Hot Topics
Official Town website here
FAQs
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The police at the Westminster railway crossing cannot direct traffic. They're paid by EXO to ensure vehicles respect the barrier closings.
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Public Security Officers (PSOs) cannot issue tickets for speeding, stop sign, or bike riding on sidewalk infractions, only the SPVM.
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Once PAC issues a permit with recommendations (that is, not exactly what you wanted to do) it is legally binding and cannot be reversed.
Traffic & Safety Details...
Permits, Bylaws & PAC Details...
Environment
Among the topics:
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Wild animals
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Invasive species: Norway maples
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Conditions for cutting down trees
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Where does our recycling go?
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Lead in water pipes & water filter rebate
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Fossil fuel heating
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Excessive salt in winter
Details...of above topics
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Bike path map here screenshot
Infrastructure Details...
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What is infrastructure work?
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Infrastructure spending
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Recent infrastructure spending
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Availability of grants
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The infrastructure priority list
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Potholes (patch vs repair)
Bylaws usually not enforced
Bylaws on the books in case of abuse
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Kids playing on streets: hockey, basketball, soccer. Nobody wants to ban this unless there's a real problem.
Bylaws difficult to enforce
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Bikes on Westminster sidewalks: Can only be enforced by the SPVM police. The ban is well-intended, but is it realistic?
See more ...
Carol Foster's council meeting reports in The Informer have provided much of this material.
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