MAPLETON – Council here voted unanimously in support of two rural consent applications on May 13.
Community News
Council supports Harriston severance application
MINTO – Council here has recommended the county’s land division committee approve a consent application regarding a severance proposal in Harriston.
Open house will gather input on Lion Merv Weber Playground design
MOUNT FOREST – The Township of Wellington North is inviting residents to a public open house to explore the proposed plans for the new playground at Lion Merv Weber Playground in Mount Forest.
Township to purchase $20,500 air compressor, dryer for wastewater treatment plant
MAPLETON – Council here is digging into reserves to purchase an air compressor and dryer for the Mapleton Wastewater Treatment Plant, or Mapleton Lagoons.
Cancer Patient Services funds hospital equipment
MOUNT FOREST – Earlier this month, Cancer Patient Services Corporation (CPSC) donated $70,000 to the Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation (LMHF), continuing its long-standing support of the hospital.
Man charged after seven windows smashed in Arthur on weekend
ARTHUR – One person has been arrested and charged in connection with a weekend vandalism spree that left seven windows smashed in downtown Arthur.
Road closing for three months for culvert replacement
GUELPH – A culvert replacement project is slated to cause a three-month road closure in Mapleton.
Harriston Garden Festival blooms into action on June 7
HARRISTON – The Harriston Garden Festival is almost in bloom, so mark your calendars.
Two minor variances approved in Mapleton Township
MAPLETON – Minor variances near Glen Allan and Drayton have been approved to permit additions to each property.
Mapleton taxes due Sept. 25, Nov. 27
MAPLETON – Residents here will need to pay the next instalments of their property tax bills by Sept. 25 and Nov. 27.
How to safely assist crossing turtles
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As temperatures continue to climb and local wildlife becomes more active, it is important to be mindful and cautious of wildlife crossing local roads – especially turtles.
Organizers gear up for Drayton’s 150th
DRAYTON – With just over a month to go until Drayton’s 150th Anniversary Celebration, the village is gearing up for a memorable weekend filled with events, history and hometown pride from June 27 to 29.
Wellington North to conduct community signage review
KENILWORTH – A comprehensive community flag and signage policy is being developed in Wellington North to guide the use of banners, signage and township flag poles.
Reflections
Celebrating mothering and fathering
Hanover theatre casting for School of Rock
HANOVER – Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock the musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck.