Note: On May 22, 2021, section 37 of Schedule 2 to the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted: (See: O. Reg. 344/21, s. 1) Marinas 37. (1) Marinas, boating clubs and other organizations that maintain docking facilities for members or patrons that meet the following condition: 1. Any clubhouse, restaurant, pool, communal steam… Read More »Colchester Marina is OPEN!
Splashpads – All 3 will be open this weekend (Sat, Sun and Monday). As per past years our splashpads will run on weekends only in May and June and then 7 days a week in July and August Tennis/Pickleball Courts Harrow courts will be re-opened and McGregor nets put back up… Read More »Provincial Announcement- Essex Recreation
At the 2021 Capital budget deliberations, Council had included in the budget the 3rd concession sidewalk to be completed on the south side of the road from Queen Street to Sellick Drive. This project has been on the wish list for a few years, residents in this neighborhood have called and… Read More »3rd Concession East Sidewalk- Update
Meeting InformationThe Council for the Town of Essex will hold a virtual public meeting on Monday June 7, 2021 starting at4:30pm to consider an amendment to the General Zoning By-law 1037 under the provisions of the Planning Act,R.S.O. 1990.You are invited to attend this electronic meeting and to express any… Read More »Grove Motel: Notice of Application for Site Specific Zoning Amendment (ZBA-04-21 96 County Road 50 West, Town of Essex)
May 17th Council met in closed session. During the open session the clerk was able to update the public on the following, ” Council did meet in closed session earlier this evening. Number one council met as permitted under section 239, 2 E of the Municipal Act in which council… Read More »Closed Meeting Update
Council approved the entering into of an agreement with The Grove Bike Co. for leased space within Colchester Park located 325 Jackson Street in Colchester for three years commencing on May 20, 2021 and concluding on April 30, 2024 with an option to renew for an additional two years beginning… Read More »Grove Bike Shop Headed Our Way
Along with other local communities the beach in Colchester will be closed off due the Provincial Order. Barrier fencing will be put up to restrict access. This is a reminder that this is a Provincial Order and not something under town jurisdiction. I really hope the Provincial Order is lifted… Read More »Provincial Restrictions at Colchester Beach
Here is the link for the full agenda, follow along on our YouTube Channel- Essex Ontario starting at 6:00. I pulled some highlights from the agenda for a quick read below. https://calendar.essex.ca/meetings/Detail/2021-05-17-1800-Regular-Council-Meeting Public Presentations Office of Integrity Commissioner Report to Council in Open SessionRE: Code of Conduct Complaints from the… Read More »Agenda Tee Up: Monday, May 17, 2021 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Monday May 17th council is reviewing user fees in the municipality. Jim Bruzzese, BMA Management Consulting Inc. 1 That the presentation entitled Introduction and Walkthrough of 2021 User FeeStudy, be received. The purpose of this study is to ensure that the fees charged represent the true cost of providing various… Read More »Notice of Special Council Meeting: Introduction and Walkthrough of the Town’s 2021 User Fee Study. Monday, May 17, 2021 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Council has been called into a closed meeting Monday to discuss land and personal matters. A report will come to open session at the 6:00 meeting. Purpose of Closed Council Meeting : to discuss personal matters about identifiable individual (s) including municipal or local board employee (s), as permitted to… Read More »Notice of Closed Council Meeting: Monday, May 17, 2021 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
We have so much to lose and everything to gain. Please email council with your thoughts before it is to late and the opportunity is missed. Council can be reached at councilmembers@essex.ca https://windsorstar.com/news/community-group-urges-town-of-essex-to-buy-harrow-high-school-property
Essex Town Council is looking to meet with the Greater Essex County District School Board about the closed Harrow High School Building and Land.