MPP Arnott highlights Acton Town Hall in the Legislature
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Ted Arnott, MPP
Wellington-Halton Hills
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7, 2013
MPP Arnott highlights Acton Town Hall in the Legislature
(Queen’s Park) – On May 5, Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott attended the opening of
Citizens’ Hall at the Acton Town Hall Centre.
Mr. Arnott delivered a statement in the Ontario Legislature on May 7 highlighting the event and
thanking the many community leaders and volunteers who made the day possible.
“Through a unique, grass roots effort based on community spirit and partnership, the Acton
Town Hall, built in the late 19th century, was saved from demolition and lovingly restored,” Mr.
Arnott told the Legislature. “Located at the corner of Bower Avenue and Willow Street, the
Acton Town Hall Centre has become a majestic addition to the Province’s stock of heritage
properties. In this, the 21st century, it will be used for all manner of community events,
everything you could possibly imagine.”
“As the MPP for Wellington-Halton Hills, I want to express my thanks to all who were involved in
this outstanding community project,” continued Mr. Arnott. “I must begin with the members of
Heritage Acton, whose vision and dedication were the driving force behind the project. The
Rotary Club of Acton has been a great supporter as well, along with the Town of Halton Hills
and many generous businesses and individuals.”
The Ontario Trillium Foundation contributed a grant of $150,000 towards the project, but local
fundraising efforts are ongoing.
(Attached: The text of Mr. Arnott’s statement in the Ontario Legislature, May 7, 2013)
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Ted Arnott, MPP
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Email: ted.arnott@pc.ola.org
Ted Arnott, MPP
Wellington-Halton Hills
Text of Mr. Arnott’s statement in the Ontario Legislature,
May 7, 2013
Mr. Speaker:
It’s always been worth the drive to Acton, but now there’s yet another, very good reason to visit
that community.
On Sunday afternoon, I joined MP Michael Chong and members of the Halton Hills Town
Council at the official opening of Citizens’ Hall at the Acton Town Hall Centre.
Through a unique, grass roots effort based on community spirit and partnership, the Acton Town
Hall, built in the late 19th century, was saved from demolition and lovingly restored.
Located at the corner of Bower Avenue and Willow Street, the Acton Town Hall Centre has
become a majestic addition to the Province’s stock of heritage properties. In this, the 21st
century, it will be used for all manner of community events, everything you could possibly
imagine.
As the MPP for Wellington-Halton Hills, I want to express my thanks to all who were involved in
this outstanding community project.
I must begin with the members of Heritage Acton, whose vision and dedication were the driving
force behind the project. The Rotary Club of Acton has been a great supporter as well, along
with the Town of Halton Hills and many generous businesses and individuals.
In addition, the Trillium Foundation contributed $150,000 to install an elevator, ensuring that the
second floor will be accessible to all. We are very grateful for this grant, made possible through
one of the Province of Ontario’s best programs, which I have always supported. But Heritage
Acton continues to raise money. I have supported them in their fundraising efforts and I wish
them well as they continue in this important endevour.
I would like to invite all Members, indeed everyone listening, to come to Wellington-Halton Hills
and see what community spirit in action is all about.
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.