Patrick Raftis

MAPLETON – Building activity in the township in 2021 exceeded 2020 levels by a substantial margin, according to a year-end report.

MAPLETON – A plan to postpone the pain of a large rate increase for water system users here was approved on Jan. 18, with some members of council expressing hope that new funding sources can be found to keep rates lower long term.

MAPLETON – Council here will reconsider the colour of a new water tower currently under construction in Drayton.

GUELPH – Diversion of construction and demolition materials from landfill sites will be the first project tackled by a new Zero Waste Economic Transformation Lab announced today by Guelph and Wellington County officials.

MINTO – An initiative to encourage and promote “acts of kindness” is among several new programs launched here to help local businesses most affected by pandemic restrictions.

MINTO – Town council has approved the sale of a Palmerston Industrial Park lot to a local business. On Jan. 18 council authorized an agreement to sell Multi Shelter Solutions the 1.7 acre property at 425 Minto Road for $102,000.

MINTO – A bylaw that would see compensation for members of town council increased following municipal elections later this year is set to be approved later this month.

MINTO – This municipality is moving to a cloud-based system of facility booking and program registration.

MOUNT FOREST – A local chapter of an international self-help/group support program is now in its 40th year of assisting participants struggling with mental health issues.

MAPLETON – An update to the township’s parks and recreation strategic master plan was approved at a special council meeting on Jan. 10.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The on again, off again rhythm of operating through pandemic restrictions ranging from capacity limits to lockdowns has been a struggle for all manner of business. But without question, some sectors have been impacted harder than others.

MAPLETON – Council has approved the addition of one full-time staff position to the township’s building department. 

MINTO – Council here has received on update on the Wellington County Community Safety and Well-being Plan. All municipalities were mandated by the Ministry of the Solicitor General to create their own plan by mid-2021.