Every person who lives or works in the Glen has their own passion and reason for being here. It could be the hamlet’s natural beauty, vibrant cultural scene, eclectic mix of homes, or its warm, interesting people – the reasons are endless. Distill it down and you find what we value most is our special sense of place. Each of us can contribute and strengthen this unique community feeling. We are all “hamlet-keepers”.
Keeping our home as a hamlet in both form and function requires ongoing vigilance and commitment from residents. Our Town’s Vision values unique hamlets, but being different is always a challenge in the face of today’s quest for uniformity. Just visit any new community across Ontario. Where am I again? None of us want that feeling for Glen Williams.
We are fortunate to have all kinds of hamlet-keepers who strengthen our village life.
They are the St. Alban’s Men with Spatulas who invite residents to eat and chat together on the last Saturday of each month. They are the Town Hall Board’s Canada Day Committee who provide us with an annual event to celebrate the best of Canada. They are the GWCA communications team who connect residents through eNewletters, this website and a community directory.
Hamlet-keepers are the Kids and Classics Boat Shops Museum volunteers who share their love of craftsmanship with the help of kids at risk. They are the entrepreneurs behind interesting stores, great dining and works of art. They are the board members of the Williams Mill re-imagining arts, culture, and business opportunities for the future. They are the board members of the Glen Williams Town Hall Board working with Town Staff to halt the spread of standard issue green street signs and ensuring that our distinct brown hamlet signs are renewed.
Hamlet-keepers are the neighbours surrounding “The Field” meeting to provide input to the Town and the developer on how to better fit the next new development into an existing Glen neighbourhood. They are the neighbours on Prince St., Wildwood Rd., 8th Line, Confederation St. advocating with the Town for safer speeds and traffic claiming measures in the hamlet. They are the board members of the GWCA who are strengthening communications with Town elected officials and Staff, and are prepared to articulate where policies and uniformity are in conflict with our hamlet’s look and feel.
Hamlet-keepers are the supporters of Credit Valley Heritage Society and its vision to develop a 100km Credit Valley Trail heritage pedestrian corridor touching the Glen. They are the Halton Peel Woodlands and Wildlife Stewardship volunteers who provide rehabilitation planting along the Glen’s Credit River shoreline to lower water temperature and improve fish habitat. They are the Neighbours in the Glen publication’s team and advertisers who provide the Glen with its own monthly community magazine.
Many people with many passions – all working together to maintain our sense of place in Glen Williams.
Thank you to all our hamlet-keepers.
