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, Regional Maintenance  /  Corey Ward, Part-time Maintenance Mike Verge, Fire Chief  /  Angela Thornhill, Recreation/ Ambulance Committee Adelaide Shears & Mae Coles

December Newsletter 2015

Water Reservoir

There are people entering the road to the water reservoir on 4 wheelers and other types of bikes. There is mud entering the water from the bikes having the road spun up. If you have any concerns for family or friends that use and drink this water on a daily basis maybe you should find an alternative route to ride those bikes. This is the town’s property and if anyone knows who is using this road to the water reservoir please contact the town council office. This is a very serious concern.

Christmas Office Hours

The Town Council wants to wish everyone in our town, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

During the holidays the Town Office will be closed from December 23^rd, 2015 to January 4^th   2016. 

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 is Saturday, December 19^th, 2015.  The Parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. from the Community Centre; we ask that all floats 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                        Boyce Decker, Deputy Chief 243-7293                      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:

1.       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.

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

  Check all light and plug-ins to ensure they are working properly.

Fire Brigade Tickets

The winners of the tickets sold by the Fire Brigade were:

1^st Prize 11x14 Picture                   Sharon Ball

2^nd Prize Christmas Stocking        Simone Stone

3^rd Prize Tree Skirt, Table Runner, Coasters, & Apron                                                                                                                                   Della Blanchard

4^th Prize  Christmas Swag            Harmony Decker

The Fire Brigade wants to thank everyone who bought tickets and the people and organization that donated these items.               

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.

Budget with Revenue/Expenditures for 2016

The Town has taken steps to provide a balanced budget for 2016. Below is a breakdown of revenue and expenditures

Revenue:

Water/Sewer/Property/Business $201,842.69

Sales of Goods and Services $ 700.00

Other Revenue $35,000.00       

Government Transfers $125,994.86                                         

Total Revenue $363,537.55                    

Expenditures

General Government $ 139,152.72

Protective Services   $ 40,051.75

Transportation Services $ 90,424.50

Environmental Health                     $ 48,195.89

Fiscal Services               $ 45,712.69

Total Expenditures:     $ 363,537.55 

Garbage Collection

Council wants to inform residents Christmas Week garbage collection will be on the following days:

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Thursday, December 31, 2015

The Waste Management Site will be closed on the following days:

Friday, December 25, 2015

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Friday, January 1, 2016