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HB NEWS PROGRAM A GREAT BENEFIT, SAYS NEWCOMER Continued from page 1 — which has been over- hauled in part to meet the needs of a changing demo- graphic — is a "Welcome to Halton Hills" website with information, programs and links to services offered at the local, regional, provin- cial and national levels of government, and by agen- in part- nership with the Town of Halton Hills to create cu- rated Tesources for resi- ton. Welcome to Halton Hills flyers with QR codes for the new website are available throughout the communi- flyer can then take it into the Acton or Georgetown brary branch t to receive a elcome helene which currently includes a recreation pass for swimming or skating (to be used when COVID-19 restrictions lift). "Given all the resources that we (the libraries) have available for residents, It was a natural fit for us to support the program be- cause we're really a one- stop shop for everything," said Gillett, noting the local library branches offer ev- erything from garbage bag tags and Activan passes to community resource ac- cess for help with housing, legal services, etc. Library marketing and communications specialist Dennis Roberts said that hay installed at the libraries stocked with free pre- = Oil & Filter (includes up to 6 litres regular oil.) - Complete top to bottom check over. - Installation of winter tires (already on rims) included. NAPA S Ui Ke) ste) displays the newcomer resout ices program Graham Paine/Metroland Halton Hills Public Library community librarian Brandi Gillett packages, available at the Acton and Georgetown branches. bagged groceries, includ- ing fruits, vegetables and other perishables. 'That could also be im- portant for people who are new to Halton Hills," he ded. The revamped Newcom- r Resources program came as welcome news to Acton resident Monica Chydzinski, who recently - $5.00 Tim's Card - Windshield Washer Fluid - 12 Pack of Pop oe READERS’ CHOICE 2021 moved to the community from Milton. She said she's particu- events that can be attended asa family. “It would be nice to have an overview of what to look forward to here in Acton," she sa coe gram was first aorloped adecadeago and originally handled through the municipality's planning department due to the many requests for in- formation coming from residents in new subdivi- sions. According to a staff re- port that recently went be- fore patton Hills council, rogram transitioned into "supplying pertinent veloped to link newcomers directly to the town web- site. "But over the years, it became apparent that the Call for an *Most Vehicles. THERON READERS’ CHOICE 2021 Appointment town needed to expand the program and revamp it as our population started to increase and become more illett. a a Fy 3 a v i Zz town's population grew by | 3.6per centsince2011,anda 2 staff report notes this trend i expect to continue, = with a eect growth of 3 59 per cent by 203: thestar star ar com/3B67qYS, call the library at 905-873- 2681 or email askus@hal- tonhi STORY BEHIND THE STORY: With substantial growth on the horizon for Halton Hills, we wanted to take a closer look at the resources available to resi- dents moving to the com- munity. $9995" Synthetic/oil (up)to)6)litres) oe READERS’ CHOICE 2021 ee —— HASSELL AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE