The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton
Brockton Council Meeting Agenda

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Bruce County Council Chambers - 30 Park Street, Walkerton, ON
Council:
  • Chris Peabody - Mayor, 
  • Kym Hutcheon - Deputy Mayor, 
  • Mitch Clark - Councillor, 
  • Tim Elphick - Councillor, 
  • B. Carl Kuhnke - Councillor, 
  • Gregory J. McLean - Councillor, 
  • and Steve Travale - Councillor 
Staff:
  • Fiona Hamilton - Director of Legislative and Legal Services (Clerk), 
  • Trish Serratore - Chief Financial Officer, 
  • and Colleen Gillis, Director of Community Services 

Leaf collection for Walkerton, Lake Rosalind, and Marl Lakes will be on Monday, October 21, 2024 and Monday, October 28, 2024. Leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper waste bags (plastic bags not accepted) and placed at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. for collection.

The Walkerton and District Optimist Club are hosting a Halloween Monster March Parade on Saturday, October 26, 2024 starting at 6:00 p.m. The parade route begins at the intersection of Scott and Peter Streets and ends at the Market Garden (312 Durham Street) in Walkerton. In recognition of this event, Durham Street will be closed from Peter Street to Victoria Street from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. to accommodate the parade.

The Elmwood and District Chamber of Commerce is are in the process of rebranding to better represent the structure of their organization and the acts of service they provide to the community of Elmwood. An Information Meeting is being held on November 10, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the Elmwood Community Centre to present the Chamber's new name and brainstorm ways to better support the area through projects, resources, and activities.

Join the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 (Walkerton) in gathering at the Walkerton Cenotaph (Jane Street) for Remembrance Day ceremonies beginning shortly before 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 2024. The Legion will march to and from the Cenotaph and Municipal roads will be closed to accommodate the parade. The parade route begins at the Legion (505 Scott Street), leading up McNab Street to Jane Street and Colborne Street, and will return along the same route back to the Legion following the ceremonies. 


The Municipal Office will be closed in recognition of Remembrance Day and our office will reopen on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

The Municipality is consulting and engaging with residents about the 2025 Municipal Budget. Residents can share their feedback anonymously on our 2025 Budget Consultation Project on Build Your Brockton. The anonymous survey has been extended to November 4, 2024 at Noon.

The Municipality is looking for feedback on our vendor licensing regime (Transient Traders and Outdoor Vending/Refreshment Vehicle Licenses) as we look to amend these outdated By-Laws to provide more clarity for vendors. Visit the Vendor Licensing Feedback project on Build Your Brockton to learn more. Feedback is due by November 15, 2024 at Noon.

Walkerton's Hometown Christmas Market is returning on Thursday, November 21, 2024 with evening shopping and holiday specials from our merchants, restaurants and artisans, and entertainment! Be sure to save the date for this holiday event, brought to you by the Municipality of Brockton and Walkerton businesses.

Join the Elmwood and District Chamber of Commerce on November 24, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at the Lions' Park for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause, and popcorn and hot chocolate in the park. At 4:45 p.m. Christmas carols will be sung, and the Christmas Tree will be lit up at 5:00 p.m.

A Closed Session is not planned for this Council Meeting.

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