News and Events
October, 2011 Newsletter
26 of Oct, 2011
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS AND MESSAGES FROM THE
MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS, TOWN OF BOTWOOD
COMMUNITY BONFIRE
Community Bonfire will be held on Saturday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. next to the old Machine Shop, Military Road. The Town is again sponsoring the bonfire in conjunction with the Botwood Fire Department, Botwood Kinsmen Club, Boys and Girls Club of Botwood and Myrl’s Irving. Come along, bring your roasting stick and refreshments.
REMEMBRANCE DAY GARBAGE COLLECTION
Residents are advised that garbage normally collected on Friday, November 11, 2011 will be collected on Thursday afternoon, November 10 for that week only.
AMNESTY DAYS
Residents of Botwood only
are able to bring their refuse into the transfer station free of charge on the second and last Saturday of each month. The hours for amnesty Saturday are 8:00 am-12:00 noon and 1:00-5:00 p.m. When storing and transporting refuse, residents are asked to ensure that the refuse is properly covered (example tarped) so as to minimize debris being blown around our community. Building materials, shingles, renovation materials, concrete, rock and gravel will not be accepted at the transfer station. It is the responsibility of the resident to provide a dumpster (at the resident’s expense) for any renovation work. Please note there are changes for December month.
WASTE TRANSFER STATION HOURS OF OPERATION
The transfer station hours of operation are: Fridays 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Except on amnesty Saturday when the hours are 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and 1:00-5:00 p.m. Please note there are changes for December month.
GARBAGE REGULATIONS
Residents are reminded that our curbside garbage collection is for household garbage only. Garbage is required to be placed in a suitable container meaning a polyethylene plastic bag a minimum size of 26"x 36” and a maximum weight of 50 lbs. A suitable container shall not include small plastic bags commonly referred to as supermarket or shopping bags, kitchen catchers or cardboard cartons. Garbage must be placed at curbside for pickup with an appropriate covering to prevent animals from destroying the bags. The Town is not responsible for cleaning up displaced household garbage. Garbage placed in residential garbage boxes must be placed in the approved containers (for example, minimum sized garbage bags).
GREEN DEPOT
Residents are encouraged to help reduce our amount of household waste by recycling your beverage containers. Turn beverage containers into cash at the Recycling Depot, Circular Road. For more information call 257-4599. Help reduce the amount of refuse going to the landfill site.
DOG PROBLEM
Under the Dog Regulations all animals must be tethered or penned up at all times. Dogs must be under the control of a responsible person at all times. Dogs are not permitted to run loose. All dogs more than four months of age are required to be licensed with the Town Office. This is a one time license fee. We ask that you think about your neighbours when your animal is outside your residence. Residents are also reminded that quiet hours, under the Noise By-Laws, are 10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. nightly. The ‘Poop and Scoop’ practice is recommended.
ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS
You can now pay your taxes online, by telephone or at the ATM. Set up your account under BOTWOOD, TOWN OF using your account number which is found directly below your name and address on your tax statement. If you require, further information on this option please contact Janis at 257-2839.
PERMITS
Building permits are required for all work on your property except siding, shingles and painting
. Installation of new windows and doors require a permit only if you wish to replace with a smaller size, these openings must meet Fire Regulations size. All new residential construction must meet the National Building Code. Demolition permits are required to be completed but at no cost to the resident. Dumpsters are required to be placed on site for renovation materials. Renovation materials are not accepted at the waste transfer station.
Please note a permit is required from the Town for any paving done on private property.
WINTER CARNIVAL
On February 22-25, 2012 the Town, in conjunction with various organizations, will be holding our Annual winter carnival, Bayside Blizzard. Please plan to come out and get involved in the various activities. If your organization would like to hold an event during this time, please contact the town office. More information will follow in the new year.
COLD WATER DETERGENT
The Town would like to advise residents that using powdered cold water detergent in your laundry results in a large build up of deposit in your sewer line. After time this causes blockages in the sewer line and results in major expense to the homeowner to clear the blocked sewer line. We ask that you consider this when purchasing your detergent. Residents are also encouraged to have sewer backup coverage as part of their property insurance. Under the water and sewer regulations an approved back flow prevention device is to be installed on all service lines.
