Christmas Tree Collection

CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION

Friday, January 19, 2024

Residents are asked to please contact the Town office at 596-3831 and provide your name and civic address for collection.
Deadline: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday,  January 17, 2024

Note:

• Trees are to be placed curbside by 8 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2024.
• Natural Christmas trees will be collected only. (Not artificial)
• All tinsel, decorations, wire, lights, and stands must be removed.
• Christmas trees set out in plastic bags will not be collected.

t’s that time of year again!!

Help Carbonear Celebrate all the great accomplishments of our athletes in 2023!!

Get those Nominations in today.  Deadline for submissions: Monday, January 29, 2024 at 4 p.m.

Update from Eastern Regional Service Board

West portion of Pondside Road, Leslie Street, French’s Road, Whitely Drive, Carlsons Place, Dwyers Lane and Woodwynd Heights, that were not collected last week will be collected today, Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

The Agenda can be found here:

1. Regular Agenda January 9 2024 (1)

Adult Lesson are starting this Sunday. Registration is opened now.

Register online at https://app.univerusrec.com/carbonearrecreationpub/index.asp

Update from Eastern Regional Service Board

Side roads off Pondside Road that were not collected last week will be collected today, January 9, 2024.

Waste Collection Update from Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB)

Waste collection for Area 2 on Pondside and the roads off Pondside was not collected yesterday (Thursday, January 4, 2024).  Contractor will complete that area and move on to Area 3 this morning (Friday, January 5, 2024). 

Collections from Dec. 28 and Dec. 29 will take place on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5, respectively. Up to 12 bags will be collected from each property.

Waste collection postponed on Wednesday, December 27^th for Carbonear will be collected on Saturday, December. 30. 

Garbage collection scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 29) will be delayed. A new collection date will be announced.

This is for garbage only.  Recycling collection will move to next week.

We have not been informed of new collection dates for collection regularly scheduled for December 28 and December 29 by Eastern Regional Service Board.  Once we receive new collection dates we will inform you immediately.

Celebrate the holiday season by donating joy!

When you donate blood this holiday season, you will make all the difference for patients in Newfoundland & Labrador.

Carbonear Community Blood Drive

Knights of Columbus

18 Adelaide Street, Carbonear

Thursday, December 28

12:30 to 3 p.m. & 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Town of Carbonear Newsletter December 2023

DAY 9

These last few days before Christmas are often hectic and stressful as people prepare to celebrate the season with family and friends.  A reminder that some may not be celebrating this season for a
variety of reasons.

In your travels today and during the season, be kind to everyone you meet.

Kindness is always appreciated and doesn’t cost a thing!

Town crew are currently repairing a water main leak on Connolly’s Hill .

Residents in the area may experience water service interruptions while the repair work is being completed.

Local traffic only in area of work being completed.

Please reduce speed in the area and obey flagspersons on site.

Town crew are repairing leak in the area of the intersection of Adelaide Street and Stentafords Lane.  Water service interruptions are possible for residents in this area.

Local traffic only in area of work being completed.

Please reduce speed in the area and obey flagspersons on site.

Town of Carbonear Aquatics Recreation Programmer

1. Regular Agenda December 12

FACILITY SERVICE ALERT— PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT—

HARBOUR GRACE waste recovery facility will be closed today (Tuesday, Dec. 12), due to vandalism. ERSB are working to return the facility to regular operating hours. Please check their website and social media for updates.

For info and alerts, visit www.easternregionalserviceboard.com and follow ERSB on Twitter @ERSBNL and Facebook.

▪ If you have questions or comments about any of the services ERSB provide, contact them at [email protected].

Eastern Regional Service Board’s Clear Bag Policy starts on January 1, 2024

News Release- ERSB’s Clear Bag Policy Starts on January 1, 2024

The Eastern Regional Service Board (the Board) will officially transition to clear bags for all household garbage collected by ERSB contractors after New Year’s Day.  Starting January 1, 2024, ERSB customers will place their regular household garbage out for collection every week in clear, standard-sized plastic garbage bags.  The Board announced the change in June 2023 to give our valued customers time to adjust and would like to thank everyone who has already switched to clear bags over the past six months.

In the home, using clear bags for regular household garbage provides a visual reminder of what we are discarding.  This encourages people to be mindful of their waste generation, consumption habits, and potentially, inspire them to recycle more and reduce wastage.  Using clear bags will make sorting garbage and recycling more efficient.  Clear bags also help ensure that household hazardous waste such as batteries are diverted from going to the landfill.  Clear bags protect collectors by allowing them quickly to identify the contents of a bag, minimizing the risk of coming into contact with sharp objects and other unsafe contents.

Municipalities across Canada using clear bags have reported an increase in how many recyclables are diverted from the garbage once clear bags were introduced.  Clear bags were introduced in Central Newfoundland in 2015, Western Newfoundland and Mount Pearl in 2017, and St. John’s in 2022.

