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40km limit on Roberts passes

Grimsby traffic measure foregoes study

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow

Grimsby council approved a speed limit reduction for Roberts Road last week, despite tracked data showing there is little to no problem with excessive speed on that roadway. Initially, council was set to approve minutes from the July 24 Public Works Committee, which included a hold on proposed townwide reduction of the speed limit to 40 kms/ hr.

The committee recommendation was, “Council defer the decision on implementing the speed reduction

pilot program until after it has been further evaluated as part of the Transportation Master Plan.”

That did not sit well with Coun. Lianne Vardy.

“I was completely disheartened when I read this is going to wait until the Transportation Master Plan. Even though there is a cost involved, this is a safety concern. We don’t want to wait a year because we want it to fit more neatly into a process,” said Vardy, noting Town of Lincoln reduced its speed limit in Beamsville’s core to 40 kms/hr.

“We don’t need a study when all other communities are moving to 40K and 30K, why is it that we need to do a study? Residents want to see action from us.”

Director of public works, Brandon Wartman, explained, as he had done in the past, that research and data shows Roberts Road and others considered do not meet any of the traffic warrants for additional measures.

“They (Lincoln) completed a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) in 2018. Programs rolling out now are following through on that,” noted

Wartman.

“What staff is recommending is we go through a fulsome process. Public consultation important Council can make decisions with direction, but input is required.”

A key reason he said the TMP is needed is to understand what the traffic situation truly is.

“If you review the (traffic) report, we’re seeing average speeds on the local residential roads are between 32 and 41 kms/hr; 85th percentile speeds are all below 50 kms/ hour,” said Wartman.

“We’re not seeing accident trends that

would indicate that there’s a problem on the roads so, again, we can’t support this right now.”

Because of that, he said additional traffic calming measures cannot be justified and, when the projected $200,000 cost is attached, it makes the town-wide measure prohibitive.

“A member of our committee who has some traffic experience, has done some research into how these types of programs have been successful in other areas and the initial results that she was seeing is a 1km drop in

speed,” said Wartman.

“So, if we’re talking about spending $200,000 for a potential reduction of 1km/hr in speed. I think we’ve communicated to this council in the past about simply putting additional signage up is not going to be an effective solution for reducing speeds.”

Vardy was undaunted.

“If it costs $200,000, which I don’t believe for a minute, then we pay the money,” said.

Wartman explained his cost was extrapolated using Lincoln’s known cost of $125,000

See SPEED, Page 3

Members of Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln gathered for a group photo to mark last Wednesday’s historic first - a joint meeting of all three councils. For information on the meeting, please turn to Page 4.

ROADS

The Study

Notice of Study

Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

King Street (Regional Road 81) Rehabilitation between Nineteenth and Twenty-Third Street Town of Lincoln

Niagara Region is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study to evaluate alternatives for improvements to King Street (Regional Road 81) between Nineteenth Street and Twenty-Third Street in Lincoln to accommodate active transportation, improve traffic safety, and develop options for the failing retaining wall along the corridor. The site location and approximate extent of the study area are shown on the study area map.

The Process

The project is being conducted in accordance with the planning and design processes for Schedule B projects, as outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (2023) which is approved under the Environmental Assessment Act. The MCEA process includes consultation with agencies, stakeholders, Indigenous communities and public; an evaluation of alternative solutions to address the problem; an assessment of potential environmental impacts; and identification of reasonable measures to mitigate any potential adverse impacts. At the conclusion of the study, a Project File Report will be prepared for public review. A Notice of Completion will be issued at that stage.

You Are Invited to Participate

Consultation is important to this study. Niagara Region would like to ensure that anyone interested in this study has the opportunity to

provide input into the planning and design of the project. To facilitate this, two Public Information Centres are planned over the course of this study to gather input on alternative solutions and designs.

