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Minto generates $6,700 through sale of bulk water
MINTO – The sale of 1,745 cubic metres of municipal water generated just over $6,700 from four contractors in 2020.
Minto approves rezoning on portion of Palmerston subdivision
MINTO – Town council has approved a rezoning application to pave the way for a 40-unit residential development on a 7.55-acre parcel of land in Palmerston.
COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Palmerston hospital
PALMERSTON – First declared on Jan. 28, the outbreak affected six residents, including five deaths, and five staff members over three weeks.
Adjusted tax impact data shows increase for residential, reduction for commercial/industrial properties in Minto
MINTO – With final county and education tax rates in place, the Town of Minto has provided updated information on 2021 budget tax impacts on typical properties.
Palmerston urban boundary expansion plan endorsed by town council
MINTO – Plans to expand the urban boundary of Palmerston are moving forward. Minto council has approved a draft official plan amendment which will be forwarded to the County of Wellington for consideration.
Rezoning to facilitate TG Minto expansion approved
MINTO – A rezoning to allow an expansion at the TG Minto manufacturing facility in Palmerston has been approved by town council. The auto parts company, which employs about 650 people, is planning to add a 37,800 square foot staging area to the existing plant.
Teen charged after OPP officer dragged by ATV
MOUNT FOREST – A 16-year-old faces numerous charges after a police officer trying to make an arrest was dragged by an ATV here.
Four horses dead following weekend shed fire
MINTO – Four horses perished in a fire that destroyed a shed on the 3rd Line here on Feb. 12. Fire Chief Chris Harrow said firefighters from all three Minto stations responded to the call, which came in around 4am.
Bylaw update aimed at avoiding issues with ice on sidewalks
MAPLETON – Council here has approved an update to the township’s Clean and Clear Bylaw in an effort to make it easier to enforce rules around sump pump discharge.
Moorefield Optimist Club’s outdoor rink allows people ice-time
Staying sharp – With local arenas closed due to pandemic restrictions, area residents have…
Scavenger hunt planned in Minto
MINTO – A community scavenger hunt to help Minto residents beat the winter blues is set to begin this week.
Snowmobile trails busy after recent snowfalls
Trail riding – Snowmobile trails throughout northern Wellington have been busy lately as sled…
Council denies request to retain barn for commercial storage
MAPLETON – Council here has denied a request to allow use of an existing barn for a storage business on a severed rural lot.
Township removing ice early at Arthur, Mount Forest arenas
WELLINGTON NORTH — Township staff here will start removing the ice from the Mount Forest and Arthur arenas as early as this week. Wellington North council approved the decision on Feb. 8.