Mayor Hinton takes particular pride in the town’s staff and their approach to development. “I’m very proud of the staff for the Town of Truro. They care, they’re passionate, they want the best for the town, and they’re visionaries and positive thinkers.” This forward-looking attitude covers the town’s overall positioning. “We have a vision and we’re moving forward, saying ‘Come to Truro, we’d love to have you,’” Mayor Hinton says. “We want people to feel safe and happy in this community and to be part of it. Truro has become a very welcoming community, focusing on our diversity and moving forward with that, having our shared common goals of a safe, happy community that has something to offer every single person.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Glenn Group www.glengroup.ca Trusted by municipalities for over 40 years, our team of recreation and park experts guide in the delivery of exceptional inclusive and accessible spaces that reflect local heritage. Our process ensures that economic and sustainability targets are realized for the entire community. n Superior Propane www.superiorpropane.com Superior Propane is Canada’s largest provider of propane services for heating, power generation, auto propane and other business applications. We provide dependable energy solutions with a focus on safety and compliance. We have the largest delivery network, abundant storage, and a secure propane supply to ensure reliable deliveries across Canada. balance between heritage and progress has become central to the town’s planning ethos, like how many successful small cities across North America have managed expansion without losing their identity. Public transportation ranks high on the town’s agenda.“Public transportation is an absolute key to success,” Mayor Hinton emphasizes.“We’re growing so fast, we need that public transportation, but we have to work with our community partners to do that.”The town has already initiated a regional transportation study in partnership with the County of Colchester, responding directly to residents’ expressed needs. 10 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04
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