RetroFest now in it’s 19th year and RM Auto Restoration celebrating its 40th Anniversary… We moved the date to June 21 and 22, 2019 to create the ultimate celebration for enthusiasts. RM will add special programming to the weekend, will all proceeds to benefit local organizations like the Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham-Kent Children’s
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November 16, 2018 6:30 p.m. Staging TBD due to 3rd Street Bridge being down. Route will come down King Street West down to the Wish Centre. Bring can goods and teddy’s for collections.
Blackburn News Link: Chatham Voice Link: The shortage of dollars means changes to what is being offered this year. DeNure said the focus remains on entertaining the children. There will be the popular trolley ride, firemen on stilts, face painting, and the Junior F.I.R.E. Challenge – where kids get to don firefighter gear, use a
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We can’t thank everyone enough! From the sponsors, to the volunteers to all who participated… and ventured out to see what RetroFest™ is all about! We hope that everyone had a good time and we also hope that you will support all our great sponsors because without them, RetroFest™ would not have happened.
Once again, we are calling all Junior Judges from the age of 6 years to 12 years old who would like to be a Junior Judge at RetroFest™ 2018. This happens right on King Street West (in front of the Scotia Bank). All Risks Insurance Broker, Jeff Comiskey will go over with the kids what
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Art & Heirloom Shoppe coming to 159 King St. W opening March 1, 2018 Sue Rumball and Chris Ford are on a new adventure. They are opening an art gallery, with a smattering of antiques, aptly called Art and Heirloom Shoppe. It is in historic downtown Chatham, near other culturally significant venues. We are currently
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There was a post-DTIC meeting to discuss 2017 result. Here is the highlights of the meeting: There were 34 businesses who participated which is an increase from last year Weather was perfect, people on the street really enjoyed themselves but wished all the businesses participated. It was suggested by the committee that they go back
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Don’t forget to come out dressed in Black and White #DTChatham for our #downtowninthecity between the hours of 5pm and 9pm… So much to do and see and lots of chances to win prizes! Parade of Fashion, fashion show at DCC 5:30pm Follow our facebook page: Downtown in the City
Sidewalk Construction for Downtown Chatham, 2017 Giorgi Bros. is the contractor doing the sidewalks for downtown Chatham. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent requests that any questions from the businesses flow through himself, Paola Magliaro – Engineering Technologist or the HDTC-BIA. A representative from Giorgi Bros. will deal with the businesses directly when they begin work in
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Fifth Street Bridge Rehabilitation The Fifth Street Bridge crossing the Thames River in downtown Chatham was constructed in 1930 and is currently in fair to poor condition. The Fifth Street Bridge (over Thames River), Community of Chatham will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic starting Thursday June 29, 2017 until December 22, 2017
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Thanks Dave Langford!
6_Newsletter Spring_Summer 2017 NEW Format Board of Management CHAIR – Jim Carrington, Collin’s Formal Wear Chatham Co-CHAIR – Paul Shettell, Downtown Deli. TREASURER– Jeff Comiskey, All Risks Insurance Board Members: Nancy Labadie, Clair Culliford, Courtney Wells, Ben Fieldhouse, and Lesley Grand. Council Member-Brock McGregor; CK Police Rep-Sergeant Jim Lynds; Office Admin/Project-Coordinator-Connie Beneteau; and Bookkeeper, Michelle
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On Nov.10, 2016 the DCC announced that this (2016) year would be the last year as the organizer of the Santa Claus Parade. While they were proud to do so and did a great job, we are hoping another organization will step-up for 2017 to coordinate or share the organizing with us. If there is
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LANDLORD/OWNER responsibilities: The Landlords are required to give notice to each new Tenant of their property who is required to pay all or part of the taxes on the property. The Landlord is to supply Tenant’s names (see Declaration of Tenancy Form) and contact information for the HDTC-BIA’s records to be maintained on file by
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. BY-LAW NUMBER 38-2015 Purpose and Objectives a) The objective of each BIA shall be to oversee the improvement, beautification and maintenance of municipally-owned land, buildings and structures in the area, beyond that provided at the expense of the municipality generally; and to promote the area as a business or shopping area. b) In all
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MEMBERSHIP Definition: A “Member” means an individual, partnership or corporation who, on the last returned assessment roll, was assessed with respect to rateable property in the Business Improvement Area that is in a prescribed business property class. Members shall include tenants of such property TENANT Definition per the Act: Per section213 For the purpose of
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Don’t forget to travel just off King onto Fourth Street on Sept. 9th 2016 between 5pm and 9pm Lady Blackbird Boutique and the Paper Pickle will be there to surprise you! For sure Lady Blackbird Boutique will have a huge sale with 90% off selected merchandise! A $20.00 rack plus free gifts if you spend
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