Patrick Raftis

WELLINGTON NORTH – Councillors here are considering changes to the township’s procedural bylaw to allow council to maintain the option of continuing with electronic meetings.

MINTO – The business count in town is on the rise. With numerous new business openings in recent weeks, local officials have been busy attending grand openings in Clifford, Harriston and Palmerston.

WELLINGTON NORTH – A bylaw authorizing a zoning amendment to permit a six-unit townhouse development on Cork Street in Mount Forest will be considered at the next township council meeting on Aug. 10.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North council will ask the county to waive tipping fees for township residents for yard and garden waste brought to the Riverstown Landfill Site.

HARRISTON – The Old Post Café, located in Harriston’s historic post office building, will offer lunch, fresh baked goods and homemade soup.

HARRISTON – Four new murals will adorn walls on downtown buildings here thanks to a Harriston Rising committee initiative.

MAPLETON - Members of Mapleton council and representatives of the OFA, WFA recently discussed working together to lobby the province for a fair deal on taxation for farmers and adequate funding for municipalities.

MAPLETON – The return of in-person council meetings is imminent.

MAPLETON – Water and wastewater costs for the typical Mapleton residence will increase over 20% under a new rate structure approved by council.

WELLINGTON NORTH – A plan to raise funds by selling naming rights for seats at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex was approved by township council on July 13.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Downtown streets in Arthur and Mount Forest will be closed on alternating August weekends to promote local shopping.

MINTO – Council here has declined to review the town’s bylaw regulating kennels after discussing concerns expressed by local residents.

ALMA – Mapleton Township council is considering a zoning amendment that would clear the way for a large underground propane storage facility here.