“Place of the White Rolling Sands” is the definition for the name Penetanguishene and it is now also the title of the newest public art piece on Main Street. On February 15, during the 72nd Winterama festivities, the Town of Penetanguishene will be unveiling a sculpture conceived by local artist Camille Myles. The public is invited to gather in front of 83 Main Street at 10 a.m. to see the work unveiled, which will be followed by the Winterama parade.
The provincial government is developing a new poverty reduction strategy for Ontario and is seeking feedback from residents on encouraging job creation and connecting people to employment, providing people with the right supports and services and lowering the cost of living and making life more affordable.
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene will hold a Public Meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Townhall, 10 Robert Street W., Penetanguishene, to pass a Zoning By-law amendment to remove a Holding “H” Symbol from the Zoning By-law as per Section 36 of the Planning Act R.S.O 1990 c.P.13. (Note: To access the Council Chambers please enter the Municipal Office from the parking lot at the rear of the building located adjacent to Shanahan Road)
The Town of Penetanguishene Public Works Department has released the Asphalt Resurfacing Tender for 2020 on Bids & Tenders.ca.
The Culture Alliance is currently accepting funding applications from individuals and arts, culture and heritage organizations interested in offering free or pay-what-you-may community engagement activities and projects as part of Culture Days 2020 and #30DaysOfCulture 2020.
The Town of Penetanguishene is pleased to celebrate the ongoing contributions of seniors by recognizing one outstanding senior in the community annually.
Midhurst/January 28, 2020 – Starting February 3, 2020 curbside waste collection in the County of Simcoe is changing to garbage and recycling collection on alternating weeks, with green bin collection continuing weekly.
TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 27(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended and By-law 2008-22 of the Town of Penetanguishene, The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene will be considering a by-law to stop up and close Unnamed Rd PL 69 Tay abutting N Limit of Lt 117 Con 2 Tay, BTN Fuller St and St. Andrew’s Lake; Penetanguishene, County of Simcoe being all of the lands described in PIN 58446-0023.
The Town of Penetanguishene has lowered the flags at Townhall to half-mast in honour of former Midland Mayor and Councillor George MacDonald who passed away over the weekend.