WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are two new mayors and some new faces on all three northern Wellington councils in the wake of the Oct. 24 municipal elections.
Wellington North
Donation supports CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon
Hospital donation – The Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 and the branch Catch the Ace Committee…
Mapletwiss Farm ‘upcycling’ pumpkins
KENILWORTH – Wondering what to do with that old jack-o’-lantern?
Lennox defeats Yake, reclaiming Wellington North mayor’s seat
KENILWORTH – Andy Lennox will return as Wellington North mayor after defeating challenger Dan Yake on Monday night by 171 votes.
Chicken barn destroyed in weekend blaze
MINTO – A chicken barn was destroyed, but no animals were lost and no one was injured in a fire at a property on Wellington Road 6 on Oct. 22. Firefighters from Minto, Mapleton and Wellington North responded and were able to prevent the fire from spreading to other buildings.
Water, sewer rates set to increase next year for Wellington North residents
WELLINGTON NORTH – Residents here are likely to notice their water and sewer fees increase in the new year, according to a report presented to council on Oct. 11.
Cost of wastewater services to increase as Wellington North signs agreement with OCWA
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will continue providing wastewater treatment services to Wellington North for the next two years, albeit at an increased cost.
Grants alleviate costs and fees for local businesses, community organizations
WELLINGTON NORTH – Improvements to some Wellington North businesses will be less costly thanks to community improvement and development grants approved by council.
Township sharing cost of Preston Street reconstruction with Cachet Developments
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has agreed to share the cost of reconstructing Preston Street with Cachet Developments in Arthur.
Council divided on support for land severance in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - Planning staff advised council not to support an application from Red Maple Land Company seeking to sever designated prime agricultural property located at 8648 Highway 6 in Arthur, but in a rare move, the recommendation was defeated at an Oct. 11 meeting.