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At the library Children's Book Club Does your child like to read? Halton Hills Public Library has a book club for kids 9-13 who are proficient, enthusiastic readers. The Cocoa Club meets once a month on Saturday mornings in the Georgetown Branch. Registration begins January 31 in person at the Georgetown Branch, when kids can pick up a copy of the first book. The first meeting will be February 25. Family Literacy Day Friday, Jan. 27 is Family Literacy Day and the staff at Halton Hills Public Library would like to invite you to our Family Storytime program at the Gellert Centre at 10:30 a.m. We'll read some stories, sing some songs, and have a lot of fun. Knit Night in Acton Whether you are new to knitting or a seasoned expert, join the staff 17 at the Acton Branch for an hour of friends, books and all things knitting on Thursday, Jan. 26, 7-8 p.m. For more information on these and other library programs/events, please call 905-873-2681 ext. 2520, 519-853-0301 or www.hhpl.on.ca The IFP · Halton Hills, Thursday, January 19, 2012 The Regional Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Proposed update to the Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park Master Plan The Regional Municipality of Halton, the City of Burlington and Conservation Halton are holding a Public Meeting to invite public input into the development of an updated Master Plan for the Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park. The Master Plan will establish a long-term strategic vision for the Park. Date: Time: Presentation: Location: Wed., Feb. 1, 2012 7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Milton Sports Centre Banquet Room 605 Santa Maria Blvd Milton IN THE MATTER OF an application by The Regional Municipality of Halton for approval to expropriate a fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Block 1 on Plan 20M-983 designated as Parts 5, 6, 7 and 8 on Plan 20R-18917 and an 18 month temporary easement in, under, over, along and upon part of said Block 1 on Plan 20M-983 designated as Part 9 on Plan 20R-18917, in the Town of Milton, Regional Municipality of &?JRMLÏPCEGQRCPCBÏGLÏRFCÏ*?LBÏ0CEGQRPWÏ-DÍACÏDMPÏRFCÏ*?LBÏ2GRJCQÏ"GTGQGMLÏMDÏ&?JRMLÏ0CEGMLÏ (No. 20) for the purpose of facilitating the improvement, extension and widening of James Snow Parkway (Regional Road No. 4) from Boston Church Road westerly to a crossing of the Canadian National Railway corridor, including but not limited to, construction associated with a railway crossing grade separation, drainage works, ditching and bridges (the "Works") and in the case of the 18 month temporary easement for the purpose of entering on and occupying the land with all necessary vehicles, machinery, equipment and material required to grade, ditch and facilitate the construction of the said Works, in the Town of Milton and works ancillary thereto. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate a fee simple interest in the lands described as Part of Block 1 on Plan 20M-983 designated as Parts 5, 6, 7 and 8 on Plan 20R-18917 and an 18 month temporary easement in, under, over, along and upon part of said Block 1 on Plan 20M-983 designated as Part 9 on Plan 20R-18917, in the Town of Milton. Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty (30) days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty (30) days ?DRCPÏRFCÏÍPQRÏNS@JGA?RGMLÏMDÏRFCÏLMRGAC in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty (30) days ?DRCPÏRFCÏÍPQRÏNS@JGA?RGMLÏMDÏRFCÏLMRGAC (b) The approving authority is: The Council of The Regional Municipality of Halton 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 The expropriating authority is: The Regional Municipality of Halton 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 2FGQÏ,MRGACÏÍPQRÏNS@JGQFCBÏMLÏRFCÏRFÏB?WÏMDÏ(?LS?PWÏ Purpose and Effect: The meeting will provide a historical overview for the area, share information developed through technical environmental studies for the area and outline the process moving forward. This review will help develop an updated Master Plan for the Regional Park that recognizes sensitive natural areas and creates a vibrant, people friendly, four season destination in the downtown core of the City. For more information: Please contact either Stirling Todd, Senior Planner Region of Halton, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1, by phone at 905-825-6000, ext. 7186, or by email at stirling.todd@halton.ca or Ingrid Vanderbrug, Landscape Architect City of Burlington, 426 Brant Street, P.O. Box 5013, Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Z6, by phone at 905-335-7738, ext. 7832, or by email at VanderbrugI@burlington.ca. Note:Ï'DÏWMSÏUGQFÏRMÏ@CÏLMRGÍCBÏMDÏRFCÏDSRSPCÏ0CEGML?JÏ?LBÏ!GRWÏ!MSLAGJÏKCCRGLEQÏUFCPCÏ the draft of the updated Master Plan will be considered, you must either submit formal AMKKCLRQÏGLÏUPGRGLEÏRMÏ1RGPJGLEÏ2MBBÏMPÏ'LEPGBÏ4?LBCP@PSEÏMPÏPCOSCQRÏLMRGÍA?RGMLÏGLÏUPGRGLEÏ?RÏ the addresses noted above. Please park and enter the Sports Centre from the south entrance. Free parking is available on site. The presentation at this public meeting will be the same as the one provided at the November 29, 2011 public meeting in Burlington. 2ODBH@KÐ"NTMBHKÐLDDSHMFÐSNÐCHRBTRRÐV@SDQÐÇTNQHC@SHNMÐmÐ Tuesday, January 31 On Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Halton Regional Council will hold a Special Council meeting to discuss RFCÏRMNGAÏMDÏU?RCPÏÎSMPGB?RGML Ï2FCÏKCCRGLEÏUGJJÏ@CEGLÏ?RÏÏ? K ÏGLÏ!MSLAGJÏ!F?K@CPQÏ?RÏRFCÏ&?JRMLÏ Regional Centre (1151 Bronte Road, Oakville). The staff report (MO-01-12) is available at VVVG@KSNMB@ÇTNQHCDQDONQS. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Jan 31, 9:30 a.m. Special Council Meeting Feb 1, 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cte Feb 1, 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Cte cancelled Feb 8, 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Meeting Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca 190112 Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. 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