Tillsonburg Update - March 27

Job Postings

The Town of Tillsonburg is also hiring for the following positions:

• Aquatics Coordinator - Contract
• Facility Attendant (P/T)
• Recreation Facilitator
• Transfer Station Attendant - Casual

For full details, visit careers.tillsonburg.ca

Citizen of the Year Nominations

The Town of Tillsonburg is now accepting nominations for the Tillsonburg Citizen of the Year Award.

This award recognizes an individual who makes an outstanding contribution to the Town of Tillsonburg, with no expectation of personal gain. Volunteering of personal time and talent towards the betterment of our community are hallmarks of this award. Nominees can be recommended either for outstanding contributions to the community in the past year, or over a number of years. Nominations will be accepted until Monday, March 31, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Learn more and submit your nomintation today at www.tillsonburg.ca/citizen.

Volunteer Achievement Awards

The Tillsonburg Volunteer Achievement Awards recognize individuals who make significant, sustained contributions to the community as a volunteer and are awarded only a quarterly basis. Anyone may nominate an individual for the award, however only nominees who live in Tillsonburg or whose volunteer service benefits the Tillsonburg community will be considered.

Learn more and make your nomination today at www.tillsonburg.ca/volunteer

Seasonal Street Sweeping

The seasonal street sweeping has begun in Tillsonburg. Sweeping will occur during the day, evening and overnight hours throughout the coming weeks. Your patience and understanding is appreciated.
The benefits of street sweeping include:

• Enhancing safety by removing accumlated sand, leaves and debris
• Reducing pollutants by minimizing urban runoff though the stormwater system.
• Preserving infrastructure integrity and ensuring effective drainage.

Please use caution when approaching street sweepers. Keep a safe distance from working machinery and do not interfere with sweeping operations. If you have any concerns, please call 519.688.3009 or submit a case using the Town’s mobile app (available on Android and iOS).

Asset Management Plan Survey

The Town of Tillsonburg is currently updating its Asset Management Plan (AMP).

An asset management plan helps a municipality make sure valuable items like buildings,
roads and equipment are maintained so they will last a long time, work well, and provide the most benefit to the community.

You can help us update our Asset Management Plan by completing a short online survey before March 30.

www.tillsonburg.ca/amp

Spring Water System Maintenance

The Town of Tillsonburg is scheduled to begin annual spring water system maintenance in the following areas.

March 24-28
Area between Quarter Town Line and Rolph Street, from Concession Street to Baldwin Street

March 31-April 1
Area south of John Pound Road, west of Tillson Ave.

April 7-11
Area between Broadway and Participark, between Baldwin and Concession Street

For full details, see the map at www.tillsonburg.ca/springflush

Flushing will take place between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. Residents in the maintenance area may experience low pressure and discoloured water while flushing is in progress. Residents should avoid doing laundry while flushing is happening as discoloured water may transfer to clothes and bedding.

In the event your water is discoloured, open a cold water tap in your home for 5-10 minutes until the line is clear. If discolouring persists, contact Customer Service at 519-688-3009.

Inter-Community Transit ends April 1

Inter-community bus service from Tillsonburg to area municipalities--including Ingersoll and Woodstock--will cease effective April 1, 2025 due to a lack of funding. The decision was made at Council’s February 24 Regular Council meeting.

T:GO routes within the Town of Tillsonburg are not affected by the change and will continue.
Learn more at www.tillsonburg.ca/news

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