June Newsletter 2015

Town Hall

The Town Council has received complaints when there are functions going on at the Town Hall, the thermostat is getting turned up and left on high. This is not acceptable; the Town has struggled with high Hydro bills this winter and continues to do so. Please do not touch the thermostats in the Town hall they are all set at one temperature and must stay like that.

Waste Management

The Long Range Waste Management Site is now open to the public Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. 

We would like to remind residents that there is a limit of six bags per household.

You are not permitted to put your bags of garbage in another household container.  We are receiving complaints that people are putting their waste in other people’s containers without permission.  This is not permitted.  If there is more than one household in one container inform the town office so they can notify the garbage collector.  

Playground

The Playground area is being damaged and there are reports that  kids have been seen upon top of buildings.This Playground is there to use, have fun and respect what is there not destroy it. There have been a lot of money and hard work put in this Playground so the kids can have somewhere to play and socialize with other kids. If anyone is caught damaging this property it will be their responsibility to fix and repair damages. This is also a big safety issue.

Parsons Pond Volunteer Fire Brigade

Parsons pond volunteer fire brigade and firettes would like to thank everyone who helped with the bake sale on May 30^th , 2015. There was a 50/50 draw and the winner was Sheila Blanchard. Marjorie and Wycliff Rose donated a quilt to the fire brigade, tickets were sold and the winner was Aiden Goosney. There was a $525.00 donation made to the Janeway telethon from the proceeds of the bake sale and 50/50 draw.

Student Employment

The Town Council is accepting resumes from students for summer employment. Please submit your resume with your level of  education to the town office.

Central Development is also accepting resumes. Please forward your resume to their office if you are interested.

Come Home Year

The Come Home Year Committee is reminding residents to register early on or before December 31, 2015. You will be guaranteed to receive a Come Home Year registration bag if you register on or before this date. After December 31, 2015, due to a limited amount of bags purchased, it will be first come first serve basis.

Building Permits

Just a reminder to residents, before you start any construction or renovation, please make sure you have a building permit from the town. NO construction is permitted within the town boundaries without a permit. Thank You.

Municipal Taxes

For customers who are paying their taxes thank you. For those you are not paying there is stricter measures enforced. There is a debit terminal at the town council office for customers who wish to avail of this service. There are also payment plans that can be set up to satisfy your budget. Please make every effort to get your taxes paid on time. The deadline for taxes to be paid is October 31, 2015.

May Newsletter 2015

Student Employment 

We will be accepting resumes from students for Summer Employment 2015. Please submit your resume with your level of education to the town office. 

Central Development will also be accepting resumes.  Please forward resumes to their office if you are interested.

Youth Ventures 

The Youth Ventures Program is up and running again this year as of April 28/2015. Contact will be made with schools and councils starting on May 5/2015. If you know a student between the age of 12 & 29, who will be returning to school in September 2015 that is interested in starting their own business please tell them about our program. Contact Cathy Payne at 243-2744.

 Annual Spring Cleanup 

The town of Parsons Pond will be holding their annual spring cleanup from Monday, May 25 to Saturday, May 30, 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:

•  All garbage must be secured in boxes or garbage bags in a proper manner and placed at your curb.
•    This cleanup does not include old car/truck parts or tires—the waste site is open Tuesday to        Saturdays for those items.
•     Council would like all residents to do their part and help beautify the town by cleaning/tidying their       property and surrounding areas.
•     For garbage pickup please contact the council office at 243-2564 or Dexter Payne at 709-630-0196

       Fire Brigade Banquet

The Fire Brigade Banquet was a great success again this year. Thank You for all your support.

The winners:

Spot Dance: Kelly Keough & Pete Patey.

Door Prize: Lynn Payne

50/50 Draw: Bobbi Jean Biggin & Muriel Biggin.

Marjorie & Wycliff Rose donated a Quilt to the Fire Brigade; there will be tickets available throughout the town for sell.

Marguerite Keough donated a flower arrangement to the Fire Brigade. The winner was Norma Patey.

Speeding In Town 

There have been complaints with concerns about speeding in town. The speed limit is 30 kms/hr on town roads. Please slow down the days and evenings are getting longer, kids are out playing and more people are walking. How would you feel if you cause serious injuries to someone because of speeding that could have been prevented?

Water Cut Off 

This is a final reminder to residents who are in arrears for Municipal Taxes. Your water will be cut Friday May 8, 2015. It is not fair for residents who do not pay their taxes to get the same service as those that do pay.

Emergency Preparedness Kit 

Coalition of Persons with Disabilities, there is an Emergency Preparedness Kit available at the town council office. If anyone with a disability wants to fill out a kit with their personal information, the information will be kept on file at the Town Office in the Fire Department filing cabinet in case of an emergency.

April  Newsletter 2015

Fireman’s Banquet Update 

The Fire Brigade will be having their annual Fireman’s Banquet on Saturday April 25^th, 2015. Supper will start at 8:00 P.M. and dance to follow at 10:00 P.M. Please come and support the Fire Brigade.  Every Household is asked to bring along a dish.

Water Shut Off Date 

Just a reminder that as of Friday, May 5^th, 2015 anyone who owes outstanding taxes will have their Water Shut Off.  The deadline for payment is Thursday, April 30^th, 2015.  Please contact the town office to set up payment options for these accounts.  The Town Council now have a terminal where as you can come to the Office and pay by cash, visa, or mastercard

After this date, notices will be sent to people with outstanding accounts. An outstanding account is one that is owed for a previous year.  This water shut off will be strictly enforced and all outstanding accounts will have to be paid in full before water will be turned back on. There will be an extra $100.00 charge to have your water turned back on. Please consider your priorities if it’s a car, ski doo, atv, ect payment or if it’s the necessities of water and or sewer.

