Community News

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

WELLINGTON NORTH - The Township of Wellington North will reopen playgrounds and sports fields on July 24 and resume hall bookings on July 31.

MINTO - The Town of Minto will reopen its municipal office and the LaunchIt Minto building on July 22 and return to in-person council meetings next month.

MINTO - Wellington County officials are advising residents that work on a culvert north of Palmerston will disrupt traffic for about five weeks.

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.

PERTH-WELLINGTON - With regions across Ontario, including all Perth-Wellington moving to stage three of the province’s re-opening plan this Friday, local MPP Randy Pettapiece states that he strongly supports the plan.

MINTO - All playgrounds in Minto are now open and town officials say the municipal office will "soon" follow.

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.