GUELPH – A working group including economic development staff, planning staff and representatives of member municipalities will be created to review and prioritize recommendations from a new Wellington County Housing Strategy report.
County scraps planned minimum fee for bagged garbage at waste facilities
GUELPH – Wellington County has scrapped a plan to implement a minimum charge for bagged garbage brought to its landfill site and transfer stations.
Two roundabouts recommended in Wellington Road 124 re-design
GUELPH – Wellington County has issued a notice of completion for a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study on a redesign of Wellington Road 124 between Guelph-Eramosa Township Road 1 and Fife Road.
Barrie firm awarded contract to refine design for Continuum of Care project
GUELPH – A Barrie firm has been awarded the contract to refine the design for Wellington County’s proposed Continuum of Care seniors community project.
County changes approach to minor variance fees
GUELPH – Wellington County has approved a new approach to fees for rezoning, site plan and minor variance applications.
Purchase of used grader approved
MINTO – Town council has authorized the purchase of a used grader for $130,000.
Hall subsidy returns
Mapleton council appears to have turned back the clock in its method of handling requests from community groups to waive rental fees on township facilities.
Wellington County endorses final report on service review
GUELPH - Wellington County municipalities will examine the feasibility of 20 efficiency and cost saving opportunities identified in a consultant’s report endorsed by county council on Nov. 28.
Erin Santa Claus parade rolled through town on Nov. 30
ERIN - The Erin Santa Claus parade rolled into town on Nov. 30, with many fun floats for the crowds to enjoy.
Harriston setting for independent horror/thriller film
HARRISTON – This community became a sort of Hollywood North Wellington for a few weeks last month, as an independent film crew featured the town and some area residents in an upcoming movie.
Arthur parade celebrates Christmas season
Christmas glow - Santa Claus and his team of glowing reindeer brought some light and colour to the Arthur Santa Claus Parade on Nov 30.
Minto council briefs:
MINTO - Town of Minto staff are concerned about misuse by the public of Beehive Park, south of Harriston.
Maybe it’ll clear up?
Climate change: man-made and impactable? Natural and inevitable? Fake news? Who to believe?
Flood mitigation plan costs estimated at $40 M
MINTO – The total cost of measures to reduce or eliminate the chance of flooding to virtually all at-risk properties in Harriston could total around $40 million over 20 years, a draft study suggests.
Town engages new supplier for summer streetscape plant products
MINTO – With no local supplier available, the Town of Minto will purchase hanging baskets and planters for summer streetscapes from Huron Ridge Acres of Zurich.