Black history, Lake Ontario on speaker series menu

Grimsby Historical Society has its guest speakers lined up for February and March - historians Rochelle Bush and James Howlett.

Bush, resident historian of Salem Chapel, BME Church and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad NHS, will outline some of Niagara’s early Black settlements and notables figures. Her presentation is Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Town of Grimsby Planning Department

Notice of Public Meeting

Notice of Public Meeting

An application have been receiv ed by the Town of Grimsby for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for lands on Bartlett Avenue that are currently vacant, located adjacent and to the south of 264 Main Street East, west of Bartlett Avenue.

An application have been received by the Town of Grimsby for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for lands on Bartlett Avenue that are currently vacant, located adjacent and to the south of 264 Main Street East, west of Bartlett Avenue.

Howlett, a noted marine historian, will highlight all things maritime along the Lake Ontario shoreline from Burlington to the Niagara River including shipwrecks, shipbuilding and ship destroying. His presentation is Wednesday, March 8.

Both meetings are set for council chambers at Grimsby Town Hall, 160 Livingston Ave., from 7:30-9 p.m. The general public is welcome to attend.