{ "city": "Newmarket", "state": "ON", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/pub-newmarket/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-21", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-26", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to hear two minor variance applications at Rogers Rd and Vincent St", "summary": "The Newmarket Committee of Adjustment meets electronically to consider two minor variance applications: one at 241 Rogers Rd (Ward 5) by Mark and Christine Harvie, and one at 82 Vincent St (Ward 4) by Jeffrey Ellis and Amanda Norris. The agenda also includes a staff update introducing a new Manager of Development Planning Services, plus routine items like appeals, minutes approval, and conflict of interest declarations.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=75c1cea0-1231-4bb8-b153-89ddb8260d26&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=75c1cea0-1231-4bb8-b153-89ddb8260d26&lang=English" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee", "headline": "Heritage committee to review permits for St. Andrew's Church and Luesby Building", "summary": "The Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee is meeting to consider heritage permit applications for two properties: 484-488 Water Street (Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church) and 93 Main Street South (Luesby Memorial Building). The committee will also receive a deputation on a brick step repair at St. Andrew's Church and approve minutes from January 20, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6aa96556-e320-41bb-9ac8-daaf922735be&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6aa96556-e320-41bb-9ac8-daaf922735be&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Newmarket Public Library Board", "headline": "Library board holds closed session on labour relations", "summary": "This is a procedural meeting consisting entirely of a closed session under the Public Libraries Act to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=98b05c7c-6e82-4198-b79c-96ae7ab1d45e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=98b05c7c-6e82-4198-b79c-96ae7ab1d45e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management", "headline": "Board to approve June 2026 meeting minutes", "summary": "The Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management will meet on August 5, 2026, to conduct routine business including approving the minutes from its June 24, 2026 meeting. The meeting is open to the public in person or via live stream.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a02c19de-38a9-49aa-837c-6531301f067f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a02c19de-38a9-49aa-837c-6531301f067f&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee of Adjustment to review five property applications", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider several minor variance and consent applications for specific properties. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new Manager of Development Planning Services.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ec7ed416-8064-431b-9f47-604cde389cfc&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ec7ed416-8064-431b-9f47-604cde389cfc&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Accessibility Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to receive presentation on 2026 Newmarket Municipal Election", "summary": "The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 municipal election and accessible parking at town facilities. The body will also review the July 2026 committee checklist and approve previous meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8cf85716-7130-4307-a921-bdedfaeec389&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8cf85716-7130-4307-a921-bdedfaeec389&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management", "headline": "BIA board discusses routine updates and subcommittee reports", "summary": "This is a regular meeting of the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, updates from subcommittees (marketing, working group, events, budget), and staff reports on parking, finances, and the Financial Incentive Program.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8f318024-3b5e-49c0-b784-bd707818bdcc&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=58060", "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8f318024-3b5e-49c0-b784-bd707818bdcc&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Elman W. Campbell Museum Board", "headline": "The Museum Board will review monthly reports and discuss the High Tea event.", "summary": "The board is reviewing the May meeting minutes and the June monthly report. They will also receive updates on museum reserve accounts and discuss a wrap-up of the High Tea event.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c54acfcb-3929-4a27-b1e8-90eed566e9cb&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c54acfcb-3929-4a27-b1e8-90eed566e9cb&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee of Adjustment to rule on four property applications, including a consent at 0 Ontario Street", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on four applications: one consent to sever land at 0 Ontario Street and three minor variance requests at 421 Woodspring Ave, 1200 McTavish Dr, and 68-88 Roy Smalley Dr. The meeting also includes public notice, conflict of interest declarations, appeals, and approval of previous minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c136b6c7-f47b-47a4-b778-c7f1ddcfb0e9&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c136b6c7-f47b-47a4-b778-c7f1ddcfb0e9&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Council - Electronic", "headline": "Newmarket Council reviews financial statements, waste contracts, and procurement updates", "summary": "The Council is reviewing the 2025 financial statements and a report on term accomplishments. Key decisions include extending waste collection services and updating procurement policies to comply with the Buy Ontario Act.