Stay Connected

As the study progresses and more information becomes available, it will be posted on the project webpage: niagararegion.ca/projects/ regional-road-81-rehabilitation

To provide comment, request additional information about this study or to be added to the project contact list to receive future notices, please email or contact either of the following Project Team members:

Maged Elmadhoon, P.Eng. Manager, Transportation Planning Niagara Region 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way Thorold, Ontario, L2V 4T7 905-980-6000 ext. 3583

Maged.Elmadhoon@niagararegion.ca

Jennifer Vandermeer, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 292 Speedvale Avenue West, Unit 20 Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1C4 226-486-1559

Jennifer.Vandermeer@rjburnside.com

Personal information collected or submitted in writing at public meetings will be collected, used and disclosed by members of Regional Council and Regional staff in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The written submissions including names, contact information and reports of the public meeting will be made available. Questions should be referred to the Privacy Office at 905-980-6000 ext. 3779 or FOI@niagararegion.ca.

If you require any accommodation for a disability in order to attend and participate in meetings or events, please let us know in advance so that arrangements can be made in a timely manner. Please contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905 980 6000 ext. 3252 or accessibility@niagararegion.ca.

This notice was first issued on August 10, 2023.

SPEED

From Page 1 cost for its speed limit adjustments to the number of requirements Grimsby would need.

Coun. Reg Freake supported Vardy.

“This is centred around safety. We don’t need a study. It doesn’t make any sense. Speed kills. It’s as simple as that,” said Freake.

Coun. Nick DiFlavio, as did others, agreed with properly placed safety concerns, but said any initiative now is “premature”, adding there have been no accidents and very limited speeding.

“We’ve gotten the opposite (information),” said DiFlavio of comments in favour or speed reductions.

“Eighty five percent drive below the speed limit. We have no data to support this. It will

still be part of our Master Plan. Every time we move things forward, we make it more difficult to do things in a comprehensive way.”

Coun. Veronica Charrois said the town-wide speed reduction program made no sense for a 1 km reduction. “I can’t justify it,” she said.

The town-wide 40 km speed limit program was defeated 5-4 with Mayor Jeff Jordan casting the deciding vote.

Councillors DiFlavio, Charrois, Delight Davoli, and Jacob Baradziej also voted no. Councillors Vardy, Freake, Don Howe and Jennifer Korstanje voted in favour.

“Although I want to have safe communities, I like to see the Transportation Master Plan done and proceed properly. Again, changing budgets and adding

expenses to a budget part way through –given the fact that our public works director has said that it may be a limited reduction to a kilometre in speed – I’m going to have to vote ‘no’,” said Jordan apologetically.

After that, Vardy turned her attention to Roberts Road, saying it was not average speed that was the issue, rather “It’s the guy going really really fast that’s going to kill you.”

DiFlavio refuted Vardy’s claims.

“Hyperbole is one thing, but it’s important that we make our decisions based on facts,” said DiFlavio, noting the only traffic incident he is aware of in town was the pedstrian struck on her way to school on Livingston Avenue at Brierwood.

“There is accident

data. Police have accident data. Every time there is an accident, it is recorded. We need to make sure that when we make statements, that they are based on fact. We’re not just pulling ideas out. There aren’t people out there running people down on Grimsby roads and when we say things like that, it makes it sound like we live in this dangerous community and we’re dealing with Roberts Road, which is a very safe road.”

In fact, Wartman noted five traffic calming measure, including in-road bollards, have been taken despite no warrants for additional measures being met.

The vote to reduce Roberts Road to a 40km speed limit was approved 5-4 with only Jordan changing his vote to support it.

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Tri-council meeting universally positive in nature, say attendees

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow

Harry Potter had its tri-wizard tournament, now Niagara West has had its tricouncil meeting.

The session, held last Wednesday, Aug. 9, was in response to information given by MPP Sam Oosterhoff during discussions with local mayors regarding the provincial government’s desire for streamlined municipal processes.

While the exact content of the meeting is confidential due to its in camera setting under Municipal Act guidelines, all those who attended - and responded to email inquiries by press time

- said the session was very positive.

Following is a an overview of comments received:

Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton, “The meeting was helpful as we examined some of the provincial government actions on amalgamation to date. We talked about some guiding principles which could provide future foundational direction. Maybe the best action is to decide what is best for our municipalities. Take our own actions - be our own community leaders.”

Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordan, “The meeting was a great learn-

ing experience. Really interesting that all three municipalities have so much in common. Everyone came to the table with an open mind looking for service and operational efficiencies that would benefit everyone. This inaugural joint meeting is only a start of unprecedented cooperation between the three municipalities.”

Mayor Cheryl Ganann, “As it was a first attempt to bring together three locally elected councils, with many of those councillors never having even met each other prior to the Aug. 9 meeting, I was very pleased with the

overall positive vibe of this undertaking.”

LINCOLN COUNCILLORS

Adam Russell, “I think the meeting was very positive. This gave us a chance to meet and chat with our counterparts in the other municipalities, and share ideas and challenges we all face. I look forward to building on those relationships.

Dianne Rintjema, “Absolutely I would say positive and I’m proud of the commitment demonstrated by everyone in attendance to move forward in a proactive positive manner to do the best thing for the taxpayers of Niagara.”

Greg Reimer, “For myself, I would say surprisingly positive, and I hope we have another meeting in the near future.”

JD Pachereva, “As you know the meeting was in camera so all I can really say is that it was extremely positive.”

Anna Murre, “I would say that the tricouncil meeting last

week was positive. I was impressed with the openness of the discussion and the respect shown around the table.”

Tony Brunet, “For the most part I thought the joint meeting last week was positive. No one really seems to know what’s going to happen, but, I think demonstrating to the province a desire to work together is prudent at this point in time.”

GRIMSBY COUNCILLORS

Delight Davoli, “I will say that I quite enjoyed meeting my fellow councillors from our neighbouring communities and speaking with them.”

Lianne Vardy, “I think the meeting was very positive and it was clear that all Councils from all municipalities had the best interests of residents in these changing times.”

Veronica Charrois, “My feeling of the tri council meeting was positive.”

Jennifer Korstanje, “I found it to be a

positive experience. If I were to add something I’d say that the level of leadership in our communities is impressive, something as residents we can all be proud of.” Reg Freake, “It was cautiously positive.”

Jacob Baradziej, “The meeting was positive. It felt like everyone wanted to work together. It is better to write the rules of your own engagement, than to have them struck down upon you from above.”

WEST LINCOLN COUNCILLORS

Shelley Bradaric, “It was positive and a wonderful opportunity to network with other communities.”

Joann Chechalk, “The meeting was positive. Very positive. If for no other reason we got to meet all the politicians from the other two municipalities and got to share our issues and where we would find opportunities to work together. A good opportunity.”

VINELAND NURSERIES

Project Odeon a success

The Aug. 2 raid at a Sixteen Road farm in West Lincoln was part of a a massive, seven-month investigation which netted Project Odeon huge results.

Hamilton Police Service along with the Ontario Provincial Police, York Regional Police, Toronto Police Service and several other law enforcement agencies have dismantled a significant producer of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs in the Greater Hamilton and Toronto area.

Warrants were executed in Hamilton, Mount Albert, Smithville, Toronto, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and Vaughan.

Project Odeon began after police discovered a clandestine laboratory during an overdose death investigation in November 2021 at a residence on Hamilton’s Mountain. Investigators subsequently suspected a link between this death, an earlier overdose resulting in hospitalization and a death

at a Toronto condominium. These all occurred within days of each other.

In total, investigators seized the following items:

* An operational fentanyl drug lab at 6800 Sixteen Road, Smithville.

• A dismantled fentanyl drug lab at 4057 Bethesda Road, Stouffville.

• Approximately 3.5 tons of chemical byproduct from fentanyl production.

• 800 gallons of chemicals commonly used in the production of fentanyl

• Lab equipment commonly used in the production of fentanyl

• 64.1 kg of illicit drugs, including 25.6 kg of fentanyl, 18 kg methamphetamine, 6 kg of ketamine

• A loaded, Glock firearm and ammunition and four extended magazines

• Over $350,000 of seized proceeds, including cars, jewelry, furniture and cash

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Notice of Intention to Designate

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby intends to designate 123 Main Street West to be of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act:

123 Main Street West

THE REASON for the proposed designation is to recognize the architectural value of the building in context of its contribution to the heritage character of the Town of Grimsby.

