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Media Release: Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre to open doors on July 24
2021-07-23 Media Release: Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre to open doors on July 24Lincoln, ON – (July 23, 2021) – The Town of Lincoln is delighted to announce the public opening of the new Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre: Home of the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty on Saturday, July 24.
Public Notice: Temporary Road Closure - Sann Road
2021-07-19 Public Notice: Temporary Road Closure - Sann RoadPlease be advised that Sann Road between Greenlane and John Street will be temporarily closed for emergency repairs to the rail crossing starting today, July 19 to tomorrow, Tuesday July 20.
Public Service Announcement: Watermain Break - Ontario Street closed
2021-07-16 Public Service Announcement: Watermain Break - Ontario Road closedDue to a watermain break in Beamsville, Ontario Street is closed from Greenlane to John Street for repairs.
Note that Regional staff have jurisdiction over this Regional Road.
Public Service Announcement: Province enters Step Three of Roadmap to Re-Opening on July 16
2021-07-16Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 restrictions ease in Lincoln and across Ontario
Statement from the Town of Lincoln on West Niagara Secondary School Investment
2021-07-15 Statement from the Town of Lincoln on West Niagara Secondary School Investment
July 15, 2021
On behalf of the entire Town of Lincoln, we are pleased to welcome the Minister of Education to the community today to announce an investment from the Ontario Government in a new secondary school in west Niagara. Thank you for investing in Lincoln and in all of west Niagara. While located in Lincoln, the new secondary school will serve all of west Niagara for many years to come.
Media Release: Pelham and Lincoln Library Boards receive Provincial funding for merger review
2021-07-14 Media Release: Pelham and Lincoln Library Boards receive Provincial funding for merger reviewLincoln and Pelham, ON – (July 14, 2021) - The Pelham and Lincoln Public Library Boards are pleased to receive funding through the Municipal Modernization Program to facilitate a review of their potential merger, which was announced earlier this year.
Public Service Announcement: Charles Daley Park beach safe for swimming
2021-07-12 Public Service Announcement: Charles Daley Park beach safe for swimmingNiagara Region Public Health is confirming that the beach area at Charles Daley Park in Lincoln is reopened and once again safe for swimming.
The beach had been closed on June 29 due to the presence of blue-green algae at the beach as well as in an outflow connected to the beach. Public Health and the Town of Lincoln have been working collaboratively to closely monitor the beach and water conditions.
Public Service Announcement - Metrolinx to begin construction upgrades at the Beamsville Park and Ride
2021-07-09 Public Service Announcement - Metrolinx to begin construction upgrades at the Beamsville Park and RideMetrolinx will begin construction upgrades at the Beamsville Park and Ride Monday July 12, 2021.
Improvements will include:
Public Service Announcement: Heat Alert Issued for Niagara region on July 5 and 6
2021-07-05 Heat Alert Issued for Niagara region Monday, July 5 and Tuesday, July 6
Environment Canada has issued a High Heat Alert for Niagara Region, with hot and humid conditions forecasted for Monday July 5, 2021 through Tuesday July 6, 2021. Maximum daytime temperatures from 31 to 34 degrees Celsius are expected with humidex values near 40.
Environment Canada issues heat alerts when:
Public Service Announcement: Ontario to enter Step Two of Road to Re-Opening on June 30
2021-06-30Lincoln, ON – (June 30, 2021) – The provincial government announced that all of Ontario will enter Step Two of the Province’s Roadmap to Reopen as of Wednesday, June 30 at 12:01 a.m.
Public Service Announcement: Charles Daley Park Beach closed due to algae
2021-06-29 Public Service Announcement: Charles Daley Park Beach closed due to algaeOut of an abundance of caution, the Town of Lincoln and Niagara Public Health are closing Charles Daley Park Beach until it can be determined that it is otherwise safe for swimming. This is due to the high likelihood of the presence of blue-green algae in the water which may cause harm to bathers.
The closure will be in effect beginning June 29, 2021.
Media Release: Town of Lincoln collaborates with partners on truck traffic safety blitz
2021-06-28 Town of Lincoln collaborates with partners on truck traffic safety blitzPublic Service Announcement: Cooling space to be activated Monday, June 28
2021-06-27Lincoln ON - (June 27, 2021) - The Town of Lincoln is activating its current cooling space at the Fleming Centre for Monday, June 28, in response to a Special Weather Statement issued by Environment Canada. Humidex values are expected to reach the upper 30s to near 40°C in the afternoon.
Stay cool and safe at the following locations:Fleming Centre (5020 Serena Dr, Beamsville) – Designated Cooling Centre
Hours 11:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
There are washrooms on site
Admission is free
Beach
Statement from the Town of Lincoln recognizing Saskatchewan residential school victims
2021-06-25 Statement from the Town of Lincoln recognizing Saskatchewan residential school victims
Public Service Announcement - Skatepark and Pump Track to reopen on June 26, 2021
2021-06-24 Public Service Announcement - Skatepark and Pump Track to reopen on June 26, 2021The Town is pleased to announce that the Pump Track and Skatepark at Rotary Park will reopen on Saturday, June 26, 2021 following the completion of Phase I construction works.
Media Release: Town of Lincoln designated as Bicycle Friendly Community
2021-06-23 Media Release: Town of Lincoln designated as Bicycle Friendly CommunityLincoln, ON – (June 23, 2021) – For the first time, the Town of Lincoln has been awarded a Bicycle Friendly Community Award for 2021-2025 at the Bronze designation. The Bicycle Friendly Community Award Program is an initiative of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition to help communities evaluate how bicycle friendly their community is, celebrate progress, and work toward achieving higher-level awards over time.
