HILLSBURGH - Banners bearing the names and photos of servicemen from Hillsburgh and area, who fought and died in the First and Second World Wars, have been mounted outside the Hillsburgh Community Centre.
Town of Erin
Growth is top concern at Erin all-candidates meeting
ERIN - Attendees heard a lot about growth at the all-candidates meeting at the Erin Legion on Oct. 4, and not many opposing opinions among them.
Mayor Allan Alls bids tearful farewell during final meeting
ERIN – Mayor Allan Alls has bid a tearful farewell to the Town of Erin.
Two development proposals could create over 900 residential units in Erin
ERIN – Two separate proposals totalling 906 houses could be coming to the Town of Erin.
Erin council approves updated parkland dedication bylaw
ERIN – Council here has approved an updated parkland dedication bylaw, bringing the town up to planning act requirements/standards.
Town to offer drive-through marriage service on Sept. 9
ERIN – Couples looking to get hitched can now do so from the comfort of their vehicle with the Town of Erin’s “drive-through” marriage service.
Hillsburgh resident Michael Dehn announces he’s running for mayor
ERIN – A second race for mayor has popped up in Wellington County. Michael Dehn filed his nomination papers on Aug. 12 and will run against current councillor Rob Smith.
Erin council approves e-permit pilot project for building applications
ERIN – In hopes of reducing wait times and creating a more streamlined process for building applications, council here has approved the town’s involvement in an e-permit piloting project.
Town of Erin estimates $215,000 for cemetery repairs, rehabilitation
ERIN – A recent inspection found an estimated $215,000 worth of repairs are needed at the Town of Erin’s cemeteries.
Erin council approves bylaw to set tax rates for 2022
ERIN – Council here has adopted the tax rate and levy bylaw for the 2022 rates, which saw an increase of about 1.75 per cent for Erin residents over 2021.
From nothing to something: Volunteers growing food for food bank in community garden
ERIN - Other people might have seen weeds in the unplanted garden beds in front of Erin District High School.
Council: residents not required to connect to wastewater plant until funding secured
ERIN – Council here has approved a motion stating urban residents will not have to connect to the new wastewater treatment plant until the town receives significant provincial and/or federal funding.
Erin councillor Rob Smith announces he’s running for mayor
ERIN – Erin councillor Rob Smith has his eyes on the mayor’s chair in the upcoming municipal election. Current Mayor Allan Alls has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election this fall.
Erin hosted second annual ‘Touch A Truck’ event
Touch a Truck – The Town of Erin hosted their second annual ‘Touch A Truck’ event on the morning of May 14 to highlight Public Works week. The event offered an opportunity for residents to learn about the heavy equipment used by Erin firefighters and public works.