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Hamilton Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, January 12, 2016

by Joey ColemanJanuary 8, 2016

Accessible taxis and the lack of accessible washrooms on the Hamilton Beach Front Trail are two high-profile items on the ACPD agenda for January.
Director of Licensing Ken Leendertse will attend the committee for a question and answer forum on taxis.

Advisory and Sub-Committees

Hamilton Future Fund Board of Governors Meeting, Thurs January 14, 2016

by Joey ColemanJanuary 8, 2016

What’s happening with Future Fund funded projects at Auchmar, the Cannon Knitting Mill, Waterdown Memorial Hall, and the Library’s “Love Your City” project?
That’s the question the Future Fund Board of Governors is looking to answer at their first meeting of 2016.
The meeting is Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 2 p.m. in room 264 of City Hall.

City Hall

Hamilton Fire Chief Rob Simonds Takes CAO Position in Nova Scotia

by Joey ColemanJanuary 7, 2016

Hamilton’s Fire Chief Rob Simonds is the next chief administrative officer of the Municipality of Colchester County in Nova Scotia.

Hamilton Library Board

Ron Eady Donates 120" by 90" Painting to Public Library

by Joey ColemanJanuary 7, 2016

The 120″ by 90″ painting was donated to the Library by the artist through Earls Court with the assistance of MP Bob Bratina.

Advisory and Sub-Committees, Videos

Downtown Task Force Committee for January 2016

by Joey ColemanJanuary 7, 2016

The Downtown Task Force Committee held it’s regular meeting with an update on environment cleanliness efforts and an update on crime trends (down) from the Hamilton Police Service.
Here’s what happened in the meeting:

Editors Note

REVIEW: momondays Hamilton – Rough With Potential, I'll Buying A Ticket and Going Again

by Joey ColemanJanuary 6, 2016

A review of momonday’s – a new event in Hamilton.
I like the concept, MacPherson will make it work, and it will become a great monthly event as it grows.

City Hall

HSR Added Service on NYE, Without Twitter, Couldn't Tell Anyone

by Joey ColemanJanuary 5, 2016

HSR Director reviewing New Years Eve service and will report if any changes will occur for 2017.

News

Better Batteries Will Change Public Policy And Impact Local Taxes

by Joey ColemanJanuary 5, 2016

Better batteries will slowly enable households and businesses to disconnect from the electric grid, which will have significant impact on public policy and finances.

Editors Note, Multiball Roundup

Multiball for January 4, 2016 – the catchup edition

by Joey ColemanJanuary 4, 2016

(A collection of noteworthy stories, links, and commentary that is shareworthy. Multiball is a reference to my pinball hobby)

Police Services Board

Police Forensics Building Moving Forward Despite Urban Design Concerns

by Joey ColemanJanuary 4, 2016

The project was not well received by the City’s Design Review Panel in July due to the conflict between the buildings secure nature – and uninviting design – and its location in the Downtown Core.