We once again would like to thank those residents who make a point of paying their accounts on time.  We feel it is only fair that everyone pay their share.  Just a reminder that if you have no transportation to the council office please contact the town office and we can  make arrangements to have your payment picked up . If there are no taxes being collected then someone has to suffer and those services will have to be cut.

Snow Clearing 

As you are aware, there has been an enormous amount of snow this year. The Town has faced many challenges in keeping the roads plowed and cleared. The snow clearing budget has exceeded its limit and still continue to do so. If taxes are not paid, the snow clearing and garbage collection will have to be drastically reduced because that is how the snow plow operators and garbage collector get paid. If there are no taxes being collected then someone has to suffer and those services will have to be cut.

March Newsletter 2015

Daylight Saving Time  

It is the time of year again when daylight saving time comes into effect and the clocks will move ahead one hour this weekend. Please make sure all fire, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are checked and working properly.

Winter Carnival

The winter carnival was a great success again this year. The winner of the Lottery Tree was Joy Payne Daniels Harbour . The winners of the snow sculpture were:

1^st Place           Jesse & Alex Blanchard

2^nd Place          Dain Blanchard

3^rd Place          Shaye Biggin

Deadline For Outstanding Accounts

The deadline for payment for outstanding accounts is only one month away.  On May 2^nd, 2015, the maintenance man will be going to the households of this account to shut off water.  Once your water is shut off the complete balance must be paid to the town manager plus a $100.00 hookup fee.

For those of you who do not have water connections.  Your accounts will be submitted to the Credit Bureau for collections with an additional 5% to offset the cost of this service. The other option will be contacting your employer to garnish your wages. 

We would like to sincerely thank those of you that are paying your accounts regularly.   It is not fair for a small portion of our community to use the services without paying their share of the expenses.  The town council is owed a lot of money and will be enforcing stricter measures for those residents that feel they can have a free ride.

February newsletter 2015

                                                                                                                                        
 Municipal Taxes                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                 For all residents of this Town, everyone should have received their 2015 Municipal Tax Bills. For residents who pay their taxes, the town would like to thank you. It would not be possible for the snow clearing to be done, or garbage collection ect. without taxes being paid.    For residents who are not paying or making any  effort to do so,  there will be water cut off and any further action that need to be done will be done.              There are payment plans available which can be set up at the town office   Those payments can be set up to  suit ones  budget but must be paid in full by October 31 of each year.                                                                           

Snow Clearing

The snow clearing season is upon us, the town is asking all residents to keep their vehicles of the roads that has to be plowed. It is making it more difficult to get snow cleared properly. Everyone be extra cautious, snow banks are getting high and there is no way to see if there are other

vehicles coming before entering on roadways.

 Come Home Year And Sports & Rec 

There will be a pancake supper at the Anglican Church basement on Tuesday February 17^th from 4:00 P.M.-6:30 P.M. Please come and support Come Home Year.

The winter carnival is starting February 27^th - March 2^nd. There are lots of activities planned for this event and everyone should try and participate in it.

Debit Machine

The town is in the process of getting a debit machine installed at the town office. We feel it will be a great benefit as most people do not have cash on hand and with no banking facilities available in this area, it will make it more practical for residents to be able to come to the town office and pay their municipal taxes with their bank and or visa or master card.

December Newsletter 2014

                 Season’s Greetings                                                                                                                                                                         

The Town Council would like to wish everyone in our town a very, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May it be a safe and enjoyable one.  

                                                                                                                                                                       

   

                Christmas Office Hours 

 During the holidays the Town Office will be closed from December 23^rd , 2014 to January 5^th, 2015. 

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.

                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.           

                                                                                                                                             

                   Garbage Collection 

    

    The garbage collection days will change during Christmas. The garbage will be collected on Monday December 22, 2014 and Tuesday December 30, 2014.

S               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.

        Municipal Taxes

For residents that have paid their municipal taxes, the town council want to thank you. For residents that are in arrears, please make every effort to pay your taxes. The town depends on taxes for day to day operations. If taxes are not paid, then that will affect our snow clearing, garbage collection ect. Deadline to have taxes paid is October 31 of each year.

November  Newsletter 2014 

     

Remembrance Day Service                                                                                                                                                                      

Tuesday, November 11^th, 2014 there will be a service held for Remembrance Day.  It will be at the Community Center starting at 10:30 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 make payment.  The deadline for unpaid taxes were October 31 2014 . 

Community Enhancement Project                                                                                                                                                            The Community Enhancement project will begin Monday November 10, 2014. Any Senior or persons with disability, there will be workers available to assist in daily chores.                                                                                                                            

 Moose Skins

 It has been brought to the attention of the Town Council that moose skins have been dumped near the fishing sheds. It is illegal to dump waste anywhere except  in a designated waste site.

Boil Water Advisory 

The boil water advisory was lifted as of Friday October 31^st, 2014.  We would like to thank you for your understanding during this time.

Wreath Project

This will be the second year of the handmade holiday wreath  project. If  anyone is interested in this project or buying a wreath, please contact the Town Council Office.