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County Road 49 tender awarded, construction to begin
By Sharon Harrison The tender for the major structural rehabilitation (re-construction) of County Road 49 was approved at Tuesday’s council meeting, with work expected to begin immediately. R.W. Tomlinson Ltd. was the successful lowest bidder at $18,679,000 (plus taxes) – out of five bids received ranging from $18.7 million to $21.7 million – with staff […]
Picton Terminals not quarrying, so no licence needed: Ministry
By Sharon Harrison It was confirmed at Tuesday’s council meeting that the activities at Picton Terminals are not considered quarrying, and therefore do not require a licence, stated Sarah Viau, the County’s municipal lawyer and Director of Corporate and Legislative Services. “The correspondence between the County and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) confirms the […]
Proposed 2.1% water rates ‘transitional’ increase for 2027
UPDATE: Council adopted a one-year Water and Wastewater Rates By-law for the 2027 year. Council directed staff to undertake a Water and Wastewater Rate Study, bylaw review and administrative edits, and Development Charges Background Study in 2027. By Sharon Harrison The Water and Wastewater Rates Committee is proposinga one-year interim water and wastewater rate increase […]
$20 million for Wellington wastewater: MP Malette
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Wellington will be getting a $20,608,230 investment for its extended aeration wastewater treatment plant. Once complete, it will increase its current capacity to support an additional 6,000 residents (currently it serves just over 2,100 people). An estimated timeline of when the project will start (and finish) is not yet […]
Rednersville Road construction soon to begin
Pre-construction activities for the $1.2 million rehabilitation of County Road 3 (Rednersville Road) are now underway. Project layout, signage, and mobilization will continue throughout the week with construction scheduled to begin Monday, May 25. Work is expected to be completed prior to Sept. 1. The work will to take place Monday to Friday, between 7 […]
Heated discussion over pay; council rejects review report
By Sharon Harrison A report providing results of a council compensation review and policy update, specifically a council remuneration review, was not well received by council at last week’s committee of the whole meeting. Numerous councillors voiced opinion on the topic, and while some expressed concern that councillor salaries should be increased, a few did […]
Dismissed: Municipal election ballot question appeal
By Sharon Harrison Elections Ontario has dismissed an appeal made by Julia Swedak regarding adding a ballot question to the County’s 2026 municipal election, as it pertains to having a third-party review of council size and related ward boundaries. A hearing for the appeal took place in council chambers at Shire Hall May 6 with […]
Barker Street to remain one-way for now; recommendation to decline BYO alcohol; more people have a doctor
By Sharon Harrison Items up for consideration at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting included a proposal to make Barker Street in Picton a two-way street, and a recommendation to decline “bring-your-own” alcohol permits for public spaces. Committee also received an update from the Prince Edward Family Health Team, along with some good news on […]
Update on contamination incident in Marsh Creek
UPDATE MAY 14: The County has updated the current status of the Marsh Creek contamination incident Tuesday, May 5. Remediation to date has included: Immediate deployment of adsorbent booms at several locations along Marsh Creek and at the outflow to Picton Bay on Monday, May 5. This occurred as soon as staff were notified of […]
Council welcomes new fire chief; new roof for Crystal Palace among council business
By Sharon Harrison The regular council meeting held Tuesday evening had a long and varied agenda of miscellaneous items, but it began on a joyful note that included a ceremony outside Shire Hall just prior to the meeting, and inside. Mayor Steve Ferguson said the ceremony is one that used to take place in Prince […]
