Markham Now (January 18, 2024)

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We Need Your Feedback: Traffic Calming Study for Main Street Markham

The population of the City of Markham is growing rapidly. As our roads become busier with more pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, it is important for us to address traffic safety concerns and improve overall community safety.

We are conducting a traffic calming study along Main Street Markham between 16th Avenue and Bullock Drive. We invite you to share your feedback and ideas at our community engagement meetings.

Time: Monday, January 29, 2024 from 6 – 8 PM
Location: Markham Village Community Centre, 6041 Hwy 7, Markham

If you couldn’t make it to the public consultation in person, you could also visit our website for project updates and provide feedback at markham.ca/MainStreetMarkhamSafety.

Markham Power Homes

Ready to make your home more energy efficient, but need some personalized guidance? Markham homeowners are invited to register for a free, virtual, one-on-one consultation with an energy expert! Share your goals and receive customized information such as:

• Understanding the steps for completing a home energy retrofit
• Eligible rebates and incentives
• Technology that fits your home and lifestyle
• Connections to other resources to help meet your needs

Complete this registration form to tell us more about you and your home. Please note that this is not an in-home energy audit. This is a limited time offer, so register today!

If you have any questions, please email sustainability@markham.ca and for more information visit: markham.ca/HomeEnergyRetrofits.

Update – Safe Community Project Zero

September 2023, Markham Fire and Emergency Services (MFES), together with Enbridge Gas Inc., and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, announced they were working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

As part of this, MFES received 594 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero. The alarms are to be distributed to vulnerable residents who are deemed high-risk in Markham – seniors, people with disabilities, or those experiencing financial hardships.

Earlier this month, MFES distributed its first batch of these life-saving devices to selected Markham residents.

Learn how you can be fire safe at home by visiting markham.ca/Fire
 

• January 23
  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Development Services Committee Meeting
  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Development Services Public Meeting — Donald Cousens Parkway and 14^th Avenue
• January 30
  9:30 AM - 1:00 PM - General Committee Meeting
  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Development Services Public Meeting
• January 31
  1:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Committee Meeting
   

Members of the public have the option to attend either remotely via Zoom or in-person in the Council Chamber at the Civic Centre. Learn how to participate in meetings, email a written submission or request to speak.

Committee of Adjustment mainpage has general info on how to participate in virtual meetings and COA Meeting Agendas, Minutes & Staff Reports page which would provide specific meeting date information and materials.

• January 26 - Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day
• January 28 - Data Privacy Day
   

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