Robert Dolmage built his Italianate house on the top of the hill overlooking the intersection, showcasing the wealth and prosperity of the family. The house stands prominent within its landscape, and is the only example of a red brick Italianate building within the immediate surroundings. Historic newspaper clippings refer to the intersection as “Dolmage corner”. At one time the property was known for its beautiful gardens that were established and tended to by the daughters of Robert & Frances Dolmage.

FURTHER INFORMATION can be found at: https://www.grimsby.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/heritage-properties.aspx

ANY PERSON may within thirty days of the publication of this notice, send by registered mail, or deliver to the Town Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby his or her objection to the proposed designation, together with a statement of the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. When a Notice of Objection has been received, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby will refer the matter to the Ontario Land Tribunal for a hearing.

FURTHER INFORMATION respecting the proposed designation is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner: Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca Phone: (905)945-9634 Ext. 2122

THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 17th day of August, 2023. Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk Town of Grimsby

160 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5

Notice of Intention to Designate

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby intends to designate 482 Main Street West to be of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act: 482 Main Street West

THE REASON for the proposed designation is to recognize the architectural value of the building in context of its contribution to the heritage character of the Town of Grimsby.

The small brick structure built in the Regency style with its deep setback has largely remained unchanged since its construction in the mid-1800s. The property is associated with the Smith family, a very notable and important family within the Niagara Region.

FURTHER INFORMATION can be found at: https://www.grimsby.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/heritage-properties.aspx

ANY PERSON may within thirty days of the publication of this notice, send by registered mail, or deliver to the Town Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby his or her objection to the proposed designation, together with a statement of the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. When a Notice of Objection has been received, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby will refer the matter to the Ontario Land Tribunal for a hearing.

FURTHER INFORMATION respecting the proposed designation is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner: Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca Phone: (905)945-9634 Ext. 2122

THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 17th day of August, 2023.

Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk Town of Grimsby

160 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5

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Kindred Spirits presented at Nelles Manor on Sunday

This Sunday, Aug. 20 at 2:00 p.m. Nelles Manor will play host to Kindred Spirits, a program with music, poetry, and letters. Experience Georgian parlour life on the lawn of a 225-year-old Upper

Canada Manor - at 126 Main St. W., in Grimsby. You will be taken back to a time when friends and family would gather and present their talents and news. The price for the event is by donation only. Bring your own chair.

Notice of Intention to Designate

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby intends to designate 400 Main Street West to be of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act:

400 Main Street West

THE REASON for the proposed designation is to recognize the architectural value of the building in context of its contribution to the heritage character of the Town of Grimsby.

The dwelling at 400 Main Street West was constructed by Robert Owen Smith in 1913, the house was built so that he no longer had to commute from his home on Kerman Ave. Roberts father (Sardis), and Grandfather (John), farmed the land and Roberts son Donald and grandson Duncan farmed the land after him. Collectively the six generations of Smith farmers worked the property for over 200 years, historically linking the parcels and buildings to John Smith, the original Crown land grant recipient.

FURTHER INFORMATION can be found at: https://www.grimsby.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/heritage-properties.aspx

ANY PERSON may within thirty days of the publication of this notice, send by registered mail, or deliver to the Town Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby his or her objection to the proposed designation, together with a statement of the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. When a Notice of Objection has been received, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby will refer the matter to the Ontario Land Tribunal for a hearing.

FURTHER INFORMATION respecting the proposed designation is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner:

Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca

Phone: (905)945-9634 Ext. 2122

THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 17th day of August, 2023. Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk Town of Grimsby

160 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5

NOTICE OF PASSING - HERITAGE DESIGNATION BYLAW

23-66

TAKE NOTICE that Grimsby Town Council passed Designation By-law 23-66 on Aug 8th, 2023 which designates the building known municipally as 129 Main Street West., under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.

IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT). An appeal of the Designation Bylaw for the Property may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Town Clerk, Objections should be directed to Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk, P.O. Box 159, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby ON, L3M 4G3. Within thirty days of Aug 17th, 2023.

