Upcoming Town Hall – June 10th, 2026
Dewitt Access Remains Closed due to Rockfall
Following a rockfall at Dewitt Hill on the evening of May 10, 2026, the City, in
collaboration with Hamilton Police and community safety partners, made the decision
collaboratively to close Dewitt Road while the area is assessed and secured.
Hamilton Police and City Transportation staff attended the site promptly following
reports of the rockfall. There were no reported injuries or fatalities, no damage to
vehicles and minimal roadway impact as the existing concrete barriers prevented
significant effects on the right of way.
Given the immediate proximity of the rockfall to the railway corridor, Canadian Pacific
Railway has been notified. Minor debris cleanup within the rail right of way has already
been completed in coordination with the Railway Authority, and any additional
remediation, stabilization, or repair work required within or adjacent to the corridor will
continue to be completed in collaboration with CP Rail.
The City’s third-party engineering consultant inspected the site Monday afternoon to
assess the escarpment face and provide recommendations on the stability of the
rockface, whether additional stabilization work is required, whether current safety
barriers remain sufficient in the short term and if additional protective measures should
be considered before the road reopens.
Dewitt Road will remain closed for the remainder of the week as the required interim
remedial rockface measures have been completed, and the fallen rock debris has been
removed. Timing to reopen the road will be predicated on the measures and actions
needed to be taken to ensure it is safe to travel on Dewitt Road.
The City will continue working closely with all relevant agencies and technical experts to
ensure public safety and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Motorists are encouraged to use alternate escarpment access routes while Dewitt Road
remains closed. Delays should be expected in the area until the roadway can be safely
reopened.
Ward 9 Park’s Grass Cutting to be Maintained
During deliberations of the Mayor’s Budget directions with regard to reducing and eliminating city grass cutting across the city. I raised concerns that the proposed elimination of grass cutting in Albion Estates Park, Aylmer Parkette and Tapleytown Men’s Club Park would be a real loss for local residents and students. I pointed out that these parks are in close proximity between two schools and private residents. I raised the concerns that such a plan would raise the risk of tick bites and possible tick borne illness.
Subsequently, Councillor Tom Jackson and I moved an amendment to pause the reductions for one year during the budget debate. Regrettably, our amendment was defeated by the majority of councillors.
Included in the grass cutting reductions were the following parks and parkettes
a) Albion Estates Park – grass cutting reduction (park)
b) Aylmer Parkette – grass cutting reduction (parkette)
c) Tapleytown Men’s Club Park – grass cutting reduction (park)
Subsequently, I corresponded with the Director of Environmental Services requesting that if the decision to cut grass cutting services to Albion Estates Park, Aylmer Parkette, and Tapleytown Men’s Club Park was solely to reduce costs then I would suggest funding through the landfill royalties. I stated that I remained concerned that these parks are well used by local communities and allowing them to naturalize will like increase the risk of tick exposure, and bites. The Director of Environmental Services responded, I checked with staff and none of these locations are slated for mowing reductions. While they were on the list initially, they were removed in the final version. No funding needed!
Thank You!
We are grateful that environmental services management and staff reviewed these parks and decided to continue maintaining them as in past years. My residents living close to these parks as well as several hundred students from Billy Green and St Paul Elementary Schools are truly grateful.
March 2026 HPS Ward Reports
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Nominations are open for the Senior of the Year Awards
Nominations are now open for the Senior of the Year Awards, an annual City of Hamilton initiative that honours seniors who voluntarily contribute their time, talents, and leadership to strengthen our community.
Through this initiative, we aim to celebrate and recognize the achievements, dedication, and meaningful contributions of seniors aged 65 years and older who enrich our city’s social, cultural, and civic life.
Nominations are open from April 28 to June 30, and we are celebrating the 31st year of the Senior of the Year Awards.
Key Information
- Nominations open: April 28 to June 30, 2026
- Who is eligible: Seniors aged 65 and over who have made outstanding voluntary contributions to the community
- How to nominate:
- Online nomination form
- Printable PDF nomination form (submission instructions included on the form)
- Awards Ceremony: October 15, 2026, at Michelangelo Events and Conference Centre
Nomination packages are available online and in printed formats at Municipal Service Centres and Seniors Centres (Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, Flamborough Seniors Centre, Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre).
Nomination details are available be visiting www.hamilton.ca/SeniorsAwards.
Brad Clark Report 
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