Children of Georgetown and the surrounding area ready your pens, paper and postcards because it's easier than ever to let Santa know your Christmas wish.
The Georgetown BIA has installed a mailbox with a direct line to the North Pole, ensuring that children’s messages get to the big man in red fast and efficiently. The red and silver box is located on the corner of James and Main streets, next to The Hooded Goblin.
The BIA handed out postcards to children and parents during the recent Santa Claus Parade. Kids can use those to get in touch with Santa. But, those who didn't receive one need not pout or cry because participating businesses in the downtown will have them.
BIA board vice chair Drew Pullman said children can also send a drawing or a poem, or even letters on regular paper.
"They can send whatever they like for Santa, Mrs. Claus or for any of the elves."
Social media was abuzz as locals got a little bit of a hint about the coming mailbox. Pullman thought it would be funny to get a sign made that mimicked the Town of Halton Hills’ notice boards, garnering laughs from the community.
The board – located at the same spot as the mailbox – reads: “A development application has been submitted to the Town for the construction of a mail conveyance structure in central Georgetown.”
It continues: “Please note, between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30 ELVES will be at WORK in this area. Measures will be in place to reduce any implications related to whistling while work progresses.”
The file number of the "application" is N8GTYORNICE and was submitted by Kris Kringle's Engineering and Works department.
BIA Manager Maureen Turner and her colleagues hope that the mailbox will draw people downtown with their kids, which will also help businesses in the core.
Children should note that Dec. 5 is the last day to submit their postcards, letters and creations to Santa.
