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A Noise Exemption has been issued to the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka.

The Town of Bracebridge is moving forward with the next phase in the redevelopment of the former Memorial Arena site, following the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) earlier this year.

The Town of Bracebridge is proud to recognize and celebrate the dedication and contributions of its Public Works team during National Public Works Week (NPWW), from May 18 to 24. This annual celebration honours the professionals who work behind the scenes to ensure the community runs smoothly and safely.

I, Mayor Rick Maloney, hereby approve the by-laws passed at the Town of Bracebridge Council meeting held on June 11, 2025 in accordance with s. 284.11(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

View this Mayoral Decision/Direction: https://bracebridge.civicweb.net/document/30283

Today, Mayor Maloney issued his first four decisions under the Strong Mayor Powers granted by the Province of Ontario. These initial decisions focus on delegating specific authorities to Council and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), demonstrating Mayor Maloney’s commitment to collaboration, transparency, and good governance.

I, Mayor Rick Maloney, pursuant to the powers extended to the head of council under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the “Act”), hereby delegate to Town of Bracebridge Council, the power to appoint or dismiss the Chief Administrative Officer (s. 284.5 and s. 284.15 of the Act) as permitted under s. 284.13(1) of the Act.

View this Mayoral Decision/Direction: https://bracebridge.civicweb.net/document/30167

I, Mayor Rick Maloney, pursuant to the powers extended to the head of council under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the “Act”), hereby delegate to the Chief Administrative Officer, the powers under s. 284.6(1) of the Act to determine the organizational structure of The Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge, as permitted under s. 284.13(1) of the Act. 

View this Mayoral Decision/Direction:  https://bracebridge.civicweb.net/document/30166

I, Mayor Rick Maloney, pursuant to the powers extended to the head of council under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the “Act”), hereby delegate to the Chief Administrative Officer, the powers under s. 284.6(2) of the Act regarding employment matters (to hire, dismiss, or exercise any prescribed employment power with respect to the head of any division or the head of any other part of the organizational structure) of The Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge, subject to the limitations under s. 284.6(3) of the Act (i.e. statutory officers), as permitted under s. 284.13(1) of the Act. 

View this Mayoral Decision/Direction: https://bracebridge.civicweb.net/document/30168

I, Mayor Rick Maloney, pursuant to the powers extended to the head of council under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the “Act”), hereby delegate to the Town of Bracebridge Council, the power to establish or dissolve committees, to appoint chairs and vice-chairs of committees, and to assign functions to committees (paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, of s. 284.8 of the Act) as permitted under s. 284.13(1) of the Act.

View this Mayoral Decision/Direction: https://bracebridge.civicweb.net/document/30169

I, Mayor Rick Maloney, hereby approve the by-laws passed at the Town of Bracebridge Council meeting held on May 14, 2025 in accordance with s. 284.11(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

View this Mayoral Decision/Direction: https://bracebridge.civicweb.net/document/30171