RESTRICTED FIRE ZONE

Please note that our area is currently under a Restricted Fire Zone.  Open burning is not permitted during this time.  For more information, please visit the Ministry of Natural Resources website.

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NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING

Castle Street in Massey will be closed to through traffic between Government Road and Queen Street from Monday, May 14th to Friday, May 18th.

Government Road between Imperial Street and Aberdeen Street will be closed on Tuesday, May 15th from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

These closures are to allow for watermain replacement in these areas.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Will be conducting a Public Meeting on May 22, 2012 @ 7:00 pm (Council Chambers). 

Join us for a brief presentation by guest speaker Bill Clarke, Business Development Officer (LAMBAC), followed by an open Question & Answer period.  We encourage all local entrepreneurs and interested residents to attend this informative evening, and discover how a Business Development Officer can assist you with your business related questions.

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PUBLIC NOTICE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT and ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT

{Planning Act Section 34(12) and 53(5)}

The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers has received applications under the Planning Act for approval in respect of the lands described below.  Council shall consider these applications at a public meeting on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 11   Birch Lake Road, Massey.

File No. C-12-01

The purpose of this consent application is to provide for a new lot in the Rural zone.

The property is described as Salter Township, Section 26, Parcel 7383, 26   Ritchie Road at the intersection of Caddel Road.

The lands subject of this application is not subject of any other application under the Planning Act.

File No. C-12-02

The properties subject to these applications are described as Shakespeare, Concession 5, Lot 5, Parcel 30384 and 21099, 837 and 847 Agnew Lake Road.

The purpose of the consent application is to provide for a lot addition in the Resource Recreation zone.

The purpose of the zoning bylaw amendment application is to allow for a reduced lot frontage in the Resource Recreation zone.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers in respect of the proposed applications, you must make a written request to the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers.

If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers in respect of the proposed consent does not make written submission to the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers before the zoning bylaw is passed, the person or public body  is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers to the Ontario Municipal Board, and may not be added as a part to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Additional information regarding these applications is available at the municipal office at 11 Birch Lake Road, Massey, P0P1P0 during regular office hours.

Dated May 2, 2012

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ATTENTION MASSEY RESIDENTS
 
The Public Works Department will be flushing hydrants starting on: 
Monday, April 30th and continuing through toFriday, May 18th, 2012.

Flushing may cause temporary discolouration of water or loss of pressure.
Before using, please run your tap until the water is clear and refrain from doing laundry while flushing is occurring in your area. 

We apologize for the inconvenience that this may cause. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact The Public Works Department at 705-865-2646 ext. 229 or 705-865-2358.

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