School zones and men's sheds up for discussion

Brighton council will consider creating “school zones” to slow driver’s down at its meeting Monday evening. The proposed “school zones” would be in existing community safety zones on Elizabeth Street, Dundas Street, and Terry Fox Drive. In such a zone the speed limit would be dropped to 30 kmh during the times the schools are operating. Meanwhile council will also hear about a growing trend in Canadian communities, the “Men’s Shed”. Rene Schmidt will ask council to consider re-purposing any existing unused larger building or garage to be transformed into a place where men can gather together to socialize and take part in various projects. Men’s Sheds can be workshops with power tools, or focus on gardening, cooking, hiking, or community projects. Such facilities are of special