Town of Grimsby News

The Town of Grimsby is responsible for the control and maintenance of the Town’s roadways.  We are therefore always mindful of any object (hockey/basketball nets and skateboard ramps) placed along the municipal road edge that could possibly cause an incident or accident involving pedestrians and/or vehicles.

April 5, 2022

Proposed Tax Payment Grace Period Supported by Committee of the Whole

On April 4^th, 2022, Grimsby’s Committee of the Whole passed a resolution to amend the Town’s Tax Collection By-law 22-16.

NPCA Launches Spring Flooding Awareness Campaign

The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority has launched its 2022 Spring Flooding Awareness Campaign.

Commencing Monday April 4^th, 2022, Town crews will be flushing all fire hydrants as part of our annual water main maintenance program.

Some areas of Palmer Rd and Margaret Ave will be closed to traffic on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (or until completion). Access will be unavailable from Palmer. Access from Nelles Rd N will also be limited.

The road closure is necessary for emergency tree removal.

Please contact the Operations Centre at (905) 945-9201 if you have any questions regarding this closure.

Ontario St between Main St E and Doran Ave will be closed to traffic Friday, March 18, 2022 from 11:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (or until completion).

The road closure is necessary for emergency hydro pole replacement.

Please contact the Operations Centre at (905) 945-9201 if you have any questions regarding this closure.

NEWS RELEASE

Grimsby Local Business & Service Directory Available Now!

Throughout the Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) survey, local businesses shared concerns about the impact COVID-19 has had on brand awareness and customer loyalty.

Grimsby’s Mayor Jeff Jordan issued the following statement condemning Russia’s attack on the Ukraine:

“I, along with Council and members of the Grimsby community, stand with the people of Ukraine, their families and our Ukrainian-Canadian community in unequivocally condemning the senseless attack by Russia.

On Monday November 21^st, Mayor Jeff Jordan welcomed Grimsby residents and their newly elected councillors to Town Hall to mark the beginning of the 2022-2026 Council Term. The meeting opened with a Smudging Ceremony led by Jackie Labonta, a traditional knowledge keeper and local member of the Haudenosaunee. Following the Elected Oath of Office and a performance from Gordon Scott of the Grimsby Pipe Band, Mayor Jordan remarked that the 2022-2026 Council is ready to “work together, get down to business, and take on important issues in the community”.

At the Council meeting of February 22, 2022, Town Council approved the 2022 Budget, which goes beyond pandemic recovery to build today for a better Grimsby tomorrow.