No Smoking Near Township Facilities Entrances
Council has passed
By-law #2012-15 to prohibit smoking
at various Township Facilities. Effective immediately, there is No Smoking within 9 metres of entrances to Township Facilities.
In 2013, the Smoking Ban will extend to Township Sports Fields, Playgrounds and
other areas.
Education about the new By-law will be taking place over the
Summer of 2012. It is hoped that people using the Township facilities
respect the By-law and voluntarily comply. The By-law does have provisions
for enforcement, if needed.
Staff will be placing signs at facility
entrances to inform people of where the by-law applies. Promotion and
education about the By-law will also take place over the summer. When
approving the By-law, Council also endorsed
Implementation / Enforcement Guidelines.
Queen's Park - The Royal Reno
 Named "The Royal Reno" by two of our community children, the Queen’s Park
Pavilion Rejuvenation project is underway! An incredible amount of work has gone
into the project to date, all with the focus of making Queen’s Park a place of health
and wellness for everyone to enjoy for generations to come. A Steering Committee has
been formed, building designs are in their final stages, and presentations have been
well received by Council. Now, efforts are turning towards the community to help make
this a reality!
For more information on this exciting project see the
Royal Reno Website!
Tavistock 5-Corner Intersection Changes
Tavistock’s five-corner intersection, the only one of its kind in Oxford County,
is home to the County’s first pedestrian-only traffic signal. Changes to the intersection
took
place in February to improve safety and traffic flow at the town’s main junction.
The County of Oxford’s Public Works department installed a new traffic signal cabinet and controller at the Woodstock Street (County Road 59), Hope Street (County Road 24), and Maria Street intersection, and changed traffic timings to allow for a pedestrian-only crossing. Sometimes referred to as a “Barnes dance” after the traffic engineer who endorsed the design, this kind of crossing stops vehicular traffic from all directions while pedestrians move straight across and diagonally from all corners of the intersection at the same time.
Vehicular traffic approaching the five-corner intersection from the north, south, east and west will each have a turn at a protected green-light signal to turn left, turn right, or drive straight through. Vehicles will no longer be permitted to turn right on a red light at the intersection.
The Township of East Zorra-Tavistock held community consultations on how to improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow at the intersection in October 2011. The new traffic signal timing plan was one of a series of improvements from that meeting, along with improved pavement markings and new directional signage to be placed in early 2012.
Additional information and resources:
County Public Works Report re:
Implementation
Video of pedestrian scramble:
Toronto - Dundas & Yonge Streets - Time lapse (from SpacingToronto)
Township Community
Consultation Meeting Notes
Bonnie Brae - Township Presentation and Background Information
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is considering a proposal to move the long-term care beds from the
Bonnie Brae Health Care Centre to a newly built Long-Term Care Home in London.
A public meeting was held December 15, 2011 by the MOHLTC. The Township's
presentation follows:
Township Presentation to the Public
Meeting
Tavistock Economic Analysis and Future Impact Study
December 5, 2011 Community Meeting Notes
Coyote Control Information
 In
response to inquiries about the increased presence of coyotes within the County
of Oxford, an information package has been developed for all residents. Although
the main focus is towards rural properties, there are also some tips for urban
homeowners and how to ensure that your property is not attracting this type of
wildlife.
This package includes valuable information on behavioral patterns of coyotes and
how to protect livestock against them. Also included is local contact
information for two organizations, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and
the Ontario Fur Managers Federation. Both of these groups can be very helpful
for property owners that will allow hunting and/or trapping on their land. This
document is available from the following link and from the
Township office.
Coyote Control Information (2 mb PDF)
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Minutes of the May 16, 2012 Council Meeting
The minutes from the May 16, 2012 Council meeting are now available on the Township Website at www.twp.ezt.on.ca
-- Published: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Office Closed for Victoria Day
The Township of East Zorra-Tavistock Office and Road Department will be closed on Monday May 21, 2012 for Victoria Day.
-- Published: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Agenda for the May 16, 2012 Council Meeting
The agenda for the May 16, 2012 Council meeting is now available on the Township Website at www.twp.ezt.on.ca
-- Published: Friday, May 11, 2012
Decew Street Reconstruction Tender
Tenders for the Decew Street Reconstruction Project due Friday, May 25th at Noon.
-- Published: Monday, May 07, 2012
Minutes of the May 2, 2012 Council Meeting
The minutes from the May 2, 2012 Council meeting are now available on the Township Website at www.twp.ezt.on.ca
-- Published: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Reminder - Large Article Collection May 7 - 11 for EZT Residents
This is a reminder to all EZT residents that Large Article Collection is next week (May 7-11). Please have your articles to the curb by 7:00 am on Monday May 7th.
-- Published: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Reminder - Special Waste Collection Saturday May 5, 2012
This is a reminder that there will be a 'Special Waste Collection Event' held on May 5th from 8 am - 12 pm at 944 James St. in Woodstock.
-- Published: Wednesday, May 02, 2012
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