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

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER  2016

 

 

Water Reservoir

 

There has been work done on the water dam to prevent mud and debris from entering the dam. There were still people tearing the gate down at the dam as fast as it was put up it was being taken down. There is a steel gate and fence put up entering the dam road and under no circumstances is any vehicles allowed near the water dam.

Christmas Office Hours

 

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

During the holidays the Town Office will be closed from December 23^rd, 2016 to January 3^rd    2017.  Please try and take care of business with the town before the office closes. 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 18^th, 2016.  The Parade will begin at 2:00 p.m. from the Community Centre; we ask that all floats be there for 1:30 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, DeputyChief   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.

 

Stop & Speed Limit Signs

 

The town has purchased speed limit and stop signs.  They will be put up around town in the spring.

 

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 12:00 P.M. 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 2017

 

The Town has taken steps to provide a balanced budget for 2017. Below is a breakdown of revenue and expenditures

Revenue:

Water/Sewer/Property/Business $207,536.71

Sales of Goods and Services $ 700.00

Other Revenue $31,540.00       

Government Transfers $131,680.46

Other Transfers $ 60,000.00                                    

Total Revenue $431,457.17                    

Expenditures

General Government $ 161,457.01

Protective Services   $ 22,779.12

Transportation Services $ 82,297.80

Environmental Health                     $ 51,031.82

Fiscal Services               $ 113,891.42

Total Expenditures:     $ 431,457.17

 

Garbage Collection

 

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

Thursday, December 29, 2016

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

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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/ Ambulance Committee Adelaide Shears & Mae Coles

November  Newsletter 2016

 

Remembrance Day Service

 

Friday, November 11^th, 2016 there will be a service held for Remembrance Day. It will be at the Community Center starting at 11:00 a.m., and then proceeded to the Anglican Cemetery for remainder of the service. The Mayor will lay a wreath in tribute.  May we never take for granted what these people do for us.   Following the service there will be finger foods at the Community Center sponsored by the Town Council.

 

Municipal Taxes

 

We would like to thank those of you that have made an effort to pay your taxes.  For those of you that still owe taxes please make an effort to get your taxes paid. The deadline for unpaid taxes was October 31 2016.  Water cut off is scheduled for Friday November 11, 2016 due to Remembrance Day holiday cut offs will begin Tuesday November 15, 2016 @ 8:30 P.M.

 

Community Enhancement

 

The Community Enhancement project is started again this year. Any Senior or persons with disability, there will be workers available to assist in daily chores. Someone will be contacting you all when the start date is known.

 

Boil Water Advisory

 

The boil water advisory was lifted as of Friday October 14^th, 2016.  We would like to thank you for understanding during this time.

 

Rabbits At Large

 

The same by law applies to roaming rabbits as do for cats and dogs or any other roaming animal. There have been complaints brought to the town office with concerns of rabbits roaming on the highway and by roads. If you have pet rabbits please keep them caged.

 

 

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 2016

 

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 31^st, 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 a snowmobile if it is financed you pay more than the weekly cost for the necessities of life.

 

 

 

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

September  Newsletter 2016

 

Chase The Ace

 

Parson’s Pond Volunteer Fire Brigade is having a fundraiser to raise money for a new fire truck September 25, 2016. Tickets are 3/$5.00 or 7/$10.00 and will be sold at Parson’s Pond Town Hall from 5:00P.M. - 7:00P.M. every Sunday and drawn at 7:15P.M. must be in attendance to cut the deck of cards. The amount of the jackpot depends on the number of tickets sold. The door prize will be 20% of ticket sales. Please come out and support the local fire brigade.

 

Property Taxes

 

We would like to thank those of you that have been paying their municipal taxes.  For those of you who don’t drive you may contact the town office to make arrangements for your payments to be picked up by the town clerk. 

We would like to inform people that have arrears with the town and have not made an effort to make payments your water will be cut and there will be $100.00 connection fee and all taxes will have to be paid in full before water is turned back on.  If the town cannot collect taxes, the Municipal Operating Grant will be forfeited therefore services will have to be cut. It will not be a good idea for snow clearing in the winter months have to be cut, or if there is a water break or freeze up is not able to fix it. This is a very serious concern and it is not fair to those residents that do pay their taxes to have to be punished for the residents that feel they will pay when it is convenient for them. It does not work that way. Employers from all sources will be contacted to have deductions taken from employees pay cheques to satisfy arrears and current Municipal Taxes owed to the Town. October 31, 2016 is the deadline to have taxes paid in full.

 

School Open

 

The new school year has begun the town hope that all kids had a safe and enjoyable summer. There are still concerns about no street crossing signs and vehicles passing the school bus while their lights are activated. If anyone see this kind of activity happening, please contact the RCMP or call the town office.

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

AUGUST  Newsletter 2016

 

Municipal Taxes

 

This is a reminder, for residents that have their taxes paid, Thank You. For residents who are in arrears there are stricter measures enforced. The deadline for taxes to be paid in full is October 31, 2016. If water has to be cut, there will be a $100.00 hook-up fee before it is turned back on.

 

Parsons Pond Come Home Year

 

Parsons Pond Come Home Year was a great success and a huge Thank You to all volunteers, supporters and everyone that travelled far and near to be home for this special event. Winners of button draws will be posted at a later date.

 

Gate at Dam

 

The gates are torn down at the water dam again. People are advised if you know anyone who is deliberately doing this, please contact the town office. They will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This is the town’s drinking water supply that are being tampered with and this kind of behavior will not be tolerated.

 

Slipway

 

The town wishes to advice residents that are using the launch way where the boats are being hauled upon, there are some boards rotten and need to be replaced. When using the launch way be extremely careful and exercise safety.

 

Peace Garden

 

The town is constructing a Peace Garden in the recreational area at Springhill Drive. Some time ago there were money collected and people paid $100.00 or more to have their love ones names displayed and remembered at the Peace Garden. That will be honored and if there is anyone that have already paid $50.00 and would like to add another $50.00 to have their love ones displayed on a message board that can be arranged. If there is anyone that have not made a contribution and would like to do so please contact the town council office. The town is in preparation to getting this Peace Garden started this fall.

 

Town Office Closed

 

Town office will be closed Monday August 29, 2016-September 5, 2016. The Town Clerk will be on holidays. The office will re-open Tuesday September 6, 2016 @ 8:30 a.m. In case of an emergency you may contact one of your council members.