December 2013

Season’s Greetings

The Town Council would like to wish everyone in our town a very, 

Merry Christmas.  May it be a safe and enjoyable one.  

Christmas Office Hours

During the holidays the Town Office will be closed from December 24^th, 2013 

to January 2^nd, 2014. Please try and take care of any business you have with

 the council before the office closes.  The Town Councilors and Staff will 

only be available in case of an emergency.

Parade and Christmas Tree

The annual Santa Claus Parade will be going ahead on Saturday, December 21^st, 2013. 

  The Parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. from the Community Centre; we ask that any float

s be there for 12:30 p.m.  The Christmas Tree will follow the Parade.  Santa Claus will

 be riding in the Fire Brigade Float again this year.

We would love for everyone to come out and participate again this year.

For further information please contact:

Mike Verge, Fire Chief                   243-2560    

Greg Payne, Deputy Fire Chief        243-2100    

 Stan Patey, Treasurer                     243-2382     

Town Office                                    243-2564                                        

Safety Tips for Christmas

Here are a few helpful tips to help make our holidays a safe and happy one:

v  Throw out all packing materials like Styrofoam pellets, ties, plastic bags, and 

wrapping. Children can choke or suffocate on them.

v  When buying a real tree, check to see that it is fresh.  Water tree daily.  Make

 sure the tree is well secured in a sturdy stand. Place tree away from any source of heat.

v  Metal tree ornaments and decoration should be kept away from young children. 

  They may contain lead that can be harmful to young children if they put them in their mouths.

v  When decorating your home, only use indoor lights inside and outdoor lights outside.

  Check the light strings and extension cords for frayed or exposed wires, loose connections

 or broken light sockets. Do not overload electrical outlets. Turn off holiday lights before you

 go to bed.

v  Have your chimney cleaned and inspected at least once a year.  Make sure that your

 chimney is working well so that wood smoke does not come into the room.

v  Make sure you have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in your home.

v  Please do not drink and drive.  Walk or arrange to be picked up by someone else.  

You are not only a danger to yourself but a danger to everyone in the community when you 

drink and drive. 

Long Range Waste Management Site

As of Sunday, December 1^st, 2013, the Long Range Waste Management Site will not 

be open to the public on Wednesday.  It will continue to be open on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.

 to 4:00 p.m.  

Garbage will be collected in Parsons Pond for the holidays on Monday, December 23^rd, 2013

 and Monday, December 30^th, 2013.  

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Susan at (709) 215-0975.  

She is available to discuss anything regarding Waste Management Tuesday to Saturday weekly 

from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Snow clearing Regulations

(a)    During the period of December 1 to May 31 it is illegal to park any vehicle on a street or highway 

under the jurisdiction of the Town Council of Parsons Pond, between the hours of 12 midnight 

and 8:00 a.m.

(b)   It is illegal to throw, push or otherwise deposit snow or any other material onto any street or 

highway (which would also include all street reservation and ditch areas).

Violators may be ticketed for each occurrence.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.  These regulations are in place for everyone’s safety.