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Money, money and more money only solution to start improving County roads
Both the County and its taxpayers are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to funding to fix the municipality’s 1,047 kilometers of roads – but council sees some light in a five-year tunnel. Prince Edward County staff presented council with four roads scenarios at its committee of the whole meeting Thursday, […]
Council opposes largest battery energy storage system; will consider staff report on smaller sites
By Sharon Harrison The largest of three proposed battery energy storage systems (BESS) for Prince Edward County did not receive support from council Tuesday evening. However, it will consider a staff report for the two smaller Mowbray Road sites. Known as Picton BESS, the 250 megawatt facility was proposed for County Road 5 by Compass […]
County will seek city relationship with a Ukraine community
In a symbol of solidarity, Prince Edward County will seek a city relationship with a Ukraine community to exchange information, provide support and to assist in its recovery as the one year anniversary of Russia’s attacks on the country approaches Feb. 24. Mayor Steve Ferguson and councillor Bill Roberts proposed the resolution at Tuesday night’s […]
Strategic plan update to ask community where it sees County over next 10 years
The new council is being asked to have a look at the County’s 10-year strategic plan and seek help from the community to refresh and make wanted changes. The existing strategic plan was adopted in 2016, and renewed in 2020. Its stated priorities are: financial sustainability, corporate culture, infrastructure renewal, maintain rural and historic character, […]
Costs rise for false alarm calls, garbage, dump fees, taxi rides
Some increases are found in the 2023 update of the County’s fees and charges for specific municipal services and activities provided by the municipality. Fees and charges assist in covering all or a portion of the cost of delivering specific services and are seen to alleviate financial impact on tax and user ratepayers. A new […]
Several County drivers charged with impaired driving on weekend
Prince Edward OPP charged three drivers with several impaired related offences over the weekend. This on the heels of comments late December from Staff Sergeant John Hatch, Detachment Commander, who continues to be concerned about impaired driving numbers in Prince Edward County. He noted that over the course of the last seven years, there were […]
Watermain leak on Picton Main
The County’s Water and Wastewater Department continues emergency repairs as a result of a watermain leak on Picton Main Jan. 5 with an expected completion time of 3 a.m. Jan. 6. Picton Main Street is closed to local traffic only and detour signs direct traffic around the construction at Johnson Street and McFarland Drive. McSteven […]
Garage fire contained quickly on Cty. Rd. 1
Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue crews from Station 2 Bloomfield, with support from Station 1 Picton, responded to a fire on County Road 1 just after 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30. Deputy Fire Chief Tim Kraemer reported firefighters arrived to a working structure that was contained to a detached single car garage. “The […]
Residents encouraged to prevent flood damage
The County’s Municipal Control Group (MCG) is requesting County residents act immediately to protect their property against flooding. “We encourage residents to take precautionary measures as soon as possible if they are prone to flooding,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. “Planning ahead and carrying out some simple home maintenance will help reduce the risks.” Environment Canada […]
County ends significant weather declaration; snow clearing continues
UPDATE DEC. 29: The County of Prince Edward has ended its significant weather event declaration issued Friday, Dec. 23 as conditions have improved enough to allow the municipality to meet its winter maintenance objectives. Crews will continue to work to clear roads and sidewalks and will be removing snow along roadsides in Picton overnight Dec. […]
