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Customer Service Notice - Labour Day, Monday, September 4

With the Labour Day holiday approaching on Monday, September 4, 2023, we would like to remind residents of the following customer service updates:

The following facilities will be closed for the holiday:

• County of Brant Customer Service Offices
• County of Brant Community Centres
• Biggars Lane Landfill
• County of Brant Public Libraries

Regular garbage and recycling collection will take place.
Did you know that a number of County of Brant services are available online? Visit the Online Services page to...

Registration is now open for PA Day Camp and Seniors Workshops

Register now for PA Day Camp and Seniors Workshops!

Early registration for the following programs is now open. Visit the COB Connect website and enter the Activity # listed below for more information and to register.
PA Day Camp

Ages: 4 – 12 yrs Date: Friday, September 15 Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Extended care available from 8:00-8:30am and 4:30-5:30pm, registration for extended care is not required) Cost: $39.00 Scotland Community Centre - Activity # 6106
Seniors Workshops – 55yrs +
Historical Walks –...

Temporary Road Closure Arthur Road - Reopened to Traffic

Arthur Road between Pleasant Ridge Road and Highway 24 has been reopened to through traffic.

Temporary Road Use - McBlain Bridge Review

Location:  McBlain Bridge on Brant County Road 22, 430m north of Highway 54

Work Date: Thursday August 31 2023

Work Preformed by: CMT Engineering Inc. for County of Brant

Reason: Geotechnical investigation for proposed future bridge maintenance

Note: Local and Emergency access will be maintained, traffic flagged when required

Please refer to Municipal 511 http://www.municipal511.ca for the most up-to-date traffic information regarding road construction and closures.

It is our goal to minimize any...

Temporary Road Use - Paris Fair

Location:

• Paris Agricultural Society - 139 Silver Street Paris
• Silver Street/Keg Lane between Oak Avenue and Gate 4 of Paris Agricultural Society property

Dates: Thursday, August 31, 8:00 am until Tuesday, September 5, 8:00 am

Set-up By: County of Brant Operations Department

Note: Temporary “No Parking” restrictions on Silver Street/Keg Lane between Oak Avenue and Gate 4

Please refer to Municipal511 https://www.municipal511.ca  for the most up-to-date information regarding road construction and closures.

It...

Temporary Road Closure Arthur Road

Location: Arthur Road between Pleasant Ridge Road and Highway 24

Date: Tuesday August 29 2023 until further notice

By: OPP

Note: No through traffic, Emergency Access only

Please refer to Municipal511 https://www.municipal511.ca  for the most up-to-date information regarding road construction and closures.

It is our goal to minimize any inconvenience to our residents. Your patience through any disruption will be greatly appreciated. If additional information is required, please contact:

Kris McAllister

Roads...

Public Notice - Construction set to begin for new 2,055 sq. ft. Multi-use Community Centre

Public Notice - Construction set to begin for new 2,055 sq. ft. multi-use Community Centre

Construction is set to begin on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the current site of the Paris Lawn Bowling Club located at 169 Grand River Street, North, Paris.

Demolition of the existing clubhouse will take place this fall, followed by the construction of a new, small community centre. Construction is expected to be completed in spring 2024.

The new space will have a capacity of 60 people and will be utilized...

Temporary Road Closure - Brant Brantford Wings and Wheels

Location: Brantford Municipal Airport - 110 Aviation Avenue, Brantford

Dates: Tuesday August 29 and Wednesday August 30, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily

Closed By: County of Brant Operations Department

Road Closures:

• Robinson Road closed from Highway 24 to Greens Road
• Access to Pottruff Road from Bethel Road only, no access to Pottruff Road from Robinson Road
• Access to Greens Road from Oakhill Drive only
• No through traffic
• Local traffic with permit cards and emergency access only
• barricades will be in place

The Fall Community Services Guide is coming August 31!

The Fall Community Services Guide is coming on Thursday, August 31, 2023!

View the guide online by visiting brant.ca/Guide or picking up a printed copy at any County of Brant office or community centre.

The new guide will highlight recreation programs for all ages, including:

• Gymnastics
• Skating Programs and Public Skating
• Brant Youth Centre - new location!
• Adult Sports Leagues including volleyball, basketball, dodgeball and more
• Fitness Classes and so much more!

Regular program registration will open on...

Update: Temporary Road Closure Race Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement

Location: 60m North of Old Mill Street and Race Street Intersection

Work Dates: Tuesday August 22 2023 until further notice

Work Preformed by: Beech Infrastructure Group for County of Brant

Reason: Sanitary main replacement at Race Street

Revised Note:

Monday – Friday:

No through traffic between 101 and 103 Race Street, no local or emergency traffic

99, 101, 104 Race Street accessible from Ball Street only

103 - 146 Race Street accessible from Washington Street, Hillside Avenue, Old Mill Street only

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