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=40682ac6-4f50-4f5f-9325-0ffe28ee58bb&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=40682ac6-4f50-4f5f-9325-0ffe28ee58bb&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Newmarket Public Library Board", "headline": "Library board to review safety reports and outreach vehicle plans", "summary": "The Newmarket Public Library Board will meet to adopt minutes and review reports on safety, security, and a proposed outreach vehicle. The meeting also includes updates from a metrics working group and a tracking list of board actions.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2282d9b4-2e23-44bf-9756-4d2f3ba948b7&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2282d9b4-2e23-44bf-9756-4d2f3ba948b7&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Committee of the Whole - Electronic", "headline": "Town to extend waste collection contract with GFL Environmental Inc.", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review several non-competitive contracts and the 2025 financial statements. The body is also discussing the implementation of the Buy Ontario Act for public procurement and the decision to opt out of a development charge reduction program.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=28e8baff-9d52-4746-8485-3efbbc729396&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=57798", "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=28e8baff-9d52-4746-8485-3efbbc729396&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Special Committee of the Whole - Electronic", "headline": "Town of Newmarket to receive update on Residential Parking Study", "summary": "The Special Committee of the Whole will meet to receive a presentation regarding the Residential Parking Study. Staff and consultants from WSP will provide the update to the committee.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b901b897-2308-4322-88c1-4a21f3615646&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=57775", "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b901b897-2308-4322-88c1-4a21f3615646&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Audit Committee", "headline": "Audit Committee to review and approve 2025 consolidated financial statements", "summary": "The Audit Committee will receive presentations on the 2025 audit findings from KPMG and a financial statement review. The committee is recommending that Council approve the Town of Newmarket's 2025 consolidated financial statements and the Main Street District BIA financial statements.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6f1fec70-3dcd-4e30-a8ce-c8e2f7e4179d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6f1fec70-3dcd-4e30-a8ce-c8e2f7e4179d&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee receives Q2 update and implementation plan", "summary": "The Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee will hear a second quarter update from the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Specialist and receive the June 2026 Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Implementation Plan. The committee will also approve minutes from its March 11, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7ddf3370-d93a-4fa3-a060-6ffd0aea1f96&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7ddf3370-d93a-4fa3-a060-6ffd0aea1f96&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management", "headline": "Board reviews 2026 community event sponsorship requests and fundraising updates.", "summary": "The Main Street District BIA board will review routine committee reports on marketing, events, and finances. Members will also consider sponsorship requests for 2026 community events and receive a fundraising update for Pride 2026. This meeting is largely procedural boilerplate, focusing on standard administrative approvals and staff updates on a financial incentive program.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=bc7d3f94-664a-4ed0-a62f-d0bb6022f5cd&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=57803", "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=bc7d3f94-664a-4ed0-a62f-d0bb6022f5cd&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee", "headline": "Fire services committee to receive 2025 annual report and Q1 financial update", "summary": "The committee will hear presentations on the 2025 Central York Fire Services Annual Report and a wellness-fitness initiative update. They will also receive a first quarter 2026 financial update and a community events report. Meeting minutes from March 10, 2026 are pending approval.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=05cbe51e-93f7-4f51-ab32-9c5b07a0ecd3&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=05cbe51e-93f7-4f51-ab32-9c5b07a0ecd3&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Council - Electronic", "headline": "Council adopts Housing Action Plan and Community Energy Plan", "summary": "Council will consider adopting the Town of Newmarket Housing Action Plan as a strategic framework for housing policy and partnerships. They will also vote on the 2026 Community Energy Plan with sector-based targets and implementation actions. Additionally, they will approve a $613,886 capital budget for interim road safety measures in designated community safety zones.