WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local municipalities will receive almost $12 million from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) this year, more than double the collective 2021 allocation of about $5.9 million.
Minto
Plan to adjust boundaries of Minto urban centres moving forward
A public meeting was held Dec. 7 on an zoning amendment designed to bring Minto’s zoning bylaw into conformity with a recent County of Wellington official plan amendment.
Minto projecting tax rate increase under 1%
MINTO – A typical taxpayer here can expect a tax increase of around $11 for local municipal purposes in 2022, based on early budget projections.
Minto council approves upgrades to audio-visual equipment
MINTO – Town council has approved a $30,000 expenditure to upgrade audio-visual equipment for the council chambers here.
Halloween Haunt brought out the fun
Halloween haunters – All dressed up and ready for the Halloween Haunt in Harriston on Oct. 29…
Town provides COVID-19 relief funds to minor hockey group
MINTO – The Town of Minto will provide a grant of $14,800 from a pool of COVID-19 relief funding to the Minto Minor Hockey Association.
Wellington North signing full-time dispatching agreement with Guelph Fire Department
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North Fire Services is transitioning to county radio system; new dispatching arrangement will provide full-time dispatcher from Guelph Fire Department.
Minto council sets aggressive schedule for 2022 budget process
MINTO – Council here has once again approved a process and schedule that will see the municipality’s 2022 budget passed before Christmas.
The Grove Hub – Palmerston officially opened
PALMERSTON – Local youth now have a one-stop shop for mental health and wellness with the official opening of the Palmerston Grove Hub on Sept. 23.
County to draft bylaw allowing off-road vehicles on county roads
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county roads committee diverges from staff recommendation in tasking county staff to draft bylaw allowing for off-road vehicles on county roads.
Newcomers’ receptions planned
MINTO - The Town of Minto and local downtown revitalization committees are planning another set of pop-up newcomers’ welcome receptions in all three communities.
Minto reverses decision to open office, council meetings to the public
MINTO – The Town of Minto has decided to keep the municipal administration office closed and continue with virtual council meetings for the time being.
Council approves $10,000 contribution to Seniors Centre for Excellence
MINTO – Town council has agreed to provide $10,000 to support the continuation of programming to combat isolation among senior citizens through the local Seniors Centre for Excellence.
Minto allocates $80,000 for rehabilitation of pedestrian bridge in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto will spend about $68,000 to address structural concerns with the pedestrian bridge at the Lions Heritage Park in Palmerston, as part of an $80,000 bridge rehabilitation project.
Minto welcomes new businesses with grand-opening celebrations
Minto Grand Openings – A number of businesses in Minto, including several new eateries,…