GUELPH – Wellington County handed out two awards at its Feb. 27 council meeting, recognizing the contributions of two individuals to economic development in the county.
Township of Puslinch
Puslinch seeking public comment on proposed budget
PUSLINCH – The Township of Puslinch has launched its annual community engagement survey on the township’s proposed budget at EngagePuslinch.ca.
Puslinch mayor and council getting a pay raise
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch Mayor James Seeley's salary will rise by 33% next year, and councillors will be paid 3.4% more, in an effort to bring their compensation more in line with comparable municipalities.
Puslinch council discusses organization’s handling of Shared Tower application
ABERFOYLE – Construction of the pad for a telecommunications tower began here late last year, seemingly without prior consultation with the public or the Township of Puslinch.
Township plans to improve pedestrian access to Puslinch Lake
PUSLINCH – The township is moving forward with a plan to install a pathway, bench and small garden at the public right-of-way between Travelled Road and the lake.
Puslinch to launch free drop-in roller skating at Optimist Recreation Centre rink
PUSLINCH – The Township of Puslinch is launching a new drop-in roller skating program at the Optimist Recreation Centre Rink based on a recommendation from the township’s Youth Advisory Committee.
Aberfoyle PS students participate in tree planting
ABERFOYLE - Groups of students from Aberfoyle Public School took part in activities on May 8 in support of Earth Day (April 22).
Taxes, gravel pits, growth, gravel roads addressed at Puslinch all-candidates meeting
PUSLINCH – Council hopefuls painted their vision of Puslinch Township at a meet-the-candidates meeting on Oct. 5 hosted by the Optimist Club of Puslinch.
Family, community mourn loss of former Puslinch Fire Chief Doug Smith
PUSLINCH – A pillar in the community of Puslinch has died. Doug Smith was perhaps best known for the 37 years he spent on the Puslinch Fire Department, where he was one of the original members and chief for 10 of those years.
Councillors leery of Guelph’s search for water sources in Guelph/Eramosa
MARDEN – Much like their peers in Puslinch, Guelph/Eramosa councillors are a bit leery of the City of Guelph's search for new water sources in neighbouring townships. The city is looking for alternate sources to accommodate anticipated growth.
Guelph/Eramosa supports moratorium on new gravel mining licenses
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Council here is endorsing the call for a moratorium on new gravel mining licenses in Ontario. On April 19 council heard from members of the community, including Reform Gravel Mining Coalition representative Doug Tripp, requesting the moratorium to facilitate a study.
Grand River Source Protection Plan updated
CAMBRIDGE - Updates to the plan that protects the sources of municipal drinking water in the Grand River watershed were approved by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on Feb. 4 and 9.
Puslinch releases reopening plan coinciding with provincial easing
PUSLINCH – With the recent provincial reopening announcement, the Township of Puslinch is preparing to follow suit.
Puslinch launches Facebook, Twitter accounts
PUSLINCH – The Township of Puslinch has launched two new social media platforms to better reach the public.
Puslinch closes community centre, imposes restrictions at ORC
ABERFOYLE – The Township of Puslinch has closed the Puslinch Community Centre and the Puslinch Optimist Recreation Centre as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise.