The Former Harrow High School Property is Zoned Institutional. What Does That Mean? In order for a developer to develop they would have to change the zoning. This is prime recreational space- not prime residential space. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ESSEX BY-LAW NO.1037BEING A BY-LAW TO ZONE ALL… Read More »Zoning of Harrow High Property
Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. A 83% increase in Impaired/Exceed offences in April2021 compared to April 2020 Public PresentationsLeondard Gil, Project Manager Windsor Essex Community Safety & Well-being Plan A 34.8% increase in Calls for Service April 2021 compared to April 2020 A 12.0% increase in… Read More »Notice of Police Services Board Meeting: Impaired Driving Skyrockets
A Match Made in Heaven, an Active Club and a Community Hub! The Harrow Rotary Club is interested in discussions with the Town of Essex ( if the Town secures the building ) to look at shared opportunities. Imagine soup kitchens, hot dog days and other community events being held… Read More »Harrow Rotary Potentially Reunited with Harrow High School
How the Ontario Provincial Police collect money from the municipalities they serve is determined in a few different ways. Base services, calls for service, contract enhancements, overtime, prisoner transportation, accommodation, cleaning and court securities. Base calls include proactive policing and calls for service include reactive policing generally speaking. “The OPP… Read More »OPP Billing Model- How Much and Why?
Another Potential Partner- Curtains Up! Council has received a proposal from Migration Hall Productions see below: “As you are aware, Migration Hall will likely be deemed a surplus building and sold within a few years, we are looking for new home for Migration Productions, as we will likely rebrand. HDHS… Read More »MORE Breaking News: Migration Productions Seeks Space in the Former Harrow High School
The continued struggle in the Village, where are we going wrong? (in my opinion) The following is my opinion and my thoughts on what has happened in Colchester and what continues to happen to the residents of Colchester Village. We need to do better. Colchester is near and dear to… Read More »Colchester and Council – Another Blunder
At the start of this term of council, council was called into a meeting titled, “ Office Accommodation Review Update“…. it should of been called ” Million dollar new town hall meeting”. I did bring that up later at a meeting that we need to be clear when posting agendas… Read More »Millions Needed for Town Hall
Friday May 28th Pre-Trail Today the case was again adjourned until September 10th at 9:30 for a potential resolution. It has been a long road and I understand our residents want answers and closure. When I know more I will share more. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/first-appearance-snively-court-1.5768472
Who is Who in Essex Series Email kgirard@essex.ca Office Phone 519-776-7336 ext 1119 The Town of Essex is lead by the CAO, Chris Nepszy. Directly under him are four Directors. Kevin Girard is one of them. His department is responsible for roads, sewers, storm water, municipal street signage, public works.… Read More »Meet Kevin Girard: The Director of Infrastructure at the Town of Essex
A Repost from May 10th- 2021 I hope we can see some tiny homes in our future… May 10, 2021, at the Special Council Meeting: Roundtable, Development Services, council discussed tiny homes. We are currently reviewing the zoning around tiny homes. We are looking to remove the minimum dwelling size… Read More »Tiny Homes In Essex: Update- There is No Update
If we end up with this building what do we want to do with it? Since council has sent a letter to the school board asking to meet with them regarding the closed Harrow High school and land, many residents have been pitching ideas about possible uses for the building.… Read More »Harrow High: If we get it, what should happen to it?
Air B and B’s have been a hot topic lately in Council Chambers. Council is moving forward with a public review process. Click the link below to take the survey. Currently, STRs are not specifically recognized in the Zoning By-law. It is proposed that they be recognized and potentially subject… Read More »Share Your Thoughts on Short Term Rentals