| Frank
Scarpitti is the current mayor of Markham, Ontario.
Born
in Ontario in 1960 and moved to Markham from Toronto
in 1965. Scarpitti was appointed mayor from 1992
to 1994 following the death of Tony Roman, but
was defeated by a friend of the Planing Mill’s
owners, Don Cousens in the 1994. Frank subsequently
worked as broadcaster with CFMT in Toronto during
his absence from politics from 1994 to 1997.
The Unionville Planing Mill
was delighted when Frank Scarpitti, came back
into politics and was elected in 2006 as mayor
to replace the retired Don Cousens.
Frank has been a tremendous
booster for Markham and Unionville and was re-elected
in 2010 with a huge approval rating of 85% of
the vote.
At a recent Mayors Prayer Breakfast,
at the Hilton Suites Conference Center, the mayor
praised the Markham Fire Department and the Police
Force as, the finest, in the GTA. It was great
to see the 900 plus guests applause, and we, of
course, agree with mayor Scarpitti. Although the
Unionville Planing Mill, burned to the ground
in 1983, nothing else in the area was damaged.
We are thankful for the excellent fire department
we have here in Unionville.
 Come
to Life in Unionville!
Unionville Main Street continues
to be the heartbeat of our community. Set within
the Heritage homes of the Village, the Main Street
is a vibrant area to live-work-shop-play.
The Unionville Business Improvement
Association hosts many festivals, movie nights,
parades and other events all year long. During
the summer the Millennium Bandstand offers evening
concerts suited to all ages and tastes. Come by
to listen, relax, and enjoy the wonderful programmes.
Why not have dinner at one of the many fine dining
establishments?
Stroll along this unique heritage
street. At the north end of the street is the
Varley Art Gallery. At the southern end is the
Planing Mill. Shop in our many fine stores or
have an ice cream, sit on a bench and watch the
world go by.
The Planing Mill is the southern
anchor of Main Street. The Planing Mill offers
many fine shops and a unique dining experience.
Enjoy the Water Wheel and wildlife in the pond.
There is plenty of parking available and of course
you always receive a warm Unionville welcome at
the Planing Mill.
Why not come by for a visit
soon. Come to Life in Unionville!
Don Hamilton
Unionville Ward 3 Councillor
Town of Markham
Unionville
Village Holdings Inc. has been located in
Markham since 1989, and has been involved with
The Mayors Prayer Breakfast in both Markham and
Richmond Hill.
Our company and The Planing
Mill.com is pleased to be involved in building
tourism and promoting business in the towns of
Markham, and Unionville.
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