Each household may use one privacy bag every week.  As always, there is no limit on the number of blue bags customers can place curbside on any scheduled recycling day.

Beginning on January 1, 2024, customers will place their discards curbside in this matter:
Clear bags (standard sized, coulourless, see-through) for all weekly household garbage.
Opague (non-see through) garbage bag of any colour for weekly privacy garbage.
Blue Bags (unlimited number) for recycling materials only on scheduled recycling days.

The Town of Carbonear contracted a consultant to assist with completion of an Accessibility Plan which will consider a range of factors that can create barriers such as inaccessible infrastructure and
non-inclusive policies and technologies. The plan will help guide the Town in accessibility standards and inclusion practices.

As part of this process, a public consultation was held on Monday, December 4, 2023 to engage the community and discuss challenges and ideas.  The presentation from that evening can be found here:   Accessibility 2023 Public Consultation Presentation

An online survey has also been created to gather feedback.   The input will help guide the Town in future accessibility standards and inclusion practices.   We thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

Accessibility Plan Input Survey

EASTERN REGIONAL SERVICE BOARD FACILITY SERVICE ALERT:

FACILITY SERVICE ALERT— PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT—

HARBOUR GARCE waste recovery facility will be closed Saturday, Dec. 9. This unscheduled closure is due to vandalism. ERSB are working to address the situation and return the facility to regular operating hours. Check their website and social media for updates.

For info and alerts, visit www.easternregionalserviceboard.com

WASTE COLLECTION UPDATE FROM EASTERN REGIONAL SERVICE BOARD

Some properties that had waste collection scheduled for Friday, Dec. 8 will not be collected today, due to mechanical issues. Check back for your rescheduled collection day. ERSB apologize for the inconvenience.

The 73rd Annual Carbonear Volunteer Fire Department Santa Claus Parade will be held on December 10, 2023. The parade will leave from the Carbonear Home Hardware parking lot at 1:00 PM. Anyone wishing to enter a float or group please message the department.

Special Meeting November 30

The Town of Carbonear have contracted a consultant to assist with completion of an Accessibility Plan which will consider a range of
factors that can create barriers such as inaccessible infrastructure and non-inclusive policies and technologies.

This plan, when developed, will help guide the Town in accessibility standards and inclusion practices.

We want to hear from you!

Join us on for a public consultation:

Monday, December 4, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Conception Bay Regional Community Centre
256 Water Street

Sale of Equipment

Equipment will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis with no warranties applicable.

HST will be applied to the successful bid. Interested bidders can obtain a tender form by emailing [email protected] or by visiting www.carbonear.ca.

Tender document form can be found here: 2023 Equipment Sale Tender

If multiple bids are received for the same amount a draw will take place to determine the successful bidder.

The 2005 624J Loader includes a 12’ power angle blade, a 10’ wing, and 1 general purpose bucket. The loader comes equipped with rock tires. There are 6595 hours on the loader.

Sealed tenders will be received at the Town Office, 256 Water Street, Carbonear, until 2:00 p.m., Friday, 1 December 2023. Bidders shall submit a $200 certified cheque with their bid for the 2010 Dodge 1500, if bidding. Bidders shall submit a $5000 certified cheque with their bid for the 2005 624J Loader, if bidding. The bid securities will be returned to all bidders upon closing the sale with the preferred bidder. If the preferred bidder withdraws their bid after tender close, then the preferred bidder will be disqualified and their bid security forfeit. The sale will move to the next preferred bidder.

Equipment may be viewed at the Town Depot at 1 Pikes lane (near leaf composting site) in Carbonear between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday until the tender closing date.

The winning bidder will be responsible for licensing and registration with ServiceNL.

The Carbonear Town Council does not bind itself to accept the highest or any tender.

The Town of Carbonear is in receipt of an application to add another use to an existing business (sale of prefab sheds) from 64 Columbus Drive.  This application is being considered as a discretionary use in a Commercial Highway Zone.  Anyone with objections or representations must submit them in writing, including your name and address, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023 to:

Ms. Cynthia Davis
Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Carbonear
P.O Box 999
Carbonear, NL A1Y 1C5
Tel: 596-3831 Fax: 596-5021
Email: [email protected]

PDF can be found here: Discretionary Use Public Notice 64 Columbus Drive

1. Regular Agenda November 15

The Town of Carbonear Regular Council Meeting is Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting will be live streamed on the Town of Carbonear YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajwqy0ANGcBDSYaFsxBUow

There will be a Special Council Meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 4:15 p.m.

Town crew are currently repairing a water main leak on Crowdy Street.

Residents in the area may experience water service interruptions while the repair work is being completed.

Local traffic only in area of work being completed.

Please reduce speed in the area and obey flagspersons on site.

Town crew are currently repairing a water main leak on Burnt Head Road.

Residents in the area may experience water service interruptions while the repair work is being completed.

Burnt Head Road is also closed to thru traffic.

Please reduce speed in the area and obey flagspersons on site.