Appeals to Tribunal shall include:

1. A notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law.

2. The reasons in support of the objection.

3. Accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.

AN APPEAL CAN BE FILED BY, Any person who objects to the by-law may appeal to the Tribunal by giving notice to the Tribunal and the clerk of the municipality, within 30 days after the date of publication a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.

FURTHER INFORMATION A copy of the bylaw and background information about the application is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner: Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca Phone: (905)945-9634 Ext. 2122

THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 17th day of August, 2023.

Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk Town of Grimsby 160 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5

NOTICE OF PASSING - HERITAGE DESIGNATION BYLAW 23-67

TAKE NOTICE THAT Grimsby Town Council passed Designation By-law 23-67 on Aug 8th, 2023 which designates the building known municipally as 103 Mountain Road., under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.

IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT). An appeal of the Designation Bylaw for the Property may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Town Clerk, Objections should be directed to Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk, P.O. Box 159, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby ON, L3M 4G3. Within thirty days of Aug 17th, 2023.

Appeals to Tribunal shall include:

1. A notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law.

2. The reasons in support of the objection.

3. Accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.

AN APPEAL CAN BE FILED BY, Any person who objects to the by-law may appeal to the Tribunal by giving notice to the Tribunal and the clerk of the municipality, within 30 days after the date of publication a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.

FURTHER INFORMATION A copy of the bylaw and background information about the application is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner: Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca Phone: (905)945-9634 Ext. 2122

THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 17th day of August, 2023.

Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk Town of Grimsby

160 Livingston Avenue

Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5

Kim named new CAO

Former Grimsby town clerk

Sarah Kim has been named the municipality’s new chief administrative officer.

Kim has a legal background with several years municipal experience and has held senior administrative roles in the public sector as well as having extensive academic background.

“Sarah Kim has brought great leadership to the role of CAO, and will continue to lead the Town’s staff and provide advice to council with her exemplary leadership skills, professionalism, and communication skills,” said Mayor Jeff Jordan.

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OBITUARIES

DESJARDINS, Leon (Leo) Ivan Joseph

September 7, 1933 –

August 4, 2023

It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of best friend and soulmate of Sharon for 61 years.

Father of Donnie (Tammy), Maggie, Patrick and predeceased by his son Leo Jr. (2022). Best Papa to Debbie (Tom), Joshua (Sam), Adam, Jeremy (Fawn) and Kevin. Great Papa to Ella, Emma, Georgia, Ainsley, Rosalee, Jody, Shelby and Cassandra. He will be missed dearly by his fur baby and best buddy Birdie.

Leo was well known to the neighbourhood children as Papa Joe. Leo had many passions but his two greatest passions were cooking and the tall ships. Our family spent many hours a day at the lake picnicking and watching the boats. His favorite saying to all he met was “God loves you and so do I”.

Many thanks to Dr. Crummey, WLMH and Father Chris.

Cremation has taken place and as Leo has made known throughout his life a celebration will take place on August 26, 2023 at the Smithville Legion (Highway 20) from 1:00 –4:00 p.m.. He said he would be there with us. Online condolences at www.tallmanfuneralhomes.ca

OBITUARIES

ORR, George Paterson

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of George Paterson Orr, peacefully at home in Grimsby, Ontario on August 10th, 2023 at the age of 89. George was born in Toronto, Ontario on June 26th, 1934. Loving husband of the late Ruth Evelyn Orr (2018) for 61 years and devoted father to Steven (Melanie) and the late Leslie Anne (1999). George will be missed greatly by his grandchildren Jennifer (Diego), Jessica (Jason), Ryan (Melissa), and Robert. George will also be missed by his great grandchildren Finn, Mila, Margaret, and the late Noah (2022), as well as many other family and friends. As per George’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held in the future. In lieu of flowers, a donation in the memory of George to the Grimsby Benevolent Fund or West Lincoln Memorial Hospital would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755.

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OBITUARIES

OPPERMAN, Norman

Daily newspaper reader at the Grimsby Public Library, Norman Opperman passed away on April 18, 2023 in Grimsby, Ontario, aged 77 years. Norm will be remembered for his curiosity, optimism and sunny disposition. A lover of libraries and archives, from 2005, he volunteered at the Grimsby Historical Society Archives in the original Carnegie Library and served on the board of the Grimsby Public Library.

