Lanark County council’s community services committee voted Wednesday on a proposal for the construction of 2 carbon-negative homes for social housing in Perth.
Carleton Place town council started off their new year with a long discussion on one of the major subdivision projects currently underway.
An official public meeting was held for Perth council to receive comments on renaming the street currently known as North Street North to Drummond Concession 2.
After months of COVID related construction delays, the County’s director of social services, Emily Hollington reported that the first tenants of 7 Arthur Street had already taken occupancy.
One of the key recommendations was to create automatic mutual aid agreements with Drummond North Elmsley and Tay Valley fire services.
Treasurer Trisa McConkey explained the budget highlights and pressures on municipal spending and was recommending a 1.97% tax increase for 2022.
Perth Mayor John Fenik, several councilors, and staff have cut the ribbon on the town’s landfill site expansion.
A local property owner lost in his bid to operate a used vehicle lot, at this week’s Carleton Place Council meeting.
The year just couldn’t end for Perth’s Committee of the Whole, without another discussion on the rocky ramp.
Town treasurer Trisa McConkey laid out the needs for increased tax income due to inflationary pressures and anticipated revenue decreases from provincial grants.
