Since Carleton Place council moved to a committee of the whole (CoW) system at the beginning of this term, full council sessions have been fairly quick rubber-stamp affairs with CoW decisions being approved without debate. But on Tuesday, June 11th, 2 items on the council agenda (from the previous CoW meeting) received a fair amount […]
“It’s like saying please make bread, but we’re not giving you any flour to do it,” said the CEO and chief librarian of the Perth Union Library, describing the impact of recent massive budget cuts. In a report to Perth town council at its June 11 Committee of the Whole meeting, Erika Heeson said the Southern Ontario […]
In an unusual move, Rick Gilfillen, president of the Rideau Lakes ATV Club, was allowed to speak at council Monday night. In question is a travel road through town for ATVs. Before Gilfillen spoke, Troy Dunlop, Director of Public Works and Utilities, tossed new information into council’s lap: Bill 107, the Getting Ontario Moving Act, […]
Treasurer Janet Koziel approached council Monday night with information about the development of a Strategic Asset Management Policy (SAMP) for the municipality; she further asked for the adoption of a bylaw to adopt the SAMP before July 1, as Ontario municipalities are now required to have a SAMP in place before that date. The Draft […]
This is a Rideau Ferry Regatta year. The event, which started in 1909, now takes place every two years, and this year a fourth cardboard boat challenge has been issued to the municipalities involved. Boats call for a two-person crew and are built before the event; decorations are encouraged. Paddles and safety equipment (like life-jackets) […]
At Committee of the Whole Monday night, council was asked to add eight properties to the Properties of Interest Registry. Senior Planner Karl Grenke introduced the topic and Tony Humphrey of the Municipal Heritage Committee then took some time describing the location of the properties. These include: Washburn Block, J.M. Clark Hardware Store, Alexander Clark […]
Nathanial Morris of Canada’s Cannabis Project once again introduced himself to council after a few months’ absence, to update members about plans for a living laboratory project. Morris commented he’s had good feedback from the business community particularly Brian Paquette, owner of both the Axe and Arrow Gastropub and Café Whim. Morris said they have […]
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Council members agreed that the Town award Western Signs and Line Painting Ltd with the line painting contract. The pavement marking program includes the painting of about 21 km of roadway centrelines, 1000 parking spaces, 250 stop bars, 100 crosswalks and over 700 symbols. The Western Signs and Line Painting Ltd. bid came in at […]
Councillor Niki Dwyer suggested a more co-ordinated approach be taken to answering correspondence that has been sent to all council members. Traditionally, she said, it is the mayor who responds if sent to all council members; Mayor Pankow said he would do that with Mary-Kate Bridson’s letter. Councillor Dwyer suggested there were certainly some valid […]
Majority of the council voted not to read the letter Monday night. Mayor Pankow and Smiths Falls Town Councilors, I am writing this evening to express my concerns regarding the recent behavior and actions of members of Town Council. I have lived in this town for 35 years and I have never once felt compelled […]
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The Hall of Remembrance military museum at Perth’s Legion has unveiled a unique display for its season opening on Friday, May 3. The exhibit features soldier William Del Donegan, who was one of 2,100 Canadian men killed during the 10-day “Battle of Hill 70” in World War I. Donegan, who died on Aug. 16, 1917, […]
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Recent heavy rains across the province have swollen lakes and rivers across several watersheds and resulted in water ponding on many properties. Some properties have been affected by flooding. Flood water and water ponding around wells and septic systems can affect the safety of your drinking water and how your septic system works. The Leeds Grenville […]
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Zens Inn, Prescott’s newest accommodation provider, celebrated its grand opening with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 25th. Town of Prescott Mayor & members of Council, business and community representatives and other invited guests were in attendance, to welcome owners Ashley & Josee Davies and their exciting new business to Downtown Prescott. Located […]
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