Norm was born and grew up in Toronto, attended Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, and lived and worked in Toronto until moving to the Grimsby area. Norm and his wife Jo Ann had a B&B on Mountainview Road and later moved to Grimsby.

Early in his work life and equipped with a degree in Social Services, Norm took a position with Sick Children’s Hospital coordinating a mobile hearing testing bus that would take him to remote communities throughout Northern Ontario. Afterwards he became a cultural consultant for the Ontario Government’s Native Community Branch, but perhaps Norm will best be remembered as owner of Nishnawbe Arts, a Native-specific and focused Arts and Crafts gallery on Dupont St. in Toronto. from 1978-1985. Norm and the gallery brought many now well-known Native artists to the fore.

Norm was determined to leave the lightest footprint possible on this planet. He recycled everything. He rode his bicycle everywhere, and never drove unless he had to. Once a Catholic, Norm was a Humanist. Humanist philosophy believes in the profound dignity of every human being and the realization that we are all accountable to ourselves and society for our actions. Norm lived by that belief.

An avid golfer, kayaker, camper, and cyclist, Norm enjoyed the outdoors, and loved to visit his many friends all over Ontario and in Costa Rica, where he and his wife enjoyed their mountain cabin for a few years in the early 90s.

Now reunited with his beloved wife of 49 years, Jo Ann Opperman nee Grass (d. 2016), Norman is survived by a sister and brother and a number of nieces and nephews. Although having had no children of his own, Norm’s circle of love was wide and full with good friends and family. He was always enthusiastic to visit, attend gatherings, or just drop in.

Norm will be greatly missed by all his friends, but never forgotten.

Notice of Public Meeting

Applications have been received by the Town of Grimsby for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands known as 264 Main Street East.

The proposed development consists of adding 15.6 metres on frontage on Main Street East and 839 square metres from adjacent lands (through a future Consent application) to the west to expand the existing parking lot area of the subject lands. The subject lands currently consist of 29 parking spaces, with the additional land increase creating a total of 49 parking spaces, one loading space, and two-way vehicular access around the existing commercial building on the subject lands. No changes to the existing building footprint are proposed.

Concept plans of subject lands

The purpose and effect of the proposed Official Plan Amendment is to redesignate the portion of the adjacent lands to be acquired by the subject lands from “Low Density Residential” to Neighbourhood Commercial Area” designation, in order to permit the expansion of the parking lot.

The purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone a portion of the adjacent lands to be acquired from ‘Main-Street’ (MS.15) zone to ‘Neighbourhood Commercial’ (NC) zone, with Site Specific Policy 215, and to add a site specific provision to the ‘Main-Street’ zone on the remainder of the adjacent lands. This would be to facilitate the creation of an additional parking lot area.

Date: September 6, 2023

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Location: Council Chambers (160 Livingston Avenue) and via Zoom

The meeting can be attended in-person or via Zoom. If you wish to appear as a delegation at the meeting via Zoom, please register with planning@grimsby.ca. Note only those individuals that register will be given the Zoom link. If you do not wish to speak, our meetings will be livestreamed at https://www.grimsby.ca/livestream/.

The public meeting will be held as follows: Additional information regarding the applications, including appeal rights, is available on the Town’s website at www.grimsby.ca/currentplanningapplications, at Town Hall during normal business hours (8:30 to 4:30), or you may contact:

Town of Grimsby, Planning Department

160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby, Ontario L3M 0J5

Telephone: (905) 945-9634, Fax: (905) 945-5010,

Email: planning@grimsby.ca

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Enforcement key to “speed” issue

Grimsby council dodged a $200,000 bullet by one vote during its council meeting last week.

Unfortunately they rolled over from misguided pressure to approve a reduced speed limit of 40 km/hr for Roberts Road.

First, it is important to note everyone, and I mean everyone, wants the streets of all our communities to be safe.

