinct Project Update
At the Special Council Meeting, Council voted confirming the inclusion of park space and other public amenities such as an amphitheatre, reflecting pond/skating rink, public promenade and gardens at the Civic Precinct. The Civic Precinct is the Town-owned land at the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Major Mackenzie Drive. It is recognized for its potential to be an important symbolic and functional space in the centre of Town. The Civic Building and underground...
Council Highlights
Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 02:30 PM
New Integrity Commissioner Appointed
In February 2018, Council approved the recruitment of a new permanent Integrity Commissioner to replace Amberley Gavel Ltd, Richmond Hill’s interim Integrity Commissioner from 2013-2018. At the June 26 Council meeting, Council received the information that ADR Chambers Inc. was selected to provide Integrity Commissioner services to Richmond Hill. ADR Chambers has appointed Deborah Anschell as Richmond Hill’s named Integrity Commissioner. The Integrity...
Council Highlights
Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 09:30 AM
Maintenance of Parks Infrastructure Key to Exceptional Public Service
Richmond Hill’s parks are vital components to its community. As such, Council voted unanimously for the full reconstruction of three lit tennis courts located in Headwaters Community Park. Funding ($495,000 before tax) will be allocated from the Infrastructure Repair and Replacement Reserve Fund. Work includes the replacement of court surfaces, new nets and posts, perimeter fencing, site furnishings and the re-lamping of the...
Richmond Hill to Open David Dunlap Observatory
Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2018 02:15 PM
Richmond Hill to Open David Dunlap Observatory
RICHMOND HILL – As the owner of the David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) property, today (May 31, 2018), Richmond Hill announced that starting soon, unique recreation programs focusing on astronomical activities will begin at the observatory.
As well, plans are underway for the property to create a destination park on the site. As noted in the DDO Park Master Plan, the park will be a combination of heritage preservation, recreation opportunities and a...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, May 28, 2018 07:30 PM
Safe Drinking Water for Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill closely manages its drinking water system to ensure safety and a high standard of water quality. In accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, Council received the 2017 Municipal Drinking Water System Report for Richmond Hill’s water distribution system, which details the Town’s continual compliance with provincial standards for testing and reporting processes. The report includes Richmond Hill’s 98.28% inspection rating from the...