The Town of Huntsville is proposing names for several local roads, each honouring local wildlife, Indigenous connections, and community history.
At a meeting on May 25, council will consider a by-law to officially name roads Pine Marten Road, Bear Waters Path, Spanner Circle, McCaffery Lane, and Timberwolf Lane.
According to the notice, Pine Marten Road, located off Old School House Road, draws inspiration from the pine marten, a small forest-dwelling mammal commonly found in the region.
Bear Waters Path, off Aspdin Road, is intended to recognize Indigenous land use and honour the ongoing relationship between Indigenous Peoples and the land in the area.
Spanner Circle, off Town Line Road West, would commemorate Captain Herbert Spanner, a Muskoka native who served with the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War and was killed in action in 1916 at the age of 23.
McCaffery Lane, off West Elliott Street, is proposed as a dual tribute. The road would honour Private John Frederick McCaffery, a Huntsville soldier killed in action during the Second World War, as well as Bill McCaffery, a former Huntsville Fire Chief recognized for his years of service and leadership in the community.
Timberwolf Lane, located off Sinclair Road, would represent the presence of timber wolves in the region, highlighting the species as a symbol of Canada’s wilderness and ecological balance.
Residents interested in providing feedback on the proposed road names can submit written comments to clerk@huntsville.ca by noon on May 13.