1. Regular Agenda October 24

The Town of Carbonear Regular Council Meeting is today, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting will be live streamed on the Town of Carbonear YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajwqy0ANGcBDSYaFsxBUow

1. Regular Agenda October 11

The Town of Carbonear marks Saturday, September 30, 2023 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In 2021, the Government of Canada passed legislation designating September 30 a federal statutory holiday to recognize the history and legacy of residential schools in Canada and in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action #80.

September 30^th provides all Canadians with an opportunity to recognize, remember,  reflect, and honor the tragic history and stories of survivors, families and communities.

The Town of Carbonear building at 256 Water Street will be illuminated with orange light, as a symbol of commemoration.

In addition, in observance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Town Office will be closed on Monday, October 2, 2023 and will re-open on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.

Links to learn more:

Every Child Matters

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

https://firstlightnl.ca/resources/orange-shirt-day/

Town crew are currently repairing a water main leak on Hoyles Road.

Residents in the area may experience water service interruptions while the repair work is being completed.

Please reduce speed in the area and obey flagspersons on site.

Town of Carbonear Regular Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday September 26 2023

On Monday, September 25, 2023, a private contractor will be completing work on the property between Coldwater Café and The Painted Mango on Water Street.  The completion of the work will require a section of the road to be reduced to one lane and flagspersons on site.

The section of Water Street that will be reduced to one lane is from O’Donovan’s Lane to Bannerman Street.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Discretionary Use                                                                   

The Town of Carbonear is in receipt of an application to operate a child care business from 10 Quarter’s Lane. This application is being considered as a discretionary use in a Residential Medium Density Zone. For further information on the application, please contact the Town Office at 709-596-3831 or by emailing [email protected].

Anyone with objections or representations must provide a signed written statement, including your name and street address to the Town of Carbonear no later than 2pm, Thursday,  September 28, 2023.

Ms. Cynthia Davis, Chief Administrative Officer

Town of Carbonear P. O. Box 999, Carbonear, NL      A1Y 1C5

Tel:  596-3831       Fax: 596-5021 E-mail: [email protected]

10 Quarters Lane Child Care (002)

1. Regular Agenda September 12

There’s something here for everyone

With shops, schools and modern health facilities we have everything you need

For those who have been here for a while, those discovering new perspectives, and those just joining in.

Around here we all wear a little local pride on our sleeves

And everyone has a cheering section….

Town crew will be completing work on Fraizes Avenue today.

While this work is being completed, traffic control will be in place.  Fraizes Avenue will be closed to thru traffic.

Please reduce speed in the area and obey signage and
flagspersons.

There will be a scheduled water shut off on Thursday, September 7, 2023 in the Town of Carbonear.
The shut off will begin at 8:00 am.

This shut off will affect all of the Town of Carbonear.

Updates will be provided when available on the Town of Carbonear Facebook page.

Traffic control will be in place on Valley Road while the contractor completes the scheduled work. Please reduce speed in the area and obey signage and flagspersons.

There will be a scheduled water shut off on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in the Town of Carbonear.
The shut off will begin at 12 noon.

This shut off will affect all of the Town of Carbonear.

Update will be provided at 4:00 p.m. on the Town of Carbonear Facebook page.

Traffic detours will be in place while crew complete scheduled maintenance. Please reduce speed in the area and obey signage and flagspersons.

Updates will be provided when available.

Town of Carbonear Regular Council Meeting Agenda August 15, 2023

Regular Agenda August 15

Honorary fire fighter, Mr. John D. Legrow passed peacefully away surrounded by his family at the Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion, Carbonear on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Mr. LeGrow was 78 years old.

The family will be receiving relatives and friends at Slade’s Funeral Home, Powell Drive, Carbonear on Tuesday: 5-9 P.M. and Wednesday: 9:30-10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, as expressions of sympathy donations may be made in his loving memory to St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank.

The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 11 A.M. from the Edward Slade Memorial Chapel, Carbonear. Interment will follow at the Interfaith Cemetery, Carbonear.

On Thursday morning of last week, our Community was hit with a public safety alert, affecting our Recreation Staff and the children of the Summer Program under their care.  As this was an unprecedented event for us, I and all of Council, would like to Thank staff for their quick and professional response on ensuring the safety of all those affected.

Our recreation facilities are one of the main focal points in our Community and a very busy location.  The way our staff handled the situation on Thursday morning, assisting local authorities, clearing the area and locking down facilities was second to none.  We, as a council, are truly grateful for your efforts and commend you on a job well done.

Town of Carbonear Regular Agenda July 18, 2023

NOTICE: Water services have been returned for the following areas:

Water services have been returned for the following areas:

1. Goff Avenue and Powell Drive
2. Water Street from Bannerman Street and Musgrave Street.

Thank you for your patience.

Downtown Revitalization Phase II Contractor is currently completing emergency repairs to the water main on Water Street.  Households and businesses along Water Street are affected and will experience no water services from Bannerman Street to Musgrave Street.

Updates will be provided when available.