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Core Services Hit Market Wall
Sometimes the most important developments, like significant cost increases in snow plowing, and garbage and recycling collection, happen under the cover of a pandemic and a hot summer. Last month was one of those times. Garbage and Recycling The last … Continue reading
Then Pestilence, Drought and Still Speeding
In June Council stated back to a full schedule of meetings with numerous important projects moving forward and nature continued to make 2020 a memorable year. Now Pestilence Gypsy moth caterpillars are stripping trees in many areas of South Frontenac. … Continue reading
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COVID, Climate, Communications
Communications: Broadband Internet Initiatives The pandemic has highlighted that good internet access is both an essential service and in significant parts of south Frontenac of poor-quality. A recent report from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) summarizes recent federal … Continue reading
Community Questions on COVID-19 and Township Responses
Last Week the Township asked community members to submit any questions they have about the Township’s State of Emergency and COVID-19. The following are answers to a representative selection of the questions from the May 5 Council meeting agenda. Thank … Continue reading
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South Frontenac COVID-19 Response: Updates to Service Delivery – March 20, 2020 Media Release
While our offices and facilities remain closed to the public, most municipal services will continue to be delivered and public communications via telephone and email remain in place during regular business hours. In addition to these closures, please note the … Continue reading
Much Ado About Talking
Community Consultation Councillor Ruttan and I held a community town hall in Perth Road village. The discussion among the 30 residents who attended was lively, respectful and wide ranging. I want to thank those who attended. Your input is necessary … Continue reading
High Speed Internet Access Plans
On January 29, the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), the organization tasked with bringing high speed internet access to Eastern Ontario, updated Frontenac County Council on the next steps. Click here to view their presentation: EORN Presentation
February 8 Town Hall Meeting Report
On February 8, 2020, Councillor Ruttan and I held a Town Hall in Perth Road Village to discuss any municipal issue of concern to residents. About 30 people attended and there was a lively discussion that filled the two hours. … Continue reading
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Protecting the Public: Septic Development
Septic System Inspections The staff’s next-three-years work plan, accepted by Council, includes “develop cost effective approach to septic concerns.” South Frontenac residents have had a longstanding concern about contamination from septic systems. These concerns have been heightened by blue-green algae … Continue reading
