“As we enter the new year, I want to thank all of our community groups that plan events and provide services for our community – you make Tiny Township a better place for everyone,” said Mayor Dave Evans when asked by MidlandToday to provide season’s greetings for the residents of his municipality.
Evans gave a highlight of accomplishments from 2024, noting the agreement struck between Tiny and its neighbours to allow arrangements for library access memberships.
“I want to thank everyone involved in the success of our 2024 Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament,” stated Evans. “We were able to raise $45,000 for 17 local charities.”
“As part of our commitment to inclusivity, the township offered two new recreation programs,” said Evans, “and our full array of community events such as the Winter Carnaval d’Hiver, senior symposium, community BBQ, farm crawl and tree lighting celebration.”
Other highlights of the past year included: the township becoming a World Health Organization Age-Friendly Community as the first in Simcoe County for the recognition; installation of 13 accessible water fill stations at popular municipal parks, facilities, and beaches in Tiny due to an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant of $113,700; and pursuit of funding for improvements to the Midland Water and Wastewater Treatment Centre for the township’s septage disposal, as a joint delegation with the town at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference.
Evans added that the short-term rental licencing program saw continued success, and gave note to the township’s first multi-year budget for a two-year operating plan and five-year capital plan.
“We have made significant process on the Township of Tiny Administrative Centre project this year, and are looking forward to creating a community hub space for everyone to enjoy,” said Evans.
For 2025, Evans highlighted that: the administrative centre was anticipated for construction to begin in spring; a dynamic beach bylaw would be considered as part of township’s commitment to environmental stewardship; active transportation improvements in the Tiny Beaches Road area would begin as part of a multi-year project; the township’s first water master plan was scheduled for completion; and council would be advocating for fibre connectivity for all residents.
“On behalf of council and the Township of Tiny,” said Evans, “I want to wish everyone a very safe, fun, and happy holidays, and all the best for the new year.”
