MINTO – Applications are now open for community organizations seeking to share in the proceeds of the 13th annual Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament here.
Lack of public input, appeal among Bill 23 concerns cited in staff report
MINTO – The impact of the province’s new housing legislation on municipalities may not yet be entirely clear, but it will be significant, suggests a staff report presented to Minto town council on Jan. 31.
Council approves variance to allow expansion of Crossroads Life Church
HARRISTON – Minto council has approved a minor variance to allow an expansion of Crossroads Life Church here, despite concerns expressed by some neighbouring property owners.
Mapleton approves 2023 budget with 3.9% tax rate increase
MAPLETON – Township council has approved a 2023 budget that will raise the local tax rate by 3.89 per cent for the typical homeowner. The anticipated tax increase for the average residential homeowner will be $18.41 per $100,000 worth of assessment.
Mapleton council approves new environmental stewardship advisory committee
MAPLETON – Council here has agreed to establish a new committee to provide advice on matters relating to environmental stewardship within the township.
Snow fort fun in Harriston
Winter fun – Mike Ferguson of Harriston and some weekend visitors decided to take advantage of…
Minto approves re-zoning to permit church, cemetery on Baseline Road
MINTO – Town council has approved the rezoning of a portion of a rural property to permit a church and cemetery.
Leah Herrfort wins gold with Team Canada at World University Games
University of Waterloo Warriors forward Leah Herrfort, who grew up in Palmerston, was part of Canada’s women’s hockey team at the FISU World University Games held in Lake Placid, where Canada took the gold medal.
Council approves design for new library project in Erin
GUELPH – The top floor of a planned new library in Erin village will include potentially “one of the best rooms in the whole County of Wellington” according to the head of the architectural firm that designed it.
Cork calls for meeting to consider relocation of county administration facilities
GUELPH – Wellington County councillor Campbell Cork is calling for council to hold a special meeting to discuss future plans for, and the location of, county administration facilities.
County approves budget with 3.8% tax rate increase
GUELPH – Wellington County council has approved a 2023 budget with a 3.8 per cent tax rate increase anticipated to cost the average residential taxpayer an additional $24 per $100,000 of assessment.
Capital projects approved in principle
MAPLETON – Township council approved, in principle, a list of capital projects to allow staff to move forward on the procurement process in advance of the 2023 budget.
Drayton Kinsmen Farm show returns to PMD arena April 12-13
DRAYTON – Rural Ontario’s agribusiness showcase is back. The Drayton Kinsmen Farm show will return for its 39th edition this spring after three years of pandemic-related cancellations.
Minto draft budget projects 4.9% tax levy increase
MINTO – An early draft of the Town of Minto’s 2023 budget shows the municipality’s total tax levy rising by 4.88 per cent and the local tax rate increasing by 1.88%.
Loss of farmland, local allocations discussed at public meeting on growth in county
GUELPH – Potential loss of farmland to urban expansion and distribution of growth were among the concerns raised at a public meeting on an official plan amendment designed to address provincial growth projections for Wellington County.