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Friday, March 16 2018 5 Brooklin Town Crier As part of its commitment to sustainability and operating in an environmentally friendly manner, the Town has purchased its first electric ice resurfacer (also known as a Zamboni) to replace one of its natural gas powered machines that had reached the end of its lifecycle. The Town's switch to an electric machine will not only result in a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions but is also expected to generate an average annual cost savings of up to $7,000 over the machine's lifetime. Electric ice resurfacers are easier to maintain than natural gas powered machines, lasting, on average, five years longer. Each resurfacing with an electric ice resurfacer also costs approximately 20 per cent less than resurfacing with a natural gas machine. On March 24, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., residents are encouraged to join the Town of Whitby in turning off all unnecessary lights and electronics in recognition of Earth Hour. Earth Hour, an annual event first launched in Australia in 2007, is a global campaign that promotes energy conservation and awareness for climate change. For one hour a year, Earth Hour encourages communities around the world, including Whitby, to turn off all unnecessary lights and electronics. Whitby has participated in Earth Hour, reducing its energy consumption, since 2008. This year, as has been done in previous years, the Town will switch off all unnecessary lighting and electronics at all Town facilities - including Town Hall, recreational facilities and more. Individual Town staff members will also be participating by turning off their computers at their workstations and unplugging appliances in common areas. Six continents, more than 170 coun- tries and 24 Time Zones will participate in this year's hour-long event. Whitby residents are encouraged to join in and reduce their electricity energy use in their own homes during Earth Hour by: Turning off lights and televisions; Powering down computers; Unplugging unnecessary electronics and small appliances; and, Not using cooking appliances during the hour. Residents are reminded to stay safe and never leave lit candles unattended. For more information, visit earthhour.org. Switch Off Lights for Earth Hour On March 24 The Durham Transportation Master Plan is complete and open for comment for a 30-day period, ending April 3. Residents can download the TMP at durham.ca/tmp. Copies are also available for viewing at the locations listed below. What: The TMP will be on public record and open for comment for a 30-day period, ending April 3. When: March 1 to April 3. Where: Town of Whitby, Office of the Town Clerk, 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby Durham Transportation Master Plan Notice of Completion McKinney's New Electric Zamboni Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 7-9pm Annual Brooklin Service Club Meeting Upstairs at Brooklin Pub If you are involved in a local service group or would like to learn more about how to become involved in the community, please join us. For more information contact 905-442-9828 or mulcahy42@rogers.com