175 Lawrence Rd Demolition Work, Temporary Lane Closure Victoria Ave N.
Dear Neighbours,
As we arrive at the end of July and approach midsummer, it is my hope that all of #OurWard3 neighbours enjoy and stay safe during the hot, sunny days in August.
Thank you to the residents who joined me at our Ward 3 Office Pop up at Rooney’s on July 15th. It was great to connect face to face with so many of you, and to support your municipally focused needs. It was also great to hear all of your answers to our sidewalk question on what you love most about Ward 3. I agree with the most responded answer, “the people”.
In closing, as many of you know and have grown accustomed to, this e-newsletter is sent out bi-weekly and usually incorporates an update on Council & Committee. In the summer months, Council & Committees are held only once a month instead of twice. The next cycle will be mid August. As such, this edition of our e-newsletter will not have a Council & Committee Update.
There is still loads going on in our Ward 3 to provide many other updates, as well as ways for you to get involved in the community and share your voice! Be sure to read through for more details.
I hope to see you at our next Ward 3 Office Pop-Up at Crown & Press Gallery on Thursday August 17th, 2023.
As always, my office is here to support you, please contact us at ward3@hamilton.ca or 905-546-2107.
Yours in community,
Councillor Nrinder Nann
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175 Lawrence Road/Former Century Brickworks Demolition
We have heard from a number of residents with questions and concerns about demolition activity taking place on Lawrence Road at the former brickyard.
The company that owns the site is undertaking a number of demolitions of the buildings from the old brickyard to make space for outdoor equipment storage. We’re aware that the demolition work is causing a variety of environmental impacts to neighbours living in the area, including vibrations, air quality, noise, and mud tracking.
The airborne dust issues created by this work falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Environment (MECP). The same goes for any concerns about noise and vibrations.
To lodge a complaint with them, please immediately report any air pollution concerns to the MECP anytime by using the online reporting tool https://report-pollution.ene.gov.on.ca/ or by emailing moe.tips@ene.gov.on.ca. By phone, you can contact MECP’s Hamilton District office Monday to Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 905-521-7650.
If you are seeing mud tracking outside of the site (when a vehicle spills or tracks mud, soil or building materials when leaving or entering a property onto a city street), please report it via the City of Hamilton’s by-law online form: https://www.hamilton.ca/city-council/by-laws-enforcement/register-by-law-complaint
or call 905-546-2782 during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) or 905-546-2489 after regular business hours rather than completing the online complaint form.
Please keep Kerry, our Climate Action Community Coordinator, in the loop so we can track your concern and support you to get a response: kerry.leclair@hamilton.ca.
Upcoming Temporary Lane Closure: Victoria Ave N for sidewalk repairs from July 31st - August 14th
The lane closure will take place in sections of Victoria Ave N. between King St.E and Barton St. E for sidewalk replacement construction. This area along with other neighbourhoods will notice repaired and replaced sidewalks with topped up funding from the Ward 3 Minor Maintenance Fund. I work with staff annually to address the areas needing most attention which are identified through City-led and resident informed sidewalk audits.
Work will be taking place from Monday, July 31st – Monday, August 14th, 2023, and will occur between 9:00am - 3:00pm.
Due to the various locations in need of repair, work will take place between block-to-block segments, and minor delays should be expected in this area during operations. It should also be noted that this work is weather dependent.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the City directly at 905-546-CITY(2489) and ask to speak with someone from the Public Works team.
Ward 3 Office Pop-Up: August 17th 9:30am-12:00pm at Crown & Press Gallery
The #OurWard3 team has been hosting Office Pop-Ups in the community across different neighbourhoods to connect one-on-one with neighbours as a way to help address your questions, concerns, or ideas.
Many residents continue to share how much they appreciate connecting in this way, as not all of our neighbours have access to internet or email and are not able to reach us in those ways.
Our next pop-up is scheduled for Thursday, August 17th from 9:30am - 12:00pm at Crown & Press Gallery (303 Ottawa St. N). Light refreshments will be provided. I look forward to connecting with you and offering access to the support of my team soon!
In September, we will be at Pinch on Sherman Ave beside Playhouse Cinema.
