LIBRARIES have finally reopened for keen book lovers to visit. People can now visit Frankston and Carrum Downs libraries for 30 minute sessions. The libraries’ full offering can be browsed, and printing, scanning, and computer services can also be used. The click and collect service will continue to run at the Frankston, Carrum Downs, and Seaford branches. Frankston Libraries manager Tammy Goodwin said library staff have been “moved by messages of support sent by residents during lockdown.” “We’d like to thank locals for the heartwarming messages sent to us over the past six months. They’ve meant so much to our…
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LIBRARIES and recreation centres across the Kingston municipality have begun to reopen. From 9 November, the doors to Parkdale, Chelsea, Clarinda, and Cheltenham libraries reopened for pre-booked visits by phone appointment only. Dingley and Patterson Lakes libraries will open from 30 November. Local tennis clubs and bowls clubs are also back in action. Council says that sporting grounds are beginning to be booked up for use over the winter. Waves Leisure Centre also reopened on 9 November for lap swimming, classes, and gym sessions. All visits need to be pre-booked at kingstonactive.com.au. In neighbouring Frankston, the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre…
A 17-DAY police operation on Victorian roads has resulted in the detection of more than 16,000 driving offences. Operation Saturn ran from 22 October to 8 November. During the time it was up and running, 11 people died on Victorian roads. Police say that they are disappointed at the number of people they caught using their phones while driving. More than 800 people received mobile phone offences. Road Policing Command Acting Assistant Commissioner John Fitzpatrick said “people are starting to drive both distances and speeds they are not familiar with, which carries its own risk.” “But the thought of people…
POLICE have been patrolling local beaches as part of “Operation Summersafe”. Last week police helped to find a missing child reported at Chelsea Beach. Police are also enforcing the coronavirus restrictions currently in place. A post on the police eyewatch page read “as the mercury rises, you should expect to see Victoria Police patrolling all the places you love to enjoy sun, sand and socialising as part of Operation Summersafe. From the shore to the suburbs and parklands, our officers will be working hard to keep you safe this summer.” First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 11…
LOCAL beaches have been receiving lots of visitors as summer starts to approach. The warmer weather and easing of restrictions has seen people start to flock to beaches. In response to complaints from beachgoers about litter and rubbish, council has expanded their bin collections on the foreshore. Bin collections will take place twice daily on the beach on weekends this summer. “We have sent extra teams along the foreshore today and they are currently clearing all bins and ensuring the area is cleaned,” the Kingston Council Facebook page read. “We have now scheduled twice daily bin collections on summer weekends…