Uxbridge, ON

Uxbridge Residents along with the rest of Durham Region are expected to put out less garbage, or at least recycle more, starting March 30 2009.

We received a flyer in the mail spelling out some of the changes that are supposed to bring Brock, Clarington, Scugog and Uxbridge in line with the other lakeshore municipalities in Durham Region that have already achieved greater waste reduction rates. Starting March 30th 2009 only four bags of garbage will be picked up on a biweekly basis, That is down from the 3 bags currently allowed weekly.

Bag Tags

For residents who wish to put out more than the allowed number of garbage bags they will be able to purchase bag tags for $1.50 to put on the additional bags. In Uxbridge the tags can be purchased at the Town Offices, the Library or the Zephyr Library.

Residents who have three children under three or medical conditions that increase their garbage amount "may" receive special consideration by phoning the Region at 905-579-5246.

Don't Forget!

You can purchase your holiday decorations, hostess gifts, Christmas candy, holiday jewelery and more from the Christmas Store.

Benifits to Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary

With all proceeds going to the Auxiliary this is a win win for our community. You can give back to the community through this worthwhile effort by the auxiliary and save on fuel (reduce your carbon footprint) by shopping locally.

The store is located at 20 bascom street across from the fire hall and they are open five days a week Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5pm ... till December 20th

The Ladies of the Foster

Present a reading of

Charles Dickens'

"A Christmas Carol"

Sunday Nov. 30 @ 2:00 pm

At The Foster Memorial 4 km north of Uxbridge on Durham 1

Directed by Celia Smith

Music by Jane Loewen

With French Christmas Carols by Marie Lynn Hammond and Brian O'Sullivan

" A Christmas Carol" was the first of the Charles Dickens five "Christmas books" and was instantly successful, selling over six thousand copies in one week. First published on December 19th 1843 the tale has become one of the most popular and enduring Christmas stories of all time.

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

For those unable to attend the above reading in Uxbridge there is another reading in Stouffville in support of the York-Durham Aphasia Centre ... at Christ Church Anglican Church ... 254 Sunset Blvd. ... December 7th ... 2:30pm ... tickets $20.00 at the door.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Saturday November 29th 11:00 am Downtown Uxbridge

The annual Santa Clause parade takes place this Saturday with other Christmas related events also taking place around the parade schedule.

During the parade the BIA (Uxbridge Business Improvement Area) Members will be handing out shopping Bags with a chance to win a photo with the jolly old fellow him self or your share of the give away, $10,000 in coupons redeemable at BIA Member Businesses.

Take advantage of this opportunity to show support for the local business people, the people you rely on to provide support to the various groups you or your children belong to throughout the year, by doing your Christmas shopping while you are in town for the parade.

After the Parade there will be a Carnival in the vacant Williamson's lot at the south end of town with rides and games.

The Annual After the parade luncheon at St Paul's Church 59 Toronto St south 11:00am to 2:00 pm

In the evening a national touring play "A Merry Little Christmas" will feature Dennis Hassell at Uxbridge Baptist Church more information is available by calling the church 905-852-3662.

In his post You and "YOUR" Uxbridge Property Tax Bill -- OUCH!!!!! Barrie talks about the impact the new 2008 Property Assessment will have on your 2009 Property Tax Bill.

If you were wondering how much more taxes you will have to pay check out his post You and "YOUR" Uxbridge Property Tax Bill -- OUCH!!!!! You may also want to read some of his other posts on property taxes and assessment while you are there.

Remember the formula for calculating your tax bill "the Mill Rate x The Assessed Value = Your Property Tax Bill"

Read Barrie's post for the details but to give you and idea if the mill rate remained the same as last year a home assessed at $300,000 prior to the reassessment would pay roughly $3,886. After reassessment the taxes on that home would be approximately $4,614 if that reassessment was applied all at once.