Township to celebrate 50 years with merch, custom flag

Roger Varley

Quick quiz: How old is the Township of Uxbridge? Many residents might be surprised to discover it is only 50 years old!

In a report to council, Leroux pointed out that although the Township of Uxbridge was first incorporated as a municipality in1850 and became part of Ontario County two years later, the current township came about with the formation of Durham Region in 1974. At that time, Uxbridge Township was amalgamated with the Town of Uxbridge and Scott Township to create the current expanded Township of Uxbridge.

To mark the occasion, a 50th anniversary logo has been commissioned and it will appear on clothing/merchandise, a custom township flag to fly in Elgin Park and at the township offices, and on the township page and through social media. An anniversary celebration will be held in council chambers on June 3, which will see former members of council and staff invited and acknowledged.

As well, a large tree will be planted at the rear of the township offices where trees were lost after the tornado and a limited number of free packages of Cosmos seeds (the Cosmos is the official flower of Uxbridge) will be available.