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. 

October  Newsletter 2014

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 culverts 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. 

  

September  Newsletter 2014

 Civic Address                                                                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                                            .                            This is a reminder to residents of Parsons Pond, all households has to have numbers displayed on their homes before December 31^st 2014 before 911 come into effect.

This is necessary in case of an emergency. The Ambulance, Fire Truck, and Police will need this information before 911 is put in place.

Please contact the town office Monday to Friday 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. to confirm your civic address                                                                                                                           

  
Property Taxes

 We would like to thank those of you that have been paying their municipal taxes. If there is anyone that don’t drive and would like for the town clerk to pick up their payments, you may contact the town council office.

Any resident that has not made any effort to pay their taxes, it will be sent to the collection agency and this will affect your credit rating. If your taxes have to be collected through the collection agency there will be additional charges. This is very costly which takes away from other services the town could be providing with your tax dollars. If you would like to set up a payment plan please visit or contact the town council office .All municipal taxes are due by October 31, 2014.

Tree House Family Resource Centre

The Tree House Family Resource Centre will be starting Thursday September 18^th at 1:00 p.m.in the Anglican Church Basement Parsons Pond.

Liquor License

 The town would like to inform all residents if you are planning on booking the town hall for kids, adult birthday parties, or anniversary parties you have to let the town manager know at least a week in advance. There has to be a special events license applied for through the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation before any one of those events can take place at a licensed establishment.

Canada Flag

The Canadian flag at Hillview Park has been removed from the flag pole. If anyone know where the flag is at or know of anyone who has taken it down, please contact the town council office.

August 2014

Bus Shelter

There have been reports that tourist are using the bus shelter for a washroom. This is not acceptable; our kids have to wait in the shelter for the school bus. If this problem continues the bus shelter will have to be moved to another location.

Lift Station

The lift station had to be repaired due to being tampered with. This has been an unexpected cost to the town. Please do not through cloths or rags in the lift station.

Plane Wharf/Hillview Park

There are reports that kids have been seen on the plane wharf spinning out on their dirt bikes. This is unacceptable. The wharf is being repaired; we should try and take care of it.

There has also been a window broke at the canteen building at Hillview Park and garbage being thrown around, there are garbage cans at the park where garbage can be disposed of.  If you see or know of anyone damaging property or throwing garbage around please contact the council office.

Parsons Pond Summer Festival

The Parsons Pond Summer Festival was very successful again this year, Thank you to all the volunteers and supporters and participants.

A list of winners from the festival buttons are:

1^st draw          Swing                    Ward Blanchard

2^nd draw         Fireplace/Grill       Emma Goosney

3^rd draw          Fire Pit                   Shaye Biggin

4^th draw          BBQ                      Conner Caines

5^th draw          Lawn Chairs        Johnny Blanchard

6^th draw          Lawn Ornament  Otto Payne

50/50 draw      $4000.00               Calvin Inglish        

Congratulations to all the winners!