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JC Beemer & Woodlands Parks Washrooms
JC Beemer Park:
Due to safety concerns, Recreation staff have made the difficult decision of postponing offering Supie programming at the park. Also the splash pad and wading pool will not be operated this summer. Residents are encouraged to go to Powell Park for Supie programming and to access the splash pad and wading pool.
Earlier this month, the washroom facility sustained damages and while the washrooms were previously closed for repairs, Public Works staff have notified our office that they are now reopened for use.
Woodlands Park:
Our office received an update earlier this week from Public Works staff advising us that the washrooms at Woodlands Park have been closed due to the doors and locks being significantly damaged.
Staff have advised that this was the result of vandalism and the person responsible is currently being addressed by Hamilton Police Services.
Staff have also advised that the repairs are currently underway and the washrooms will reopen once the new replacement doors and locks arrive.
City’s Free Menstrual Products Program
Period poverty is a lack of access to menstrual health products due to financial constraints which is a health equity issue affecting girls, women, and persons who menstruate.
Hamilton’s Menstrual Products Program was developed with the principles of supporting individuals who menstruate and are experiencing financial need, upholding personal dignity, and providing choice.
The City’s Menstrual Products Program offers access to free tampons and pads in women’s and universal washrooms at Recreation Centres and Arenas. The locations in #OurWard3 are:
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre (876 Cannon St. E)
Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre (192 Wentworth St. N)
Additionally, the City has also granted funding to Hamilton Food Share for the purchase and distribution of menstrual products through its network, which means residents can access free menstrual products at Hamilton Food Share’s 23 Emergency Food Centres which includes food banks and hot meal programs. The locations in #OurWard3 are:
De Mazenod Door Outreach (440 King St. E)
Eva Rothwell Centre (460 Wentworth St. N)
Mission Services (196 Wentworth St. N)
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Children’s Garden Project: Drop-in Garden Care Session - August 3rd @ 5:00pm
Please join the Children’s Garden Project with your friends and community to care for the garden we planted together!
Our expert gardeners and volunteers lead Garden Care Sessions and include watering, weeding, playing, and sooner than we know it - snacking and harvesting! (Feel free to bring a picnic dinner!)
This event is BYO food, water, and weather-appropriate attire. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.
Green Venture Litter Clean Up & Weeding Event - August 8th @ 4:00pm
Meet Green Venture at 539 Barton St. E on Tuesday August 8th at 4:00pm to help with the litter clean up and weeding of the rain gardens along Barton St. E.
Sign up at www.greenventure.ca!
Green Venture Hamilton Storm Water Week: August 14-18
Green Venture are hosting their second annual week-long campaign about stormwater in Hamilton!
Check out their in person events and educational resources that will dive deeper into the different issues and solutions surrounding water in our community.
Visit https://greenventure.ca/hamilton-stormwater-week-2023/ for more information on events, dates, times, and locations.
Garden Journey Open Days: August 10-12 & 17-20
Garden Journey Open Days brings together gardeners, aspiring gardeners, and garden lovers in an open-gardens event in Hamilton Ontario over two weekends in August 2023. Under the umbrella of the Halton Region Master Gardeners, Garden Journeys is free for both garden hosts and visitors.
Garden Journeys showcases gardens that put Nature first. Call them ecological, naturalistic, re-wilded, biodiverse, native plant, sustainable–these gardens do more than look good. They’re about the functional connections among living things (above and below ground) and everything that affects them. Humans included!
You don’t need a ticket, there’s no booking schedule, and all are welcome. Plan your itinerary using an interactive map that includes details about the garden’s size and features by visiting: https://haltonmastergardeners.com/garden-journeys-open-days/.
You’ll also be able to find the 7 gardens located in #OurWard3 using this map!
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City Services & Assets Review - Share Your Feedback!
The City of Hamilton strives to measure the services that their residents are receiving, and how effective the City is at delivering those services.
Hearing a range of perspectives will give the City the opportunity to ensure that future planning of services aligns with resident needs.
Currently, the Hamilton Fire Department Services & Assets survey is open for feedback until August 28th.
It’s important to remember that sharing your concerns are vital to ensuring that the City aligns their services with residents’ needs.
To access the survey, please visit https://engage.hamilton.ca/serviceassetsreview.