Oak Ridges Wrap Up Newsletter - May 30, 2025

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🐢 Turtle Safety Improvements: To prevent turtle deaths on North Lake Road, Councillor Davidson collaborated with city staff and environmental groups to add curb cuts and ramps, with continued monitoring by Turtle Guardians.

🌿 Natural Gardens Recognition: If your naturalized garden looks overgrown to some, request official recognition as a “Natural Growth Area” by emailing bylaw@richmondhill.ca with your reasons and evidence.

🕕 Earlier Public Meeting Start Times: Councillor Davidson proposes shifting council meetings to 6:00 PM starting September 1, 2025, to improve accessibility.

🚔 Crime Prevention Updates: York Regional Police now provide weekly crime summaries for Richmond Hill—check the Crime Summary page every Monday.

👀 Quick Poll: 60% support adding bike lanes, while 40% prefer the current setup. New poll: Do you feel safe walking in your neighborhood at night?

🚨 Speed Cameras Expansion: York Region is installing 20 new speed cameras to reduce collisions and enhance pedestrian safety, especially near schools.

♻️ Blue Box Program Changes: Starting January 1, 2026, recycling pickup will be managed by Circular Materials instead of the city.

💼 Oak Ridges Business News: Explore the 2024 York Region Economic Development Year in Review, featuring business growth and entrepreneur programs.