Wellington North hires director of public works

At its council meeting on Jan. 26, the Township of Wellington North announced it has hired Matthew Aston as the new director of public works.

“Matthew comes to the township with a variety of academic and professional experience managing people and maintaining and building public infrastructure projects,” said CAO Mike Givens.

Aston and his wife have lived in Wellington North since 2011. He is a certified engineering technologist registered with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians a n d Technologists and is chartered manager certified by the Canadian Institute of Management. He is a graduate of Conestoga College and the University of Windsor.

“The public works portfolio involves a significant portion of the township’s services,” said Mayor Andy Lennox.

“We are excited to have Matthew join the team as director.”

Aston said, “I want to thank council and the CAO for this opportunity. I look forward to working with council, staff and the public to make our community better.”

Aston began working with the township on Jan. 27.

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