Thank you for your continued feedback in developing strategic plans for our community. As directed by Council in December, staff are asking you for community feedback on an Urban Forest Strategy draft plan. Urban forest includes trees and woodlands in maintained parks, green spaces, natural areas and ravines, and on the escarpment, along streets, and… Read More
Call for Feedback – Flamborough Community Energy and Emissions Plan
Staff are asking residents to provide input and share feedback on the Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP), a long-term plan to meet Hamilton’s future energy needs while improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The CEEP includes every aspect of city-wide energy use and GHG emissions, from homes to transportation to industry… Read More
Notice of Online Public Information Centre for Highway 6 and Highway 401 Improvements Study
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) continues to move forward with the Detailed Design and Class Environmental Assessment for improvements to Highway 6 and Highway 401, located in the Township of Puslinch, Wellington County, and the City of Hamilton. Additional information can be found on the Project website. A virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) is… Read More
Hamilton Arts Council – Community Surveys for Organizations, Artists and Audiences
Hamilton Arts Council are spearheading an initiative to deliver an effective digital arts platform, to support artistic planning, promotional efficiency, and communications through gathering feedback to ensure this platform will meet the needs of the arts community. There are three types of surveys, all found at this link – for Arts Organizations, Individual Artists, and Arts Audiences. They are 100% anonymous and… Read More
Flamborough Review Column by Councillor Partridge: Waterdown Road to be closed for 6-8 weeks this summer
Historical plaque project underway, writes Partridge Coun. Judi Partridge, Ward 15, Flamborough Review Thursday, February 11, 2021 Recently, Aldershot councillor Kelvin Galbraith and I discussed the upcoming complete closure of Waterdown Road, south of Flatt Road for six to eight weeks during July and August 2021. The closure is part of the City of Burlington’s… Read More
Hamilton councillors want say on province’s pitch for shorter LRT line
News Hamilton councillors want say on province’s pitch for shorter LRT line Partridge says proposal is ‘completely different,’ but mayor says there’s no ‘material change’ Teviah Moro Hamilton Spectator Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Mayor Fred Eisenberger faces a tough sell for some city councillors as he holds out hope a shorter version of LRT gains… Read More
Important Rural Internet Broadband Survey For Residents, Farms and Businesses
As your Councillor living in the rural area myself, my family knows the frustration many residents are experiencing with lack of consistent internet broadband in their homes. I encourage and remind all residents, rural, home-based business, farms, and agri-businesses to complete this survey to provide direct feedback on your experience with internet connectivity. Staff are… Read More
Snow Angels Needed in Flamborough
Volunteer snow angels in Waterdown / Flamborough wanted! Flamborough Connects match volunteers with those in need of support shovelling their driveways in Waterdown and Flamborough areas. Anyone 14 years of age or older, who is physically able to remove snow, may volunteer for the program. This is a great opportunity for families to help out… Read More
New Waterdown, Flamborough Heritage Plaques Project
I am pleased to share that 12 historical plaques are now underway with planned installation throughout 2021-2022 in the Waterdown Village Heritage District and at significant Flamborough heritage landmarks. The Task Force doing creative design, writing and research includes the Waterdown BIA, Flamborough Archives and The Waterdown-East Flamborough Heritage Society, working together with myself and staff…. Read More
‘The care they deserve’: Waterdown dog groomers pleased to be allowed to open
News Provincial government changed rules Feb. 4 Mac Christie Flamborough Review Monday, February 8, 2021 While the stay-at-home order will continue in Hamilton until February 16, the Ontario government is allowing pet grooming businesses to open under specific conditions — and Waterdown dog groomers are rejoicing. Stephen Warner, press secretary and issues manager for the… Read More