MINTO – Town council has approved an agreement to sell a 3.83-acre lot in the Palmerston Industrial Park to a local developer with plans to develop a business condominium complex.
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‘Redline Revision’ would more than double density of proposed subdivision
MINTO – A plan to more than double the density of a proposed subdivision in Palmerston was presented at a public meeting here on Sept. 5.
Health care staff shortages create ‘dire’ situation: Anderson
MINTO – Deputy mayor Jean Anderson warned of a “dire emergency” approaching in local health care during remarks at the Aug. 8 town council meeting.
Minto hosting newcomer’s reception
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto, the Minto Chamber of Commerce and the local downtown revitalization committees are welcoming everyone who has moved to Minto in the last year.
Askett Appliance Centre closes after more than five decades
MINTO – Keith Askett of Palmerston’s Askett Appliance Centre has made the decision to retire and close his store.
County planners continue policy development efforts despite looming changes
GUELPH – Wellington County’s planning department is working on ways to proceed with policy development despite looming changes to provincial planning policy.
Stand United in Minto event celebrates diversity of community
HARRISTON – The Minto community came together to celebrate diversity and take a stand against intolerance here on June 28.
Investigators seeking tips on four-year-old homicide
MINTO – Four years after the abduction and death of a Kitchener man, the OPP continues to investigate the incident as a homicide and is asking the public for assistance.
Residents raise concerns about additional industrial uses on Palmerston property
MINTO – Some local residents raised concerns about the potential impact of locating a truck and heavy equipment sales business near their residential properties at a public meeting here on June 20.
Minto, Mapleton to share bylaw enforcement officer
MINTO – Council here has approved an agreement to share the services of a bylaw enforcement officer with the Township of Mapleton.
Partial fire ban lifted by Wellington County fire departments
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County fire departments have lifted a partial fire ban in the municipalities of Minto, Mapleton, Wellington North, Centre Wellington, Erin, Puslinch and Guelph/Eramosa.
20th PDHF Starlight Gala raises over $300,000 for hospital equipment
MAPLETON – The 20th annual Palmerston District Hospital Foundation (PDHF) Starlight Gala raised more than $300,000 toward the equipment needs of the local hospital.
Farmers’ market strawberry social, maker’s market, Raleway Festival kick off summer in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto is planning a day of events here to kick off the summer season on June 24.
Willa Wick named Senior of the Year for Minto
MINTO – Willa Wick has been named Senior of the Year for the Town of Minto. Mayor Dave Turton announced the award at the June 6 town council meeting.
Partial fire ban declared by Wellington County fire departments
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Fire departments across the county have declared a partial fire ban, effective June 7, “due to the extreme dry conditions.” There is no burning allowed, other than recreational cooking fires.