Trieste Bocce Club closed for 2020 season

This article, from August 18, contains information and a letter to members about the remainder of the 2020 bocce ball season at Trieste Bocce Club.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

With many City services, parks, and recreation centres slowly re-opening, the Ward 8 office has received news from the Trieste Bocce Club about the remainder of their 2020 bocce season which has been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Request for comments for 15-21 Stone Church Road East

This article, from August 17, includes updated information about the proposed 15-21 Stone Church Rd. E. development. Public feedback is requested by September 4, 2020.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Back in February, the proposed Nova Development, situated at 15-21 Stone Church Road East (at Upper James) held a community open house to review the proposed plans for a new development of a 6-storey mixed use building which would host 60 residential units along with ground floor commercial space.

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The City wants to hear from you!

This article, from August 13, includes information about the City of Hamilton looking to engage residents as it redesigns its user engagement experience on hamilton.ca.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton is looking for your input on your experiences navigating the City’s website, Hamilton.ca. Between now and September 4, the City is looking for feedback as it works towards a complete redesign of the current Hamilton.ca website and experience.

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Province rezones former Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital lands

This article, from August 15, contains background and a joint statement by Councillors Danko & Whitehead over the Provincial re-zoning of the former HPH lands.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton was notified that the Ontario government expanded a zoning order for the former Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital Lands allowing residential development, a drastic shift from what has already been planned for the site.

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City adjusts lead pipe by-law

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Close to 20,000 homes across the City of Hamilton still have lead service pipes, which are found in many older homes built before the 1950s.

With a new tweak to the Property Standards by-law based on staff recommendations, the City is looking towards an eradication of the older lines and providing safer water supplies for all.

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August 13: Updates from the City of Hamilton

This article, from August 13, contains the latest information on the City’s Physical Distancing By-law, which went into effect on August 13.

Hello Neighbours,

The City has released its latest update in the City’s continued efforts for a gradual, safe and measured reopening of municipal facilities and the restart of programs and services.

This latest City update contains about the new Physical Distancing By-law, which goes into effect August 13. The City has also provided Public Health updates, including guidance information for businesses and workplaces, gatherings and social visits.

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August 11: Updates from the City of Hamilton

This article, from August 11, contains a few notable updates including the resumption of the on-street and over-night parking by-law which will be re-enforced starting next week

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City issued a few updates today, including a notice that on-street and over-night parking by-law will be re-enforced starting next week.

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Wesley Urban knapsack drive seeking support

This article, from August 11, includes a message from Wesley Urban about their upcoming back to school knapsack drive.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

With many families starting to sort out their back to school needs, there are many across Ward 8 and the City of Hamilton who may not be as lucky this year.

The staff and volunteers of Wesley Urban have put out a call for help with back to school supplies for families who cannot afford those luxuries.

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City launching Sidewalk Snow Clearing Survey

This article, from August 10, contains details about the City’s launching of the Sidewalk Snow Clearing Survey.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Although we are still dealing with the August heat, the City of Hamilton is looking forward to the snow and ice we will be dealing with in a few months time.

With sidewalk snow clearing a hot topic of debate during the latter stages of 2019 into early 2020, the City is seeking out resident feedback to help measure and better understand the needs and wishes of residents related to sidewalk snow clearing during the winter months.

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Virtual public review of City’s Truck Route Master Plan

This article, from August 9, contains details about the Hamilton Truck Route Master Plan about how the public can help engage in the process.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City is looking to engage citizens from all areas of Hamilton, as it works towards the creation of an updated, comprehensive Truck Route Master Plan, taking into consideration the impact truck traffic has on various communities while also supporting Hamilton’s economic prosperity.

The meeting will take place virtually on September 2, from 630-9, where residents will be introduced to the study, seek resident input on the draft vision, goals and principles that will shape the study and collect resident thoughts on the problematic truck areas in the community.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko