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🌅 Cottage Streets Policy and Housing Allowance Program
The Town of Saugeen Shores is developing a new cottage streets guide. Southampton Arts Centre is seeking more funds.
Brett Chang
April 18, 2024
Good morning, Saugeen Shores!
This week's Shoreline Scoop has the details on the Town of Saugeen Shores' efforts to preserve the character of its iconic "cottage streets." From defining the unique features of these beachfront roads to exploring a "complete streets" approach, we'll dive into the draft policy and how the community can provide input. Plus, we'll look at the Southampton Arts Centre's plea for financial support, the expansion of the town's housing allowance program, and the budget challenges facing Grey Bruce Public Health.
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Around the shore
🚧 The Town of Saugeen Shores is developing a "cottage streets" policy to guide the reconstruction of character streets in the beachfront areas. The policy aims to maintain the unique features of these streets while addressing safety and functionality concerns. The draft report defines cottage streets, outlines a "complete streets" approach, and includes a list of potential cottage streets. The Town is seeking public input as it refines the policy and determines how to extend the approach to other historic streets outside the initial list.
🎨 The Southampton Arts Centre (SAC) is seeking a $100,000 operating subsidy and rent relief from the Town of Saugeen Shores to restore its financial health. The SAC offers 120 art courses annually and hosts a gallery showcasing local and regional artists. It is a valuable community resource that contributes to the town's quality of life and tourism. Town councillors expressed support for the SAC's requests, which will be considered during the upcoming budget process.
🏠 The Town of Saugeen Shores is doubling its housing allowance transfer to Bruce County to $150,000, providing a monthly $590 rent allowance to 30 low-income households in the town. This expansion of the Municipal Housing Allowance Program aims to support those on the 600-person waitlist for affordable housing in Saugeen Shores, as the town grapples with a growing housing crisis. The town council expressed support for the program and sought more information on its administration and impact.
🏥 Grey Bruce Public Health is navigating a $1.3 million budget cut for 2024 without layoffs by leaving vacant positions unfilled and realigning resources. This is part of a broader trend of public health units across Ontario facing budget constraints and making difficult decisions to balance their budgets.
🏡 In The Community
🌲 Saugeen Shores' annual tree sale is now open for orders! Residents can choose from 14 tree varieties at discounted prices, with delivery and planting services available. Act fast - some species are already sold out! Visit the online order portal to secure your trees for spring planting.
👨👩👧👦 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce and Western Simcoe raised a record $37,451.62 through its annual bowling fundraiser, with strong team and individual participation.
💰 The United Way of Grey Bruce awarded $200,000 in grants to local organizations supporting health, poverty reduction, and youth programs across the region.
👵 Ilene Harcourt celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by loved ones and community well-wishes, though she humbly credits her longevity to luck and heredity rather than her own resilience in overcoming cancer.
🎗️ Grey Bruce CAN is holding an auction to raise money for their basic needs program, a no-judgment program is designed to help families get through until the next food bank appointment or next pay day. And they’re still looking for donors! If you’re interested, please get in touch with them here. It’s a great cause!
🗓️ Things to do
April 20: Artsy Treasures Sale. Southampton Arts.
April 24: Southampton Community Supper. St. Paul's Anglican Church.
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That’s it! Thanks for reading the Scoop today!
— Brett