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6 Acton Free Press Wodnesdiy Oct 1 Downtown proposals are presented to Bl A The consulting firm of Walker Wright Young and Associates and the Acton Business Improvement Area are looking at the possibility of removing parking on the south side of Mill Street between Main and John and widening the sidewalk on the north side for the same two blocks No parking spots about 12 Id total would be removed until after more off street parking la developed off Church St behind stores on the south side of Mill Last Wednesday night six members of the BIA board of management Steve Houghton from consulting firm studying downtown Acton and Georgetown for Halton Hills two members of the and deputy town planner Bruce McLean met to discuss the down town plan The board had previously rejected taking parking off both sides of the street because they see how convenient off street parking could be provided for the north side In the forseeable future In addition the rejected suggestions area of Mill St between John and Wilbur be designated residential office and should remain zoned CIH commercial because this area has leant potential for commercial and that this will more occur under the holding design ation Houghton said the con sultants feel that even If Acton population reaches people there need for more commercial space He said they believe retail activity be concentrated In Main to John area of Mill Tho best way to market downtown is as a concentrated area with many shops the Main to John area and Houghton said they think more shops con locate in that area He allowed there ore traffic problems down town and thoy arc being investigated by their traffic engineer While a bypass around Acton feasible thoy are urging town develop a truck route something which has been dis cussed many times in the past Before parking can be taken off the south side of MQ1 St off street parking must be developed It was noted three merchants who wercn identified have acquired property on Church St where a space lot can be developed It is also suggested off street parking be developed behind the Legion behind stores on the north side of Mill in cluding beside the town hall Removing parking on the south side will relieve some of the traffic problems and make tho streets more inviting to pedestrians The north side of the street is Just a solid ace of buildings so that walk should be widened there are some building setbacks on the south side resulting in some areas where the sldealks are already wider In addition land for off street parking can be acquired behind stores on the south side soonest Costing of side walk widening has been started Some stores don have rear access for deliveries and the traffic engineer is examining this problem so trucks parked on the street can be reduced as much as possible Two charged McLean explained the study is really four studies two in Acton and two in Georgetown One study In each town in volvcs developing policy for the future Halton official plan and one study in each urban area is designed to come up with a redevelopment plan for the parking and lea t ion plans Tho town will apply for a loan up to for each Michael of township was BIA from the province selling his wares at the Women a In and the loan is paid back statute 111 Hall Saturday The at per cent Interest blind man weaves baskets and other items for the over the entire term home Houghton noted the province municipality and BIA each financially In redevelopment and the final phase of the study will involve a plan of attack and suggested financial allocations Councillor Ross Kncchtel who is Homefest held Sat bv Katharine Garwood over the years woo hall on the played Guelph Line captured Visitors were Invited the restive gaiety of to Join in the quilting of a BIA board of manage- Thanksgiving tin large quilt to bo raffled ment member said he Saturday as the ladies of Inwosprlng doubts the province will Nassagaweya see butter being made or agree to a wider side- women Institute In- wool being spun Many walk and noted delivery neighbors and treated themselves to access problems must vtaitor8 to their something from the bake be so as well as off beautifully or plant tables an odd- street parking developed decorated haU was from the white parking spaces pumpkinheaded table or one of are removed scarecrows and harvest beautiful crafts He pointed out the con- arrangements The displayed by local or study Just a the many lists first step towards by tho ladies To complete a full and redevelopment and ft enjoyable day hot and will be a long time AI cold apple cider was before anything is done VV HOODS available at the refresh Knechtel added no together with a decisions or made was incorrectly at this point ideas are reported in last week simply elng discussed Free Press that Green The an council will County Investments is in fte girls of the local some major partnership with Doug decisions to make down Freed Remain the road In the IGA plain Houghton said efforts project must be made to make There were downtown pleasing for to bring Green people County Investments in since is on the project but they getting a lot of publicity fell through not Just in Acton but out- The Free Press side the town too regrets the error Meads on fire staff It a easier safer and cheaper to prevent a fire than to try and put It out Bob Meads can tell you that Meads has Just been named the new Fire Prevention Officer for Hills replacing Larry Brassard who recently left to pursue a career with the Regional Police Meads has been to the Ontario Fire Marshall Fire College in Graven- hurst and has been a member of the volunteer force for years All my Interest stems from my experience as a volunteer before Joining I didn know much about the fire depart ment ho says Meads says he is look Ing forward to the new Job handling building Inspections and the public on fire prevention Fire pre vention is definitely the biggest part of he Job It is easier to prevent a fire than lo try and put it Meads said Originally from Durham Meads moved to Georgetown seven years ago and will be leaving his Job Rite- way to take the Job as Fire tlon Officer for Hills beginning Visit friend or relatives out of town for the week end Tell all about it Call Barb Funk at or drop on a note at RAM Shopped Milton Grow Be A Part of It Sunday Oct 25th Do your Christmas shopping early 2050 Qoff 20 off entire stock Up to off selected hems Oct to am F t 1 CALLING ALL BRIDESTOBE Is planning another popular brides party for engaged girls who llva In the Milton area If you are planning WEDDING during 1982 you will wont to attond LOOK what WELCOME WAGON has in store for you FASHION SHOWS DEMONSTRATIONS SPECIAL DISPLAYS EXCITING GIFTS FOR EVERY BRIDE NUMEROUS DOOR PRIZES Thursday Oct 22 1981 Restaurant Of Tavern 324 Avenue Admittance is FREE but by Invitation only To obtain your potsono invitation for you and your mother or attendant give us a call Anne So much comfort in so many sizes JILL 40 WHITE OR 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