Media Release - Towns of Lincoln and Grimsby embark on Shared Fire Service Pilot Project to enhance and optimize fire protection services
2021-06-23 Towns of Lincoln and Grimsby embark on Shared Fire Service Pilot Project to enhance and optimize fire protection services
Public Notice: Niagara Region virtual Town Hall - Youth and the COVID-19 Vaccine
2021-06-18 Public Notice: Niagara Region Virtual Town Hall - Youth and the COVID-19 VaccineNiagara Region Public Health is hosting two virtual Q&As with Dr. Hirji as an opportunity for parents and guardians to ask any questions they have around COVID-19 vaccines. These Town Halls will help to ensure all parents and guardians have the information they need to help their child make an informed and educated choice about getting vaccinated.
There will be two Town Hall sessions that will cover the same information, so attendees can choose which evening to attend.
Citizen Appointments to Town Of Lincoln Boards And Committees: Housing and Homelessness Community Partnership Advisory Committee
2021-06-17The Town of Lincoln is seeking applications from individuals interested in filling vacancies and serving as a Citizen Appointee to the Town of Lincoln Housing and Homelessness Community Partnership Advisory Committee. Membership on this Committee shall be for the period ending November 30, 2022 (Term of Council).
AGENCY, BOARD OR COMMITTEE Housing and Homelessness Community Partnership Advisory Committee
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS July 8, 2021
Media Release: Free rapid COVID-19 screening kits available for Lincoln businesses
2021-06-16 Free rapid COVID-19 screening kits available for Lincoln businessesLincoln, ON (June 16, 2021) - The Town of Lincoln and the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce have collaborated to distribute free rapid COVID-19 testing kits to small- and medium-sized businesses across the municipality. The program will offer Lincoln businesses with fewer than 150 employees free testing kits to screen asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 in the workplace that might otherwise be missed.
Public Service Announcement: Issue with Pre-Authorized Payment plan customers
2021-06-15Lincoln, ON (June 15, 2021) - We have learned that there was an issue today with some of our Pre-Authorized Payment plan customers. Town staff are diligently working to resolve the issue and will be reaching out directly to all those affected.
If you have concerns and would like to discuss, please contact taxclerk@lincoln.ca or 905-563-2799 ext. 224. Thank you for your patience as we resolve this situation. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Media Release: WanderLost Lincoln helps kick-start tourism recovery in Lincoln
2021-06-14 WanderLost Lincoln helps kick-start tourism recovery in LincolnPublic Service Announcement: Ontario Enters Step One of Road to Re-Opening - What This Means for Lincoln and Niagara
2021-06-11 Ontario Enters Step One of Road to Re-OpeningWhat This Means for Lincoln and Niagara
Public Service Announcement: Air Quality Alert Lifted - Open Air Fires May Resume
2021-06-07 Public Service Announcement: Air Quality Alert Lifted - Open Air Fires May ResumeEnvironment Canada has now lifted the Air Quality Alert for the Niagara Region.
Open Air Fires may now resume in the Town of Lincoln with a valid Open Air Fire Permit.
Residents are encouraged to check Lincoln’s Fire Permit Online website regularly for current information about fire risk levels and whether or not a burn ban is in effect.
Public Service Announcement: Fire Burn Ban in Effect
2021-06-06Environment Canada has issued an Air Quality Alert for much of Ontario including the Niagara Region for Sunday, June 6 and possibly extending into the week. As per Lincoln’s Open Air Fire By-Law, a burn ban has been declared while the Air Quality Alert remains in effect.
More information on Open-Air Burning is available on our website.
Public Service Announcement: Cooling space activated on Sunday, June 6
2021-06-06Lincoln ON - (June 6, 2021) - Due to high temperatures in the forecast, the Town of Lincoln has activated its current cooling space at the Fleming Centre. Temperatures are expected to reach over 31 degrees Celsius, with humidex in the high 30s for both Sunday, June 6 and Monday, June 7.
Stay cool and safe at the following locations:
Fleming Centre (5020 Serena Dr, Beamsville) – Designated Cooling Centre
Hours 11:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. There are washrooms on site Admission is freeBeach
Public Notice: Hixon Zone 2 Pumping Station Upgrades
2021-06-04 Public Notice: Hixon Zone 2 Pumping Station UpgradesPlease be advised that the Hixon Zone 2 pumping station needs to be shut down to allow for the final portion of electrical modifications.
During this time, impacted residents will experience a significant decrease in water pressures and may find that they do not have water coming out of faucets on the second floor of their homes.
Please see the impacted area map below or download it here.
Public Notice: Full Road Closure King Street, Lincoln Avenue – Birchmount Avenue
2021-06-03 Public Notice: Full Road Closure King Street, Lincoln Avenue – Birchmount AvenuePlease be advised that Regional Road 81, King Street, will be temporarily closed to through traffic from Lincoln Avenue to Birchmount Avenue to complete the final road restoration works as per the Niagara Region’s requirements.
The closure will begin 8 a.m. Monday June 14, 2021 and remain in place until end of day Friday June 18, 2021 (weather dependent).
Public Service Announcement: Restrictions easing on outdoor recreation activities starting May 22, 2021
2021-05-21 Public Service Announcement: Restrictions easing on outdoor recreation activities starting May 22, 2021Lincoln, ON (May 21, 2021) - The Province of Ontario has announced its three-step re-opening framework which is expected to begin in mid-June.
The current stay-at-home order continues to be in effect until Step 1 of the re-opening plan is announced.
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