Town of Grimsby News

The 2024 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference was held in Toronto, Ontario from January 21-23, 2024. The ROMA conference is a yearly event, which brings municipalities together to discuss best practices and share industry knowledge. The format also allows municipal representatives and ministries to meet and discuss the municipalities’ strategic priorities, advocate for local issues, and discuss program and funding partnerships.

Woolverton Rd between Ridge Rd W and Main St W will be closed to traffic Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or until completion).

Town Staff have been made aware of an issue with pre-authorized monthly property tax payments. The withdrawn payments may have been different from the amount noted in the letter you received by mail in December 2023.

Town Council and Chief Administrative Officer, Sarah Kim, are pleased to announce that after a comprehensive recruitment process, Victoria Steele has accepted the position of Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk at the Town of Grimsby. The Town is excited to find a candidate who will not only meet the many demands of the comprehensive position, but will also be a key resource to our community, Council, and Staff.

Niagara Region is starting a Red Light Camera program beginning late January.

Beginning January 1, 2024, Niagara Region’s residential Blue/Grey recycling program will no longer be managed by the Region and Grimsby’s collection contractor (known as Circular Materials Ontario) will take on responsibility for the program.

The following schedule outlines reduced hours/closures of Town facilities:

A simplified online experience paired with a complimentary lost pet service will add value to dog licences

Grimsby, ON (December 4, 2023) – In late 2022, the Province removed land from the Greenbelt as part of its broader push to build 1.5 million homes by 2031, including two parcels of land in Grimsby. Town Staff worked under stringent time restraints with the Provincial facilitator’s office and the potential developers, to discuss plans for these parcels.

The Town of Grimsby will be hosting a public information meeting to gather input and feedback regarding the Town of Grimsby’s Downtown Reimagined study. This session is one of the final steps towards the development of a vision for the Downtown public realm.