Tillsonburg Update - June 15
Employment Opportunities
The Town of Tillsonburg is currently hiring:
- Manager of Engineering
- Fitness Instructor
Visit careers.tillsonburg.ca for full details.
Rules for Recreational Fires
Open-air burning is regulated in the Town of Tillsonburg by By-Law 3072. The total burn ban has now been lifted.
In general, you are allowed to have a recreational fire or open air fire if certain requirements are met. However, if there are complaints from neighbours, your fire may be required to be extinguished, even if all other conditions are met.
Learn more about the rules for recreational fires at www.tillsonburg.ca/burning
Large Item Collection
Have you heard? Oxford County is introducing an annual large item collection program in Tillsonburg. The town has been divided into three collection zones. See www.tillsonburg.ca/items to see when collection is happening in your area.
Zone 1 - Begins June 19
Zone 2 - Begins June 26
Zone 3 - Begins July 3
Only items that weigh less than 45 kg (100 lbs) will be collected.
Additional restrictions include:
- no items that are eligible for a County recycling program
- no glass, mirror or automotive parts
- no items that can be broken down to fit into a garbage bag
- no loose items on wagons, trailers or in boxes (including large number of smaller item
Non-eligible material will be left behind, and the homeowner will be responsible for removing it. Please ensure your materials are set out by 7 a.m. the Monday of your collection week. Late materials will not be collected.
Do It Right: Backyard Pools
Thinking about getting a pool this summer? Owning a pool is terrific—but it comes with responsibilities.
Outdoor swimming pools can pose a danger to young children if left unattended and unprotected. By-law 4008 requires every outdoor swimming pool that is capable of holding water deeper than 24 inches or is greater than 22 sq. ft. to be enclosed by a fence. A permit for a swimming pool enclosure must be obtained before the pool is installed.
Remember to investigate the cost of proper fencing/enclosure before purchasing any pool—including softsided and inflatable models.
Learn more about the requirements for pools at www.tillsonburg.ca/pools
Retirement Open House
After 33 years of service to the Town of Tillsonburg, By-Law Enforcement Officer Kathleen Musselman is retiring. An open house for Kathleen will be held at Annandale National Historic Site (30 Tillson Ave.) on June 23 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Updated Watering Restrictions
Hot, dry weather can push Oxford County’s water systems to their limit. Due to continuing dry conditions, Oxford County is restricting outdoor water use in the Town of Tillsonburg. Until further notice, residents on the municipal water system are asked to limit outdoor watering of lawns and gardens by hose, irrigation system or attachment. Watering is only permitted a maximum of once per week, and is determined by your address.
Monday: Addresses ending in 0 or 1
Tuesday: Addresses ending in 2 or 3
Wednesday: Addresses ending in 4 or 5
Thursday: Addresses ending in 6 or 7
Friday: Addresses ending in 8 or 9
Saturday: No watering
Sunday: No watering
Watering hours are also restricted to the following time periods only:
Residential:
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. or
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Commercial:
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. or
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Watering freshly planted gardens with a watering can or other container is permitted.
Learn about Oxford’s Water Conservation By-Law at https://www.oxfordcounty.ca/waterconservation
Turtlefest (June 16 & 17)
Friday, June 16
Cowabunga, Dude! Enjoy a free showing of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Movie (1990). Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Pizza, pop and popcorn will be available for purchase. Pizza will be $2.50 per slice; pop and popcorn will be $1.00 each (while supplies last). Proceeds from food sales will go towards the Annandale Public School Kindergarten Outdoor Classroom Area. Food sales begin at 8:30 p.m. Movie to begin at dusk.
Saturday, June 17
The Turtlefest Party at Annandale continues on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. See live turtles, a huge Lego Turtle, play turtle games, hear turtle stories and much, much more!
Broadway will be closed all day for the return of the Turtlefest Block Party beginning at 12:00 p.m. Enjoy a car show, great entertainment, world-class talent, yummy food and summer fun for the entire family. Visit www.turtlefest.ca for all the details.
The Creative Imaginations Zone (Broadway by the Clock Tower) presented by Station Arts will run 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with face-painting, bubble blowing, arts and crafts, chalk drawing, prizes and so much more.
Enjoy a Half Price Swim at Lake Lisgar Waterpark from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Arrive wearing your bathing suit and bring your own snacks as no changeroom facilities or snack bar will be available. Visit www.tillsonburg.ca/waterpark for details.
In the evening, don’t miss the huge Country 107.3 Concert featuring Jason Blane (9:00 p.m.), and special guest Cory James Mitchell Band (7:30 p.m.). Visit www.turtlefest.ca to learn more and purchase VIP tickets.