GUELPH – An Ontario Divisional Court decision that will see about 50 Wellington County gravel pits pay around $4 million in back taxes is good news for residents of Wellington County and will have implications province-wide, county officials say.
Minto resident recovering after ‘freak accident’
MINTO – A local man has a new hero, his granddaughter, who got him safely to the hospital after a softball-sized rock slammed through the windshield of his vehicle and shattered his face as he was driving on the Eighth Line near his rural home on Feb. 13.
Motion to discuss moving county administration centre defeated
GUELPH – A motion calling on Wellington County council to hold a special meeting to discuss the possibility of moving county administrative offices from Guelph to Centre Wellington was defeated at the Feb. 23 meeting.
Looming ‘infrastructure deficit’ evident in Mapleton financial planning review
MAPLETON – A dedicated tax is among the measures the township may have to consider as it struggles to get a handle on a looming “infrastructure deficit.” Mayor Gregg Davidson mentioned the possibility following a review of the municipality’s long-term financial strategy.
Public meeting held on zoning amendment for oversized structure
MAPLETON – A public meeting was held on Feb. 14 for a rezoning request to permit an existing oversized accessory structure to remain on a severed parcel of agricultural land.
Council directs home industry owners to investigate odour solutions
MAPLETON – Council here directed the owners of a rural home industry to investigate solutions to potential odour and emission concerns following a Feb. 14 public meeting on a proposed expansion.
Mapleton council embarks on strategic planning exercise
MAPLETON – Township council has embarked on a strategic planning process focusing on short, medium and long-term goals.
Mapleton council approves business visit program
MAPLETON – Some local businesses will be getting an opportunity to meet with council members and economic development officials as part of a new program approved by township council.
Town extends deadline to meet lot coverage covenant
MINTO – Town council has agreed to extend a deadline to allow a business in the Palmerston Industrial Park to meet a lot coverage stipulation in a development agreement.
Community groups plan application for pandemic recovery funding
MINTO – The Town of Minto has agreed to provide interim funding, if needed, if an application for a grant to help community organizations recover from the COVID-19 pandemic is successful.
Design for transitional housing project approved by county council
GUELPH – Designs for a transitional housing project in Guelph were approved at the Jan. 26 Wellington County council meeting as the project moves to the tender stage.
Bowl for Kids fundraiser rolling again
MOUNT FOREST – The Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington (BBBSBW) Bowl for Kids campaign kicked off on Feb. 5, with 191 bowlers from Minto and Mapleton raising $15,788 on day one.
Workout participants raise $3,200 in support of Team Addy
FERGUS – A fundraising workout in support of Team Addy raised about $3,200 for sarcoma research and treatment at SickKids Hospital.
Drayton, Minto minor hockey amalgamation not proceeding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A proposed amalgamation of minor hockey associations based in Minto and Mapleton won’t be going forward at this time.
Martin designated mayor pro tem as committee assignments approved
MAPLETON – Councillor Michael Martin has been named the designated fill-in for Mayor Gregg Davidson should the need arise.