Municipal Notices
FoodCycler Draw Registration
ON-SITE FOOD WASTE DIVERSION PILOT PROGRAM 2021
Join the Township of Terrace Bay in tackling food waste by piloting FoodCycler™ technology in your home!
WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE?
Did you know that up to 50% of household waste is composed of food waste? By helping your municipality address food waste, you are supporting your community’s environmental initiatives, while reducing your carbon footprint.
90% REDUCTION IN FOOD WASTE
95% REDUCTION IN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM FOOD WASTE
WHY FOODCYCLER™?
ENERGY EFFICIENT | ODOURLESS | EASY TO USE |
Only $3-$4 in energy costs every month!
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Carbon filter accessories filter all odours!
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Just press Start!
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PROJECT TIMELINE: 12 WEEKS
START NOV 1, 2021 | 12 WEEKS | END JAN 23, 2022 |
Purchase your unit and filters at the municipal office:
• Unit price: $169.50
• Replacement filters: $25.00 (all prices include HST)
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Divert your food waste using the FoodCycler™ for a period of 12 weeks. Track the amount of waste you divert with a tracking sheet (to be provided to you by the municipality).
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Fill out a closing survey (to be provided by the municipality) about your experience using the FoodCycler™. Once complete, the FoodCycler™ is yours to keep!
Replacement filters available to purchase through your municipality & www.vitamix.com.
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Council Meeting – October 4, 2021
Boat & Kayak Docks Removal for the Season
The Boat and Kayak Docks at the Terrace Bay Beach will be removed for the season on Wednesday, October 6th.
Residents Notice – Hydrant Flushing & Valve Exercising
Rail Safety Week
Every year, more than 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured in railway crossing and trespassing incidents. Almost all of these incidents are preventable – but that starts with knowing how to act safely around tracks and trains. Operation Lifesaver (OL), a national not-for-profit dedicated to rail safety, has developed some easy-to-follow tips that will help protect you and your family and friends. You can find more rail safety tips and resources at operationlifesaver.ca and by following OL on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Council Meeting – September 20, 2021
Terrace Bay Community Centre Office CLOSED today – Noon to 1:00pm
The Terrace Bay Community Centre Office will be CLOSED today - September 17th from noon to 1pm. We will be having a staff luncheon celebrating Dean Main's Retirement and his 35 years of service to our community! If you see Dean, wish him well in his new journey of retirement!
Terrace Bay Facilities – Proof of Vaccination Required
As of September 22, 2021, Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities. This approach focuses on higher-risk indoor public settings where face coverings cannot always be worn.
The Following Township Facilities will be affected:
Terrace Bay Community Centre Office Closed
The Terrace Bay Community Centre Office will be CLOSED on Friday, September 10, 2021 from Noon to 1:00pm for a Staff Function. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Terrace Bay Water and Wastewater Rate Study RFP
Proposals are requested from qualified and experienced, consulting firms for the provision of services in preparing a long-term financial plan and water and wastewater rate structure to meet regulatory requirements, as well as meet the needs of the system users and Township staff. For more detailed RFP information