June 2013

911

 

As you may already know, 911 will be introduced province wide in the near future.  Therefore, the council recommends that residents put a number on their house which will assist emergency responders in case of an emergency.  If you are not sure what your house numbe is, please contact the town office or you can get it from your property assessment notice that you receive in the mail from Municipal Assessment Agency.

 

 

 

Municipal Election

 

 

Election Day will be September 24, 2013.  The date for Nomination Day has not been determined yet.

 

 

 

Town Clerk/Manager-Leave of Absence

 

I would like to confirm that I will be away from the office on a leave of absence starting June 21, 2013-January 6, 2013.

 

During this time, I will be visting with my family out of the province.  This hasn't been an easy decision because I care for the overall community as I do for my personal concerns.

 

In my absence, I will make myself available as much as possible to the council and staff in order to make their jobs less difficult and stressful. 

 

It's been a pleasure working with the residents and the council of Parsons Pond and I couldn't have asked for a nicer town to work in. 

 

Joan Parsons

 

 

 

Janeway Fundraiser

 

 

The Volunteer Fire Brigade and Firettes raised $506.00 to donate to Janeway Hospital. 

 

The council would like to extend appreciation to the volunteers that organized this event and to all the people that donated prizes and food. 

May 2013

Boil Order Removed

The boil water advisory has been lifted from the Town's water supply:

• two successive satisfactory bacteriological water analyses have been obtained
• satisfactory free chlorine residual is maintained at the entry to the distribution system
• free chlorine residual is detectable and maintained throughout the distribution system

Delinquent Taxes

We would like to thank those of you that continue to pay your taxes on time and remind those still owing to please make an effort to come in and pay your taxes as soon as possible.

For those of you owing Property or Water/Sewer Tax the dealine will be May 30, 2013 to have all taxes paid in full or your water will be cut.

All Poll Tax must be paid by May 31, 2013 as well, or your account will be submitted to the Collection Agency.

Recreation Update

We raised $520.00 from the Lobster Tickets and the winner were:

Boyce Decker and Shania Payne

Water Protected Areas

It is illegal for anyone to enter a water protected area, but yet we are still having people doing so.  The gate leading to the reservoir was beat down again a couple weeks ago, this is the fourth time we have had to do repairs to the gate.  The public, council, and the Department of Environment are responsible for monitoring and protecting our water supply area in accordance with the Water Resource Act.  Together, we have to ensure the security of having a healthly water supply.  If you have any information regarding this, please contact the council office. 

To put cameras in the watershed area will cost more than $2,000.00 but we are left with no choice but to do so. 

May 2013

Fire Brigade Report

Our Fire Brigade delivers vital fire protection services to our community.  During the Summer months we have a lot of our members away working, so we would like encourage people to come forward and volunteer. 

Some of the support services of being a Fire Brigade Member:

- Provincial Long Service Awards/Medals
- Firefighter License Plates
- Tax Credit of $3000.00
- Training that can be included on your resume

Annual Spring Cleanup

The Town of Parsons Pond will be holding their annual spring cleanup from Monday, May 13, 2013 to Saturday, May 18, 2013.

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 tires and machines or old machines parts
- All residents are asked to clean the ditches out in front of their property
- The coucil would like to encourage everyone to clean up their property
- For garbage pickup please contact the council office at 243-2564 or call Susan at 243-2286

The Waster Management Site will be open to the public every Wednesday starting May 8, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

April 2013

Thank You

– to all of you Parsons Pond Volunteer Fire Brigade

A very big Thank you for your help and support during a call in the beach area. We could not have done it without your help and as well thank you, Rod Goosney for the cutting the trees to make a path to the beach.
It is good to know that you guys are always nearby with your help and support whenever we call. Great Job Boys!
Message from: The Daniel’s Harbour Ambulance

Fire Brigade Update

· Mr. Jim Barry conducted a Fire Department Assessment on our Fire Department on April 3, 2013. This was done as part of a process to gauge the level of services we offer.
· The Town and the Fire Department will work together to improve on areas such as training and better record keeping, as we work toward setting higher standards for the benefit of the community.

· We have made a request from the Department of Municipal Affairs to purchase a new Pumper Fire Truck on 90/10 Municipal/Provincial Ratio. With emphasis being stressed on having an emergency plan in place a new Fire Truck will improve and thus allow a more sustainable response capability to fire and emergency services in Parsons Pond and Three Mile Rock.

· The Fire Brigade is looking for volunteers to help with fundraising. To become a volunteer with the Firettes you must register with the Fire Brigade. Funds raised will go toward the new Fire Truck as well as other equipment needed for example a generator, lighting system for emergencies that happen in the night, and we have a Fire and Rescue Vehicle that need to be painted, etc.

Town of Parsons Pond Blog Address

The Town Council is in the process of setting up a blog. If you have any suggestions on what information should be on the blog, please contact the council office.
Blog address:

www.townofparsonspond.blogspot.ca

Boil Water Advisory

A boil order advisory effective immediately for the following reason:

Water distribution system undergoing repairs.

The boil water advisory shall remain in effect until the reason for issuing the advisory has been corrected and the following criteria have been met:

1. One set of satisfactory bacteriological water samples is obtained with absence

   total coliform and absence of e. Coli per 100ml of sample.

2. Satisfactory free chlorine residual is maintained at the entry to the

   distribution system.

3. Free chlorine residual is detectable & maintained throughout the distribution

   system.

The Boil Water Advisory is for the entire community of Parsons Pond.