Sunday December 11, 2011

Ladies and Gentlemen

Last evening was Midland’s first Victorian Christmas House Tour. A magical evening of festive lights and warm welcomes, displayed in six local heritage homes. Thanks to our Heritage Committee, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas….

Monday Dec 12^th features a special Council meeting at 6:00 pm at Town Hall to hear the Chamber of Commerce describe its tourism services. Then at 7:00 pm is the General Committee meeting. A relatively light agenda including:

-          a proposal for a “public space” recycling project

-          recommendation to disband the energy committee

Tuesday December the 13^th will feature the sixth (and hopefully the last) special budget meeting. There will be an in-camera meeting at 6:00 pm in the Town office to discuss budget matters that concern identifiable individuals. Then at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall is the public meeting. The intention remains to hold Midland's budget cost increase to 2% or less for 2012.

On Thursday December 15^th, members of Midland’s police force will be visiting Bayview and Sacred Heart schools to recognize the graduates of the VIP program. The Values, Influences and Peers program teaches children how to stand up to the many challenges of growing up in our society. I would like to recognize Officer Dave Young, Midland Police who is the heart of this program.

And Friday, if you are down on

Aberdeen Boulevard

about 7:00 pm, you may want to pause to hear the “Tiffin neighborhood carolers”. This annual tradition brings the gift of music to our streets.

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As part our Official Plan review, the Town will be updating its vision of the Town and everything that we do as a community. If you wish to make your voice heard on Midland’s future, please get involved before December 23^rd. More information is available at the “Vision 2031” website (www.buildyouridealtown.ca)  or send your ideas to Mr. Wes Crown at planning@midland.ca.

Gord McKay