Scugog October eNewsletter

2024 Meeting Schedule, Proclamations and Appointments

• Council Meeting: October 28 @ 6:30pm
• General Purpose and Administration Committee: November 4 @ 1:30pm
• Planning and Community Affairs Committee: November 18 @ 6:30pm
• Council Meeting: November 25 @6:30pm

For all Council & Committee schedules, minutes and agendas, please visit scugog.ca/council. Comments / questions regarding agenda items can be directed to the department (contact us on scugog.ca), or to our general email: mail@scugog.ca or call 905-985-7346.

News

Enbridge Gas teams up with Scugog Fire & Emergency Services to reduce fire and carbon monoxide deaths through Safe Community Project Zero

Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas), the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and Scugog Fire & Emergency Services announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

Scugog Fire & Emergency Services received 180 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero–a public education campaign that will provide more than 14,500 alarms to residents in 75 communities across Ontario.

This year, Enbridge Gas invested $450,000 in Safe Community Project Zero, and over the past 16 years, the program has provided more than 101,000 alarms to Ontario fire departments.

When properly installed and maintained, combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms help provide the early warning to safely escape from a house fire or carbon monoxide exposure. Carbon monoxide is a toxic, odourless gas that is a by-product of incomplete combustion of many types of common fuels.

“The best way to reduce potential exposure to carbon monoxide is to properly maintain fuel-burning equipment,” says Ryan Marshall, Operations Manager, GTA East, Enbridge Gas. “These alarms are a critical second line of defence against carbon monoxide poisoning, known as ‘the silent killer’. We’re proud to support our communities, and raise awareness and help Ontarians implement these protection strategies.”

“Across Ontario there is a renewed focus on the importance of having working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home. The objective of Safe Community Project Zero is to deliver these alarms to areas where they are needed most,” says Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal and Chair of the FMPFSC. “It’s a program that helps fire departments educate their communities about the requirements to have working smoke alarms installed in all Ontario homes and for all Ontario homes to have a carbon monoxide alarm if they have a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage.”

“Scugog Fire is excited and thankful to have been selected for Project Zero.” says Fire Chief, Mike Matthews. “Combination carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, when properly installed and maintained, provide an early warning that is needed to help residents safely escape from a house fire or carbon monoxide exposure. Our team will utilize this donation to provide alarms to community members who require them.”

Adventures at the Boo-Seum

The Scugog Shores Museum is hosting its annual ‘Adventure at the Boo-seum’ in the afternoon of October 26 for families to enjoy the spooky season. Theatre on the Ridge will also be on site to share some spooktacular stage props and a few family fun tales as you learn to carve a pumpkin and trick-or-treat around the village. Costumes are welcome – and encouraged! Admission for ‘Adventures at the Boo-seum’ is pay what you can.

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Activities and performances take place outdoors, rain or shine, at Scugog Shores Museum Village. All proceeds will benefit the museum and the programs of Theatre on the Ridge.

For full event details and tickets, visit Theatre on the Ridge's website or our Museums page.

The Scugog Environmental & Climate Change Advisory Committee (SECCAC) is holding its first Scugog Nature Photo Contest

All year round, mother nature is busy in the Township of Scugog.

Let’s celebrate all of this natural beauty with your best photos taken of the plants, animals, and scenery in our Township!

SECCAC will select 12 photos to feature and publish in its 2025 Scugog Nature Calendar, plus, a 1st place winner will be selected and awarded the cover page photo for the Calendar. The contest is open to Scugog residents of all ages. 

Submissions for the photo contest will be accepted through our online form. Simply input your information, some details about the photo(s), upload photo attachments and submit to the team.

Please be advised this contest has submission rules that must be followed by all participants. The list of rules can be found on our online form linked above. By participating in this contest, you hereby acknowledge that you agree to the contest rules.

Tanker Shuttle Accreditation – Scugog Fire & Emergency Services

Tanker Shuttle Accreditation is accredited to rural fire departments that have demonstrated that they are capable of delivering a continuous 200 gallons per minute of water for a period of 120 minutes.

The accreditation demonstrates our ability to fight fires in rural areas more quickly and effectively by providing a continuous flow of water to fire scenes far from municipal hydrants.

Recently the Township of Scugog Fire Department was successful in attaining this certification for:

Station 61 (30 Crandell Street, Port Perry) – Class 7

Station 62 (3550 Durham Road 57, Caesarea) – Class 7

Many insurance companies recognize the Tanker Shuttle Accreditation Rating. Rural residences within eight (8) kilometers and/or commercial properties within five (5) kilometres of this fire station may receive a reduction in insurance premiums. Rural residents and business owners should contact their insurance agent and ask if they qualify for a rate reduction.

In addition to the potential reduction of insurance rates, the Tanker Shuttle Accreditation means that the Township of Scugog Fire Department has demonstrated ability to transport water to rural fire scenes to protect our residents.

“I’m so pleased that we were able to obtain this accreditation for both our fire stations,” said Mayor Wilma Wotten. “Through the continuing excellence of our department through training and accreditation, the Fire Department has demonstrated its ability to provide adequate water for suppression in rural areas not protected by the hydrant system. I am so proud of our firefighter teams in Port Perry and Caesarea. Congratulations to both stations on receiving tanker shuttle accreditation.”

Public Notices

Intermittent Road Closures – Water Street Construction

Intermittent road closures are scheduled on Water Street between Monday, October 21, and November 1, 2024. Sections of Water Street between Queen Street and Scugog Street will be closed at times during this period for milling, pulverizing, grading and paving operations. 

Vehicular access may be restricted or intermittent for certain periods, during which detour routes and signage will be in place. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. 

All business will remain open on Water Street during this time.

While we strive to plan accurate schedules, any forecasted date can be subject to change due to weather conditions and other factors. 

For more information, project updates and notices, please visit our Water Street Rehabilitation project page. Stay informed and check the website for project updates.

Scugog Receives $799,590 from Ontario Government to Renew and Rehabilitate Critical Infrastructure

We were happy to host MPP Todd McCarthy in Council Chambers Friday, October 18, to announce the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund!

Through this fund, the Ontario Government is investing $799,590 to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in Scugog.

The announcement can be found on our Youtube channel.

Waterfront Trail Intermittently Closed from Coulter Street North to Canterbury Commons Stormwater Management Pond

A small section of the Waterfront Trail from Coulter Street North to the Canterbury Commons Stormwater Management Pond will be closed to facilitate repairs. The repairs will take place from October 15 to October 29, weather dependent.

For general inquiries about this project, please email works@scugog.ca

Employment Opportunities

The following employment opportunities are available with the Township of Scugog!

• School Crossing Guard, Regular and Spare (Temporary, Part-Time)
• March Break Camp Supervisor (Student, Temporary)
• March Break Camp Counsellor (Student, Temporary)
• March Break Skate Patrol (Student, Temporary)

Information about Township of Scugog employment opportunities can be found at scugog.ca/employment