Town of Grimsby News

The Town of Grimsby values public input and is looking for dedicated community members to join our various Boards and Committees. If any of the listed Boards and Committees are of interest to you, an online application form is available at the bottom of this page. The deadline for applications is May 8, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. For more information, please reach out to our Clerks Department at clerks@grimsby.ca

The second instalment of your 2023 interim tax bill is due May 5^th. If you need a copy of your tax bill please contact the Town’s Tax Department 905-945-9634 or Tax-Dept@grimsby.ca

The Town of Grimsby is undertaking a Strategic Parking Management Study to address existing and anticipated parking issues and leverage opportunities to enhance their parking management system, which includes infrastructure, policies, and programs. The two study areas include the Historic Downtown Grimsby Core (Downtown Grimsby) and Grimsby on the Lake. Study area maps are provided on the Let's Talk Grimsby project webpage.

At the Council meeting of April 3, 2023, Town Council approved the 2023 Budget.

Council approved the 2023 budget with a 5.97 per cent increase to the Town’s portion of the tax levy, for an overall property tax increase of 6.30 per cent when combined with the regional and educational levies. The 5.97 per cent increase to the Town’s portion of the tax levy results in residential property taxes increase by $97 per year ($8 a month), for an average residential household assessed at $442,000.

Commencing Monday, April 3^rd, 2023, Town crews will be flushing all fire hydrants as part of our annual water main maintenance program.

Residents are reminded that Section 170 (12) of The Highway Traffic Act prohibits the parking or standing of vehicles on any roadway in such a manner as to interfere with the clearing of snow from the roadway.

The Town of Grimsby is seeking interested community members to participate on a variety of Committee and Boards to help shape our community.  There are a wide variety of committees to consider; for the full listing of committees and a description of each please visit our website link.