Town of Parsons Pond P.O. Box 39, Parsons Pond,  NL  A0K 3Z0 Telephone:  (709)243-2564    Fax:  (709)243-2254 Brenda Biggin, Mayor  /  Robin Payne, Deputy-Mayor  /  Blanche Thornhill, Town Clerk/Manager Wayne Bennett, Maintenance  /  Arch Payne, Part-time Maintenance Mike Verge, Fire Chief  /  Angela Thornhill, Recreation/ Adelaide Shears & Mae Coles Ambulance Committee

October  Newsletter 2015

Fire Prevention Week

This is Fire Prevention Week Please check all smoke detectors and fire alarms to make sure they are working proper; keep your chimney clean to prevent creosote buildup. Always change your furnace filters on a regular basis.

Long Range Waste Site

The Long Range Waste Site is opened from Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Anyone that need to dispose of any garbage can do so on these days.

Emergency Preparedness

We would like to remind the residents of Parsons Pond to be prepared for adverse weather.  Here are a few simple tips to help you prepare for this time of year:

·         Watch for warnings and advisories

·         Follow local weather forecasts

·         Prepare and maintain an emergency kit-be ready to cope on your own for at least 72 hours

·         Develop an emergency plan, remember the specific requirements of pets or any person in your household with a medical condition, mobility issues, or other specific needs

·         Be aware of all local emergency numbers

·         Understand your insurance policy

·         Ensure sump pumps are in working order

·         Keep all household drains free from debris

·         Secure patio furniture, yard tools, or playground equipment, and remove dead trees and branches which may be affected by heavy winds

·         Consider installing a hard-lined phone in your residence as cordless phones will not work in a power outage

·         Do not touch or attempt to move downed power lines; advise your utility provider immediately instead

·         If you become aware of flooding on streets or observe areas where culvers are blocked, contact municipal officials to advise them of the situation as soon as possible.More details on personal preparedness can be found at www.gov.nl.ca/fe or at www.getprepared.ca. 

Municipal Taxes

The deadline for all past and current taxes to be paid in full is October 30^th. For residents that are in arrears, your water will be cut by the end of the day on October 30^th, and will not be turned back on until all taxes are paid in full. There will be an additional $100.00 charge to have your water turned back on. Please avoid extra cost. If you are paying basic rate for your property plus water and sewer the cost per week is $13.27 and if it is basic property and water the cost per week is $9.62. If water has to be cut and it will, think about when the tap is turned on to do dishes, laundry, shower, to get a drink or maybe flush the toilet and there is no water. Everyone that has a car, truck, atv, or snowmobile if it is financed you pay more than the weekly cost for the necessities of life.

Election Day

The advanced voting poll is opened Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday October 9-12 from 12 noon to 8:00 P.M. for people that cannot be home for voting day October 19, 2015. The voting Poll for Election Day is opened from 8:30 A.M. - 8:30 P.M. Please make every effort to come and vote for the party you want to represent you for the next four years. Please remember to bring your photo ID, you will not be allowed to vote if you have no ID. If you are a first time voter and you are not on the voters list or you have had a change of address you will need two pieces of ID.