WOOD BURNING APPLIANCES AND CHIMNEYS
With the winter quickly approaching the Botwood Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind residents that all chimneys and wood burning appliances should be checked and cleaned. Please check your smoke detector. Remember, a properly working detector can save a life.
ATVs AND SNOWMOBILES
Residents are reminded that ATVs, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles are not permitted for use on town streets or around our community. Town Regulations allows for a $1,000 fine, jail imprisonment and/or impounding of the vehicle. A copy of the regulations can be obtained at the town office. We ask operators to be considerate and respectful of all residents and their property within our community.
SNOW CLEARING
Residents are reminded that snow clearing regulations are in effect from December 1 to April 15 of each year. No person shall park an unattended vehicle upon any street reservation within the Town between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m. or at any time during a snow storm and for 12 hours after a storm. Any vehicle left unattended may result in same being impounded at a fee of $25.00 plus a $3.00 a day storage fee.
No person is permitted to throw or push snow out onto a town street so that it impedes the traffic flow or the snow clearing operations
. The Town will not be held responsible for damages during snow clearing — this includes, but not limited to, garbage boxes, fences and lawns, trees and shrubs. Fences should be able to handle snow loads from snow clearing procedures. Council requests everyone’s cooperation in making our streets safer for all residents.
HERITAGE SOCIETY
The Botwood Heritage Society has available for sale the DVD “Botwood NL . . . A Video History” at a reduced price of $20.00. The history book “Botwood - History of a Seaport,” cost $25.00. These are great Christmas gifts. Available at the town office.
PLEASE KEEP THIS FOR REFERENCE DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS
Our office will close on December 23, 2011 and reopen for business on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. The last day for payment of 2011 and prior taxes is Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
CHRISTMAS GARBAGE COLLECTION SCHEDULE
— Garbage normally picked up on Monday, December 26 will be picked up on Friday, December 23.
— Garbage normally picked up on Tuesday, December 27 will be picked up on Thursday, December 29.
— Garbage normally picked up on Wednesday, December 28 will be picked up on Friday, December 30.
— Garbage normally picked up on Monday, January 2, 2012 will be picked up on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
CHRISTMAS AMNESTY DAYS AND WASTE TRANSFER STATION HOURS
The Waste Transfer Station will be open for AMNESTY DAYS on December 17, 2011 and January 7, 2012 from 8:00 - 12:00 noon and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. each day. Amnesty days are for Botwood residents only. Please note the transfer station will be closed on December 23-24 and December 30-31.
BOTWOOD ARENA CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
The arena will be closed from December 24 - 26, 2011, the afternoon of December 31 and on January 1, 2012. Reopening on January 2, 2012. Please note the arena is open for bookings on December 27-30 and the morning of December 31, 2011.
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT UP
The Community Christmas Tree Light-up will take place on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at the intersection of Commonwealth Drive and Water Street. Everyone is asked to bring along a nonperishable food item for the Interfaith Goodwill Centre. This event is arranged in conjunction with the “Keep Christ in Christmas” walk.
SANTA CLAUS PARADE
The Santa Claus Parade will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Santa will arrive on the airbase at 10:00 a.m. and after completing the parade route will stop at the Kin Centre at 12:00 noon to give loot bags out to the children. Float prizes will be awarded: 1st place – $75, 2nd place – $50 and 3rd place – $25.
COMMUNITY LIGHT-UP CAMPAIGN
Judging will be done on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Prizes will be 1st prize – $100, 2nd prize – $75 and 3rd prize – $50. Five categories for judging are: lights, music, animation, creativity and ornaments.
CHRISTMAS TREE PICK-UP
The Town will be picking up old Christmas trees as time permits. Should residents wish, they may bring their old tree to an approved location near the town depot for disposal.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Fire Department Alarm 257-2222 RCMP 257-2312 Town Works Dept. 257-3212 Shawn Dalley, Fire Chief 257-3558 Jerry Dean, Mayor 257-4211 Stephen Jerrett, Town Mgr. 257-2839
Wishing you and yours a safe and joyous holiday season, while reminding all to keep Christ in Christmas.