"Council highly praised the new library building when it was presented to them last week. the architect, Bill Lett, stood beaming along with the library committee as their $1.2 million proposal was unanimously approved..."
Article features news about Canada's upcoming Centennial, and a reminder about the jobs and services provided by the Town's Industrial Committee and Council
Article features news and the history of Victoria Day, questions of creating a horticultural society in Bradford, county boundary issues, talk of a Centennial Park, and new copies of a historical map of Simcoe County and of York County obtained.
Article features news on springtime water regulations, and idea for a main street revitalization, municipal laws, and the 1% increase for the Ontario Sales Tax
Article features news on the democracy of Council debates (looking at other municipalities), the bradford Fire Brigade, and business people and local developments.
Ribbon cutting of the new Administrative Building for the Township of West Gwillimbury on August 12, 1989. (L-R): Ron Simpson, Frank Jonkman, Jim Corneau, Frances Reid, Harry Adams, Bud Brown, Bruce Owen.
The building was designed by architect R. Myles Allison from Barrie, and replaces the offices built in 1951. The building and adjacent works garage cost $820 000.
"The second meeting of Bradford Council in February was held in the Council Chamber last Thursday afternoon with all members in attendance, namely, Reeve Evans and Councillors Coffey, Davey, Fallis and Taylor. Mr. Fred Cook, representing the Public Library Board, was present and informed that a meeting of the Library Board was held some weeks ago, at which time it was found that the Board was not properly constituted. ..."
"BRADFORD - Residents in the area of Thornton Avenue and Frederick Street are concerned about a proposed 26-unit townhouse development on 1.9 acres of land at the northwest corner of Thornton Avenue. ..."
A 30,000 sq. ft. Administration Building, with a Council Chamber that could double as an Arts Center. A 14,000 sq. ft. South Simcoe Police Station, that shares an atrium-style public entry with the Administration building. A separate courthouse - and possibly, an Ambulance station. All of it to be paid for through development charges, reserve funds from the sale of the municipal electrical utility, contributions from the County of Simcoe, and the sale of surplus properties - with no impact on the tax rate. ...