Patrick Raftis

MAPLETON – Councillors here have authorized public works director Sam Mattina to spend about $145,000 to get two projects shovel ready for an anticipated post-COVID-19 federal infrastructure stimulus program.

MOOREFIELD – Operators of a fledgling distillery operation stonewalled by the COVID-19 fallout have found a new purpose and, they believe, a long-term product line, making hand sanitizer.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Officials warn that deaths could approach 3,000 in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph if distancing measures are lifted after three months.

PALMERSTON – A bottle drive organized by some local citizens poured more than $3,500 into the coffers of the local food bank and hospital.

ALMA – The developer proposing the retirement complex has invited Mapleton to be a partner in the venture, which could also include a greenhouse operation.

MINTO - Minto Mental Health (MMH) is offering a social check-in service to seniors living in the community.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Long-term care homes in north Wellington will receive iPads for use by residents and some local food banks will receive a boost through redirected funds from a federal New Horizons grant.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Two groups in north Wellington are hosting bottle drives on Saturday benefitting two food banks and a local hospital.

WELLINGTON NORTH - Annual reserve capacity calculations for wastewater treatment plants in Arthur and Mount Forest show each community with some room for residential growth.

WELLINGTON NORTH –Wellington North councillors are hoping the county will be flexible in its collection of tax instalments, as lower tier municipalities defer tax payments and waive penalties and interest for local residents in response to the pandemic.

KENILWORTH – Wellington North will share nearly $35,000 among about 20 community groups through its Grants and Donations Community Development Program this year.