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CLOUDPERMIT WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS BEGIN
The latest instrument for facilitating building permits Winter Parking Restrictions begin December 1st 2023,
has been unveiled by the Municipality of Centre please be advised that no person shall park a vehicle on any
Hastings. Cloudpermit is now our exclusive method street in the village of Madoc between the hours of:
for accepting applications for building. Midnight to 7:00 AM
Click on the link below to get started. More detailed For more information on parking restrictions, please check
information on how to apply is available on the our website at : https://centrehastings.com/our-
municipal website under the Cloudpermit pages. municipality/by-laws/
For more information:
https://centrehastings.com/.../building-
and.../cloudpermit/

SEEKING HOLIDAY SKATING SPONSORS
This holiday season, take advantage of a unique opportunity to boost your business visibility by advertising in Centre
Hastings and showing your support for the local community. We are excited to announce that we currently have openings
for sponsored public skating sessions during the holiday season.
This is a fantastic way to increase awareness and attract potential customers during the holiday season when people are
actively seeking out fun and family-friendly activities. To learn more about this exciting advertising opportunity and to
secure your sponsorship, please reach out to Brad Watson at 613-473-4206 or email bwatson@centrehastings.com. Brad will
provide you with all the details, including pricing options and available time slots for sponsored public skating sessions.
Don't miss out on this chance to make a lasting impact this Christmas. Join us in Centre Hastings and let your business shine
while supporting the local community. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

CENTRE HASTINGS COUNCIL EVALUATED THE LATEST FIRE TRUCK AND WARMLY WELCOMED THE INCOMING
CHIEF.

On Wednesday, November 15th 2023, during their Regular Meeting Centre Hastings Council reviewed the newest fire
truck to be added to the Centre Hastings Fire Department’s fleet. The Freightliner is the latest pumper tanker designed to
offer both rescue and pumper truck capabilities. The Freightliner has the ability to function efficiently in emergency
response and structural fire situations. The pumper tanker is equipped with a Hale pump that has a pumping capacity of
6500 liters per minute, along with a water storage tank that can hold up to 4650 liters.
Centre Hastings Council introduced Derek Snider as the incoming Fire Chief. Derek Snider has been selected by Council
to take on the role of Fire Chief for Centre Hastings upon the retirement of the current Chief Bob Branscombe. Derek has
been a dedicated member of the Centre Hastings Fire Department for over 30 years, and his experience and expertise
have earned him the respect of his colleagues and the community at large.

As Fire Chief, Derek will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the
Fire Department, including emergency response, fire prevention, and
community outreach. He will work closely with other municipal officials
and emergency services to ensure that the community is well-
protected and prepared for any emergency situation.
The official appointment of Derek as Fire Chief will take place during
the Council's meeting on December 13th. This appointment is a
significant milestone in Derek's career and a testament to his hard
work and dedication to the fire department and the community. Centre
Hastings Council is confident that Derek will excel in his new role and
continue to serve the community with distinction.