Archive for 2010

 

Gallery Space

March 16th, 2010

There is an empty gallery space at the Kentish Visitor Information Centre at the moment.
Unsure what it should be used for. It is a large cirular room. Very central spot with access to thousands of visitors per year.
What suggestions do you have?

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Railton Streetscape

March 16th, 2010

The streetscape work continues in Railton. The grids are down awaiting more spiral topiaries.
I like the contrasting pavement colours.
Council has removed a fair bit of asbestos from buildings in Railton. The Green Hall has been done. Council votes tonight on removing asbestos from the Rainbow Playgroup building. Council is in the process of [...]

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Potholes and roadworks

February 23rd, 2010

Have you discovered some road in need of repair? Use this link to tell Council:
http://www.kentish.tas.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=402
Let us know please.

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Briefing Reports

February 4th, 2010

Every month we receive a briefing report from staff. A great document that gives us a broad understanding of what is happening around Kentish. Lots of facts and figures.
I have just ploughed through it. Pretty tired and heading off to bed.
Want to be a Councillor? Make sure you can give lots of time [...]

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Walking Path around Sheffield

February 4th, 2010

The walking path is now complete. It now connects with footpath in Main St.
Helen and I ride each week and use the walking track to stay off the road. I really enjoy using it.
A great little project.

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Gotta love the sun

January 26th, 2010

We have solar power and solar hot water up and running now. Rarely need the electric booster this time of year.
Let me know if you want to know a little more about the systems we have. I am glad I have invested in them.
Our solar panel system is attached to the grid. When we [...]

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The Deputy Mayor

January 26th, 2010

Here is some miscellaneous views I hold.
People are more important than animals
I like U2
Don’t believe the world will end/begin in December 2012
Can’t stand Australians singing with American accents
Feel very comfortable singing “Advanced Australia Fair”
Hate how the media scare us: Swine Flu, Bird Flu
Think the universe was created with purpose and thought
Wish people would offer ideas [...]

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Australia Day

January 26th, 2010

I went to the Australia Day breakfast this morning in Sheffield. A really enjoyable event. The Mayor was in fine form. Pretty amusing.
The citizens of the year were Ethel and Eli Howe. An amazing couple. They have been married for almost 65 years. They have been involved in The Hub forever.
The event of [...]

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2010

January 18th, 2010

Council is swinging back into gear for the new year. The Mayor is back in the drivers seat which is fine with me. We have our first Council meeting for the year tomorrow night. Hopefully not too eventful. Many of you no doubt about the disturbance at the previous meeting.
We are keen to [...]

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