MINTO – CAO Derrick Thomson is leaving the Town of Minto to accept a new post with the County of Bruce. On March 14 the town announced plans to begin recruitment for a new chief administrative officer as Thomson announced his departure. His appointment as CAO for Bruce County is effective April 18.
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Ombudsman inquired into three of 43 cases about local municipalities, organizations
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Ontario's Ombudsman received 43 cases, involving both complaints and inquiries, surrounding Wellington County municipalities and organizations for the 2020-21 fiscal year.
11th annual Minto Mayor’s Golf Tournament supports local school, minor hockey
Mayor’s Golf Tourney – The 11th annual Minto Mayor’s Golf Tournament was held at the Pike…
Council approves plan for spending remaining recovery, modernization funding
MINTO – Town council has approved a staff report outlining spending plans for about $350,000 in provincial and federal funds remaining from various programs.
Minto council concerned about careless use of fireworks
MINTO – Town council has authorized staff to implement a public education campaign aimed at encouraging safe and considerate use of fireworks in the municipality.
Pedestrian bridge in Palmerston temporarily closed
PALMERSTON - The pedestrian bridge at the Palmerston Railway Museum has been temporarily closed. A June 3 statement from the Town of Minto indicated an inspection “has revealed some issues with a support pier and repairs are required.”
Town provides backing for medical centre expansion in Harriston
MINTO - Town council has agreed the municipality will back a mortgage to fund a building addition for the Harriston Lions Medical Centre, in order to facilitate local physician recruitment efforts.
Derrick Thomson recognized by OMAA
MINTO – Town CAO Derrick Thomson was recently recognized with an award from the Ontario Municipal Administrators Association (OMAA).
Minto officials urge residents to minimize indoor interactions
MINTO – Citing “alarming” COVID-19 case numbers “closer to home,” municipal officials here are asking residents to minimize indoor interactions and strictly follow public health guidelines on mask wearing and physical distancing.
Town projecting $29 increase in local taxes on average residence
MINTO – “The beginning of change” is the theme for the town’s 2020 budget.
Town of Minto hires Derrick Thompson as new CAO
MINTO – A former Guelph CAO has been appointed to the top administrative post for this…