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=149385bd-6ef8-495b-b9d9-336083c29d95&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=57769", "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=149385bd-6ef8-495b-b9d9-336083c29d95&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to rule on Ringwell Drive severance and two minor variances", "summary": "The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on three property applications: a severance for 1168 Ringwell Drive and 1154 Ringwell Drive, and minor variances for 256 Gwillimbury Road and 157 Harry Walker Parkway South. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public participation details.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ba583825-2254-4134-adc6-27495458bf13&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ba583825-2254-4134-adc6-27495458bf13&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Committee of the Whole - Electronic", "headline": "Council to adopt Housing Action Plan, approve Main Street zoning change", "summary": "The committee will receive public input on a zoning amendment for 160 Bayview Parkway (Madison Greenhouse Event Centre), hear presentations on the Community Energy Plan, Housing Action Plan, and Road Safety Initiatives, and vote on consent items including adopting the Housing Action Plan and Community Energy Plan, approving a zoning by-law amendment at 113-121 Main Street North, endorsing resolutions on fair Blue Box recycling service levels, and approving $613,886 for community safety zone improvements.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=38295283-dd17-4474-a14e-0376508ae265&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=57346", "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=38295283-dd17-4474-a14e-0376508ae265&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Elman W. Campbell Museum Board", "headline": "Board reviews museum strategy plan, operating grant, and gallery update expenses.", "summary": "The Elman W. Campbell Museum Board will review routine financial reports, event results, and facility updates. Key discussions include the 2025-2030 strategic plan, a community operating grant, and approved expenses for an initiative gallery renovation. The board will also address accessible parking improvements.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=32c6c60a-8587-4a26-a225-5d472ecdcb20&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=32c6c60a-8587-4a26-a225-5d472ecdcb20&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Accessibility Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to review 2026 playground enhancement plans", "summary": "The Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on 2026 playground replacements and enhancements. They will also receive updates on National AccessAbility Week planning and review committee action items. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and conflict of interest declarations.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ec912d09-d415-4f99-9fd3-1f2f395e5816&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=58068", "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ec912d09-d415-4f99-9fd3-1f2f395e5816&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Newmarket Public Library Board", "headline": "Library Board to review draft audited 2025 financials, Q1 report", "summary": "The board will discuss the draft audited 2025 financial statements and first quarter 2026 financials. They will also receive a strategic operations report and an update from the Metrics Working Group. A closed session is scheduled for labour relations or employee negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1c7c9776-183e-4314-9dd6-2b5435022e11&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=57685", "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1c7c9776-183e-4314-9dd6-2b5435022e11&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss economic data and 2027-2032 strategy", "summary": "The Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on local economic data and a verbal update on preliminary direction for the 2027-2032 Economic Development Strategy. They will also approve minutes from their January 28 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=97d893ff-5726-4c88-a902-5eb1de2defd3&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=97d893ff-5726-4c88-a902-5eb1de2defd3&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Council - Electronic", "headline": "Council to endorse plan to combat invasive water soldier in Lake Simcoe", "summary": "Council will vote on a resolution urging provincial and federal funding to manage the invasive water soldier plant in Lake Simcoe, with costs estimated at $750,000 to $1.5 million for 2026. They will also consider planning administrative streamlining, a demolition permit for 95 Main Street South, and an artificial turf field at Huron Heights Secondary School. Several by-laws are up for approval, including part lot control and waste collection amendments.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=56f4030c-e0a6-4667-81bb-19b06b7b9b88&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=57220", "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=56f4030c-e0a6-4667-81bb-19b06b7b9b88&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management", "headline": "Board hears York Pride updates and financial reports", "summary": "This is a regular meeting of the Main Street District BIA Board. The board will receive deputations on the 2026 York Pride and nmrkt.PROUD campaign updates, approve previous minutes, and hear reports from sub-committees on marketing, events, budget, and community event sponsorship requests. Updates on parking, finances, and staff incentive programs are also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ac785d82-de8c-40ce-880a-28921cf1ef4b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=57279", "source": "https://pub-newmarket.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ac785d82-de8c-40ce-880a-28921cf1ef4b&lang=English" } ] }