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Council Highlights
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 03:00 PM
Supporting Call for Predictable and Sustainable Funding
Sharing their concern for the need to close the municipal fiscal gap, Richmond Hill Council passed a resolution supporting the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) What’s Next Ontario initiative. As per a recent poll conducted on behalf of the association, 76 per cent of Ontarians are concerned or somewhat concerned property taxes will not cover the cost of infrastructure while maintaining municipal services and 90 per cent agree...
Richmond Hill Launches New Website
Posted on Monday, October 17, 2016 05:45 PM
Contact: Meeta Gandhi, Director, Communication Services Division, 905-747-6311, meeta.gandhi@richmondhill.ca
Focuses on ease of use, mobile design and new features
RICHMOND HILL - Today, Richmond Hill launched its new website. While the address, RichmondHill.ca, is still the same, the new website was designed with the goal of improving the experience for all users and includes a clean, simple homepage, ease of navigation and improved functionality.
“We created the new website with your needs in mind...
Council Highlights
Posted on Friday, October 14, 2016 03:00 PM
Richmond Hill Tennis Strategy Approved
Council approved the Richmond Hill Tennis Strategy to continue supporting the growth and development of the sport of tennis over the next several years. The strategy also refers to the provision of an additional seasonal indoor tennis facility. Public consultation undertaken as part of Richmond Hill's 2013 Recreation Plan revealed that tennis is very popular among local residents and has the potential for further development. As such, the Town developed the...
Council Highlights
Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 02:15 PM
Richmond Hill Receives Funding for Cycling Infrastructure
Council was notified that Richmond Hill has been awarded $325,000 in funding from the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program. The money will help pay for construction of Phase 1 of Richmond Hill’s portion of the Lake to Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail, which will run along Leslie Street from Highway 7 to just north of 16th Avenue. The Lake to Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail will be an on and off-road amenity from Lake...
Green Light for David Dunlap Observatory Park Master Plan
Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 01:45 PM
Contact: Patrick Lee, Director, Policy Planning, patrick.lee@richmondhill.ca, 905-771-2420 Plan Focuses on Astronomy Education, Environmental Preservation and Cultural Heritage RICHMOND HILL – Council approved the David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) Park Master Plan which determines an overall vision and strategic approach to preserving and enhancing the 40-hectare site. This will result in one of Richmond Hill’s destination parks with modern amenities for the public to enjoy.
Through the public...