WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here will consider a motion at its Oct. 26 meeting to direct township staff to conduct a leaf pickup in urban areas of the township during the second week of November.
Mayor urges councillors to provide input on county master transportation plan
WELLINGTON NORTH – Mayor Andy Lennox urged township council members to provide input during the county’s master transportation planning process.
Rezoning approved to allow six-unit townhouse
WELLINGTON NORTH – A rezoning application to facilitate construction of a six-unit townhouse on Birmingham Street in Mount Forest has been approved by township council.
Council approves parking relief for gas station/takeout restaurant in Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township council has approved a minor variance for a gas station and takeout restaurant proposal at the corner of Sligo Road and Main Street (Highway 6) in Mount Forest.
Cost projections climbing for county’s Continuum of Care proposal in Aboyne
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A county committee has recommended trying to secure additional funding before committing to the project, which has risen in cost from $88 million to a projected $135 million.
County orders study on Community Safety Zones
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County council has directed staff to prepare a report on the establishment of Community Safety Zones on designated county roads.
Core Fuels files appeal over township’s rejection of underground propane storage facility
ALMA – Core Fuels Ltd. has filed an appeal of Mapleton council’s decision not to grant a zoning amendment for an underground propane storage facility on property it owns in this hamlet.
Minto hires deputy chief building official, approves CIP grants
MINTO – Town council has approved two Community Improvement Program (CIP) grants and the hiring of a deputy chief building official.
Town to receive $200 per week for use of train station as assessment centre
MINTO – Town council has officially approved an agreement with North Wellington Health Care for use of the old train station in Harriston as a COVID-19 assessment centre.
Minto council approves accelerated 2021 budget process
MINTO – During the Oct. 6 council meeting, treasurer Gordon Duff presented a schedule that would see next year’s budget approved by mid-December.
Fergus resident measures tree health in over-sized leaves
Large leaf – Fergus resident Chris Woode shows off some massive leaves from a London plane…
Minto to apply for official plan amendment to expand urban boundary in Palmerston
MINTO – The Town of Minto will file an application for an amendment to the Wellington County Official Plan to increase the urban boundary of Palmerston in order to accommodate projected growth in that community.
County council briefs: Continuum of Care proposal on agenda for October
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County council is moving closer to a decision on the proposed Continuum of Care senior’s community development.
Warden urges county residents to continue following public health guidelines
GUELPH – Wellington County Warden Kelly Linton is urging local residents to continue following public health guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19.
OPP purchasing new radar cameras to collect speeding data
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County council has approved the purchase of seven Black Cat radar cameras at a total cost of approximately $28,000.