Claiming otherwise and throwing one’s hands in the air and running around screaming that the (speeding) sky is falling is nothing more than a king sized red herring.

Full house

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 612 Beamsville hosted a packed pickerel dinner event. The event included a live band. A perfect evening made it a great night to hang out on the patio.

Good luck, Sarah

If Sarah Kim can survive Hurricane Harry and hijacked Downtown Improvement Area board AGM, she has earned a shot at Grimsby’s CAO gig.

Kim was named CAO last week as Grimsby council concluded its search for a replacement for former CAO Harry Schlange. It has been noted on this page several times, it will take 10 years of patience for the municipality to recover from the four-year term of the previous council and the reign of Schlange during his tenure.

Major brain drain set in with firings or good people fleeing a bad situation. Some, undoubtedly, will still be experiencing PTSD (and that is not noted in jest). Rebuilding staff and residents’ confidence is a huge task. I think Sarah Kim is up for the challenge. M.W.

Grimsby public works director Brandon Wartman did an excellent job of A) keeping his cool, and; B) explaining again and again that Grimsby’s roads are safe, there is next to no speed issue whatsoever, and no traffic warrants merit further action.

Regardless of what residents say, and some members of council, everything should have been full stop right there. Park it. Wait for the Transportation Master Plan as the Public Works Committee had recommended in the first place.

Coun. Lianne Vardy would have none of that, unfortunately.

Personally, I like Lianne. She is tenacious and fair but - in this case, though - misguided, and I told her so directly during a discussion in my office. So there is no mystery to the

at break neck speed. We had a family who drove like that when I lived in Vineyard Valley across from Wills Chev. But I would not suggest the speed limit change there because it would have zero impact. A squad car sitting at the end of the street after 4 p.m. would have turned the trick, though.

content here.

The heart of this matter is, a municipality does not and should not adjust a speed limit in a town-wide fashion because of a handful of speeders.

Dropping a speed limit has next-to-no impact as Wartman indicated when he noted other municipalities found their average speed dropped 1km/hr after lowering their limit.

The ONLY thing which has a lasting effect, if these things need attention, is enforcement. That is where Niagara Regional Police come in. They have their own budget issues and are doing all they can. They don’t have the time to park a police car in every area of every town suspected of being a hot spot.

They use warrants and data to determine hot spots...logic.

Not “OMG, everybody is racing down our roads. It’s a death trap” type stuff.

Sure, some neighbourhoods have a clown or two who think it’s cool to motor through the streets

Luckily, reasonable heads prevailed and the town-wide 40 km/hr limit was voted down. Then though, Roberts Road was singled out.

Wartman rhymed off a host of speed calming measures already done on a road which does not warrant any of them, according to all the data researched on that roadway. Clearly, those measures are more than enough.

But, by the same 5-4 vote with Mayor Jeff Jordan flipping to the “yes” side, the 40K limit for Roberts was approved.

That in itself is not a horrible thing, but it must be noted it was not warranted and should not have happened.

Council absolutely should have followed proper process and worked any consideration for lower speed limits into the Transportation Master Plan Study - and then voted it down because it is not warranted.

Accidents happen every day, somewhere, but a 10 km reduction of speed won’t change a thing.

MIKE WILLISCRAFT

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Lincoln seeks charger sponsorships

Town of Lincoln is amping up its EV charging station capabilities.

Council has opted into a program to add 21 electric vehicle connectors across the municipality.

The connectors will be located at:

• Jordan Village public parking lot (3763 Nineteenth St.) – 9 level 2 connectors;

• Town Hall (4800 South Service Rd.)

– 4 level 2 connectors;

• Rotary Park (5020 Serena Dr.) – 4 level 2 connectors;

• Vineland public parking lot (Victoria Ave/Tallman Dr.) – 2 level 2 connectors, and;

• Charles Daley Park (1969 North Service Rd.) – 2 level 2 connectors

The EV charging stations will be implemented in early Fall 2023.

In part, the Town is seeking sponsors for the charging stations fees on a first-come first-serve basis. A sign bearing “Free Charging Courtesy of (Sponsors Name)” would be installed indicating the business sponsor.