ERIN – Council here has adopted the tax rate and levy bylaw for the 2022 rates, which saw an increase of about 1.75 per cent for Erin residents over 2021.
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From nothing to something: Volunteers growing food for food bank in community garden
ERIN - Other people might have seen weeds in the unplanted garden beds in front of Erin District High School.
Council: residents not required to connect to wastewater plant until funding secured
ERIN – Council here has approved a motion stating urban residents will not have to connect to the new wastewater treatment plant until the town receives significant provincial and/or federal funding.
Hillsburgh Garden Club hosted annual plant sale
Plant sale – With the local risk of ground frost now finally over, the Hillsburgh Garden Club held its annual plant sale on the morning of May 21.
Couple launches Main Place Youth Centre fundraiser in memory of son
ERIN – Phil Gravelle and his wife Jean have launched a fundraising drive to support Erin’s Main Place Youth Centre in memory of their son, who died 10 years ago.
Farmers markets team up to again offer trail, box initiatives
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local farmers’ markets have teamed up to bring a Market Box Series and the Taste Real Farmers’ Market Trail to the community.
Public health begins regular mosquito larvicide program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has begun its regular mosquito larvicide program. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced the start of the program, which will run until early October, in a press release on May 19.
Erin pre-qualifies contractors for two wastewater treatment plant contracts
ERIN – Council here is proceeding with a list of pre-qualified contractors for two phases of the town’s much-anticipated wastewater treatment plant.
Historic grist mill to get second life as home of new Erin library branch
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A historic grist mill located on the former Mundell Lumber property in Erin is slated to become the newest county library branch.
Erin councillor Rob Smith announces he’s running for mayor
ERIN – Erin councillor Rob Smith has his eyes on the mayor’s chair in the upcoming municipal election. Current Mayor Allan Alls has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election this fall.