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Take notice that the Planning and Development Committee will hold a hybrid public meeting on May 7, 2025 at 2:30 P.M. This meeting will be held in a Hybrid format in accordance with Section 238 of the Municipal Act, and the Town’s Procedure By-law, which provide for Electronic Participation.

The Town of Bracebridge is reminding residents and visitors that all municipal parks, trails, and cemeteries remain closed for the season and are not maintained during the winter months.

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has extended the Flood Watch for the Muskoka River Watershed and Black River until Friday, April 25. A flood watch indicates the potential for flooding within specific watercourses and municipalities.

Reporting to the Manager of Recreation Programs and Services or designate, the Wellness and Aquatics Coordinator is responsible for supervising Branch staff, the development, implementation, and operation of aquatic, fitness and recreation programs, activities and procedures in the Sportsplex and other facilities, as directed, for the Town of Bracebridge. In addition, the Wellness and Aquatics Coordinator will develop safety standards, coordinate High Five training and accreditation, coordinate special events, assess service level requirements, and work collaboratively across department functions.

The April 15, 2025 Council Correspondence is now available.

Reporting to the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief or designate, the Fire Prevention Officer is responsible for coordinating and directing fire prevention and public education activities on behalf of the Fire Department. Key responsibilities include planning, organizing, coordinating, and conducting inspections, enforcement of Codes, prosecutions, delivering staff training related to internal suppression, providing technical support relative to prevention issues, assisting in establishing operational guidelines, maintaining records, reports, and statistics, and coordinating fire investigations.

Yesterday, Mayor Maloney proudly presented a cheque for $18,882.16 to the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation (SMHF). This donation is the result of the Best Seat in the House/Buy a Bay campaign which helped raise funds to support the development of the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre.

While power has been restored to the majority of properties following the ice storm, a small portion of the community remains affected. The Town of Bracebridge continues to work with agency partners to provide ongoing support.