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February Updates from the Village of Hilton Beach

Snow Removal

The office has received a few questions and concerns about this season’s snow removal.
We feel it might be helpful to provide some background information on plowing
standards and the Village’s long-established procedures.

  • Under Ontario Reg. 239/02, Village roads are considered ‘Class 5’ and are to be kept
    cleared of snow, ice, and drifts, and shall have an accumulation no greater than 10
    cm (roughly 4 inches) before plowing. The contractor has 24 hours to clear the
    roadways once it has stopped snowing.
  • Because it is so steep, the South Street hill is plowed to a higher standard and shall
    have an accumulation of no greater than 5 cm (roughly 2 inches) before plowing. This
    means that sometimes the hill will be plowed but other streets will not.
  • The plow operator does regular patrols and monitors weather conditions to
    determine if plowing is necessary. If required, such as during a significant winter
    weather event, the mayor or office staff may direct the contractor to initiate plowing
    and sanding.

We would like to assure residents that their safety is our top priority. Please feel free to
contact the office with any questions.

March Council Meeting

The next Council meeting is Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 6 p.m. If you have an item to
bring to Council, please submit your request in writing (in person to the office or by
email to info@hiltonbeach.com) by Thursday, March 2nd. All are welcome to attend.

Village Office Hours and Access

Municipal Office staff (Jillian, Clerk/Treasurer and Jill, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer) welcome
you to visit the office during open hours, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There is a white button to the right of the door (above the black drop box) to get buzzed
into the office.

Our staff are here to help and will always treat visitors with courtesy and respect. We
ask that all those working and interacting with staff treat them with the same courtesy
and respect.

Mariner’s Lounge Laundromat

There are now two dryers operational, with a 3rd dryer on order. The price per washer
and dryer has increased to $4 (four loonies) per load. Please notify the office of any
issues that arise with the machines.

Dog Tags

2023 dog tags are available at the office at a cost of $5. Please tag your dog for easy
identification should they get off leash!

With thanks from the Village of Hilton Beach office.

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