January 2022
Challinor Motion Will See Town Fireworks Bylaw Changed
The Town of Milton will strengthen its Fireworks Bylaw as a result of a motion brought forward in late summer by Ward 2 Local Councillor John Challinor II, following complaints by local residents about fireworks being set off illegally late at night in local parks and other public areas. The motion was seconded by Ward 2 Local […]
Challinor Requests Province Fund Local Social Services Programs
Milton Council unanimously supported a motion by Ward 2 Local Councillor John Challinor II requesting the province of Ontario to fund recreational special needs support programs delivered by the Town of Milton, rather than have Miltonians pay for them through their property taxes. Mr. Challinor’s motion was seconded by Ward 1 Local & Regional Councillor […]
Service Delivery Review Results In $225,000 In Savings, So Far
The first phase of the core services review recommended by Ward 2 Local Councillor John Challinor II during the 2018 municipal election campaign and implemented by Milton Council in 2019 has resulted in $225,000 in savings, so far. Nine of the 18 recommendations in phase one of the service delivery review have been implemented. The […]
Eight Miltonians To Be Added To Town Of Milton Walk Of Fame in 2022
Eight more Miltonians of national and/or international stature will be added to the Town of Milton’s Walk of Fame during Ontario Heritage Week in 2022, bringing the total number of inductees to 70. The Walk of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday February 19, 2022 at 2p.m. in the main foyer […]
Town’s Mature Neighbourhoods Character Study In Third And Final Phase
The final components of the third phase of the Town of Milton’s Mature Neighbourhoods Character Study, which focuses on planning measures to protect the Dorset Park and TImberlea neighbourhoods, began in July 2020 and will be brought back to Milton Council for final review and approval in February 2022. Development Services staff initiated the Mature […]
Challinor, Mayor Oppose Latest Property Tax Increase
Milton Council recently approved a 5.46 percent increase to the Town of Milton’s 2022 Budget, which represents a 2.93 percent property tax increase this coming year for local taxpayers. A home in Milton that is currently assessed at $600,000, as of the last market value assessment in January 2016, will pay $4,220 in property taxes, […]