🌟 It's Volunteer Week and we want to give a BIG shoutout to all the incredible board and committee members who dedicate their time and expertise to the Town of Penetanguishene! Thank you for your hard work and dedication in making our community a better place for all! 🙌

This Volunteer Week we are featuring event photos of our volunteers!
📸 Did you know it takes over 70 volunteers to assist with Winterama!? Only a small number are captured below!

We want to extend a huge thank you to all of the amazing volunteers in the Town of Penetanguishene who play such a crucial role in making our community events a success. From Winterama to Canada Day celebrations, your dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed.

🌍♻️ #TOPDYK ? ♻️🌍 Did you know that waste disposal in our town is handled by the County of Simcoe? 🚮

💡 Need to know more about waste disposal guidelines or schedules? Visit the Simcoe.ca

During National Volunteer Week, April 14th to 20th, 2024, we recognize every volunteer and celebrate each contribution they make!

Did you miss the Special Council, Council and Committee of the Whole meetings last evening? Meeting highlights are now available online at ow.ly/qffX50ResOS

📽 The meeting can also be watched on the Town's YouTube Channel, ow.ly/vaBP50ResOP

⚠The Town of Penetanguishene would like to inform residents/businesses that Charles Morden Construction will be relocating services, at the intersections of Church Street and Jury Drive. A full map can be viewed in the notice below.

🔔Notice: penetanguishene.ca/news/notice-of…

This evening, members of Council will gather at 7:00 PM for the April Council and Committee of the Whole meeting.
Members of the public are invited to attend in person or watch live on YouTube👉 ow.ly/oSTR50NkbOi

ℹ📣Join us for Seniors Information Day on June 6th, 2024 for a day of informative sessions, opportunities to connect with vendors, chances to win prizes, and enjoy live music by Dylan Lock.🎵 #SeniorsInformationDay ow.ly/3EiA50RbrMp

#SimcoeCounty bi-weekly Leaf & Yard Waste Collection is running now until the end of May. To determine your leaf & yard collection schedule, download the #simcoecountycollects app or visit simcoe.ca/waste.
*Not applicable to Barrie & Orillia.
#GusAndMax

🌟Exciting news for the residents of Penetanguishene! The town will be opening its parks and facilities in a phased approach, with tennis, pickleball, basketball, and the skateboard park ready for use by April 19, playground facilities by April 22, and washrooms by April 29.

📚 Announcing the launch of the 2024 Bursary Program for Simcoe County students! With 21 $3,000 bursaries up for grabs, the County is committed to supporting local students in their pursuit of higher education.
bit.ly/49tPS9z

#TOPDYK Additional Dwelling Units are permitted in residential zones with full municipal water and sanitary sewer services!
📚 To fully understand the rules and regulations, check out section 4.2 of the Zoning By-law: ow.ly/fxUT50Qr3Wn

County of Simcoe 🍂Leaf & Yard Waste collection begins 📅Apr 8 Zone 1 & runs until end of May. For Zone details & more, get the #simcoecountycollects app or visit bit.ly/43LxKGS
*Doesn’t apply in Barrie & Orillia

🔥🚒The 2024 Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment applications are now open! Applications will be accepted until September 27, 2024.

View the 2024 Recruitment Guide for more information about the Fire and Emergency Services Department at ow.ly/Isg950R9uUk

🌛🌞Are you ready for the #SolarEclipse ?

Make sure to follow the safety guidelines! ⚠ Looking at the Solar Eclipse without proper eye protection can cause serious and long-term damage. ow.ly/P2ZY50R6AWl

🎉Join #TeamPenetanguishene ! The Town of Penetanguishene is currently hiring for a Facility Operator.

This position closes on April 10, 2024.
✅For full details, visit: penetanguishene.ca/townhall/emplo…

🌲Public Works will be closing a section of Tay Point Road between Fuller Avenue and Zoschke Drive, today, April 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM for the removal of a tree.

This work is expected to take less than one hour to complete. Notice: ow.ly/2t8f50R7Alz

📢 📍LAST DAY TO APPLY! The Southern Georgian Bay Detachment Board is looking for five community representatives, one from each municipality, to join their team.

Visit ow.ly/tEoh50QYEf9 for more info. #CommunityService #SGBD

☀🌙Have you heard?! On April 8, a rare celestial event is set to unfold over Canada - a total solar eclipse! Interested in how to watch the eclipse safely? Visit ➡ ow.ly/v6E650R6zls