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MINTO – During its last meeting of the year on Dec. 17, Minto council unanimously approved the town’s 2025 budget.

MINTO – For the last nine years on Dec. 25 deputy mayor Jean Anderson and the Minto community have come together to turn an isolating day into a moment of togetherness. 

MINTO – The town’s recreation plan was recently completed and approved by council after a year-long process.

ERIN – Town council has approved a 3% increase in Erin’s water rate, as well as a new interim wastewater fee of $83 per month for Erin Glen residents.

HILLSBURGH – After roughly 30 years, residents in Hillsburgh now have their own pharmacy close to home. 

MINTO – Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones joined MPP for Perth-Wellington Matthew Rae in Palmerston to announce the addition of 100 new family doctors coming to serve rural and northern communities starting in 2025.  

ERIN – On Nov. 28 council approved an amendment to a town parking bylaw due to safety concerns raised by residents and customers of area businesses. 

ERIN – The council chamber here was filled last week with residents wanting to hear an update on the town’s $200-million wastewater treatment plant. 

ERIN – After much discussion and several disagreements between town staff and councillors, the Town of Erin’s 2025 budget has been passed.

ERIN – After more than two months of controversy surrounding a new town logo, council has directed staff to immediately “retain the look and feel of the existing shamrock logo.”

MINTO – Town staff department heads, treasurer Gordon Duff and chief administrative officer (CAO) Gregg Furtney gathered in the council chambers to present a 2025 draft capital budget on Nov. 26.

MINTO – A jolly man in a red suit will be gracing the Palmerston community this December, so you better watch out.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Two young dancers from Centre Wellington have earned the chance to dance with Ballet Jörgen in its production of The Nutcracker next month.