We learned this week that there is a proposal to place a 50m tall telecommunications tower on the Comfort Inn property at the north end of Southampton.

https://saugeentimes.com/notice-of-public-information-telecommunications-structure/

The proposal is expected to be on the agenda of the Saugeen Shores Planning Committee at its meeting scheduled November 19th. 

The  applicable governing body is ISEDC (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada).

The public can make written submissions to the Applicant, Shared Network Canada, c/o Tracey Pillon-Abbs, 275 Macpherson Ave., Unit 103, Toronto, ON  M4V 1A4, 226-340-1232, tracey@sharednetwork.ca by close of day Monday, Dec. 3, 2018.

We suggest that if you do comment, you copy the Town of Saugeen Shores at lwhite@saugeenshores.ca as well as the Southampton Ward councillors, cgrace@saugeenshores.ca and jrich@saugeenshores.ca

2018 MUNICIPAL VOTING PERIOD BEGINS

Electors will be able to vote either using the internet or telephone starting at 10:00 a.m. on October 12. Voting ends at 8:00 p.m. on October 22nd

The following video demonstrates how to vote using the internet. Please watch the video and if you have any questions, please contact the municipal office.

The option to vote using a telehone will also be available if you do not wish to vote using the internet. A Voter Notification Letter will be provided to each registered elector. The letter will provide the toll free telephone number and instructions for telephone voting.

If you need assistance using the internet, a Help Centre will be available at the Municipal Office on the following dates:
Weekdays: Friday, Oct. 12 to Friday, Oct. 19 8:30am - 4:30pm

Weekends: Saturday, Oct. 13 10 am - 4pm

Saturday, Oct. 20 10am - 4pm

Sunday, Oct. 21 10am - 4pm

Election Day: Monday, Oct 22, 8:30am - 8:00pm
https://www.saugeenshores.ca/…/our-town-h…/online-voting.asp

The Institute is sited for the corner of Victoria and High Streets next to the Bruce County Museum in Southampton.

Our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

This Saturday, July 14, 2018

Starting at 10:00 am in the Theatre of Bruce County Museum

Results of our Biennial Membership Survey – John Harding Jr, former SRA Director 

Southampton Parks and Beaches – Frank Burrows, Parks Manager, Town of Saugeen Shores 

Shoreline Water Quality – Rob Shave, SRA Director

Introduction of Incoming SRA President

And Much, Much More!

Coffee will be available in the Lobby from 9:30 am

Information and Membership Tables of Community Organizations

Meeting is Open to All

         ZGAA-BIIG-NI-GAN

               “From One End to the Other,

                       We are Connected”

When: June 21, 2018 at 1:00 pm

Where: Bridge crossing Saugeen River 

Why: To officially name our bridge

          To celebrate truthful relationships

          To come together as one family

Who: People of Saugeen First Nation and Saugeen Shores

 "On June 21, 2018 the Bridge that spans the Saugeen River in Southampton will officially receive its name. G.C. Huston, in consultation with Elders from Saugeen First Nation, has chosen the name Zgaa-biig-ni-gaan which means  'we are connected' or more precisely, 'from one end to the other, we are connected.' " 

Saugeen First Nation

June 21, 2018 - Canada's National Aboriginal Day . Celebrate the naming of the Highway Bridge over the Saugeen River.  1pm at the Bridge.

 July 14, 2018 - SRA Annual General Meeting . 10am - noon. Bruce County Museum.

August 11, 2018  - All Candidates Meeting. 10am - noon.   Southampton Town Hall.

August 16, 2018  -Rod McLeod Memorial Golf Tournament. 1pm tee off. Saugeen Golf Club.

September 12, 2018 - Tribute to our First Responders. Southampton Fire Hall. Time TBA. 

Next Saturday (October 7) 10:00 to 11:00 am at the Bruce County Museum (in the theatre on the main floor) There are a number of things going on or being planned this fall and winter, so the SRA Board arranged this meeting to update members on a variety of topics. David Smith, the Town's Chief Administrative Officer, (i) will speak about the next steps on the Chantry View reconstruction project based on the comments received at the August 31st event at the Coliseum and (ii) will outline that one of the mandates of the Master Transportation Study for the Town scheduled for 2018 will include ways to encourage cycling and enhance cyclist safety. Tony Sheard, one of the members of the Town’s Ad Hoc Committee examining the future of the Southampton Town Hall, will discuss the work done to date by the committee and show slides illustrating the preferred solution of the Town Hall connected with a reconstructed library building. Melanie Myers, president of the Southampton Business Improvement Area, will give a report on the activities of the SBIA and the work they are doing to foster economic development in Southampton. Vice Deputy Mayor Diane Huber and Councillor Cheryl Grace will be in attendance.  Councillor Don Matheson has been invited and we are awaiting his response.  Topics they will discuss (in no particular order) include the following: Hear about a ‘Beach Ambassador’ program that is being proposed for next summer. Phragmites in Southampton – yes, we do have them, mainly on South Beach and on the north shore.  An invasive species that needs community support to be rid of them. The  Southampton Coliseum turns 40 and a community anniversary party is planned. An update on the status of various proposals regarding shoreline cleanup north of the river. A progress report on an innovative proposal to solve the Island Street storm sewer problem. I know this is a busy weekend, but I have guaranteed all our speakers that they will be out by 11:00 am, so we will move quickly through the agenda!!  There will be free coffee at the Museum.  Hope to see you there. Jim Henning, President

PLEASE ATTEND Saugeen Shores Council Meeting in a show of support for SRA Director Corwin Cambry's Deputation to Council about the Chantry View Drive Reconstruction Project. 

WHEN: Monday, September 11, 2017. 7:30 pm ( Informal Open Forum starts at 7:10 pm )
LOCATION: Council Chambers at 600 Tomlinson Drive, Port Elgin, Ontario

https://saugeenshores.civicweb.net/…/3D928516CF364D0A8368A8…

SPEAK TO COUNCIL about this matter during the Informal Open Forum held just prior to the start of the meeting:

According to the Town Website: "... beginning at 7:10 p.m., an informal Open Forum is offered to any person to provide comments on the subjects related to items on the Agendas. Each person wishing to address Council, will be required to sign a register. Each person shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Questions of clarification may be asked of the speaker. No formal record of the submissions during the Open Forum will be made. The Open Forum will end at 7:25 p.m." http://www.saugeenshores.ca/…/our-t…/Agendas-and-Minutes.asp

If you are unable to attend in person, join the webcast starting at 7:30 pm.  http://www.livestream.com/saugeenshores