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Closed Meetings are not open to the public but the Clerk does give an update to the public, usually at the next regular meeting following the closed meeting. “Purpose of Closed Meeting : For Council to discuss litigation or proposed litigation matters (including matters before administrative tribunals) affecting the Municipality, … Read More »Notice of Closed Council Meeting: Monday, December 20, 2021 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

No Additional Help Coming our Way for Speeding Complaints In a healthy debate tonight, Essex Council held a recorded vote which was 4-4 , a failed vote to add to our OPP contract. Councillors Bondy, Verbeek, Bowman, and Meloche voted to add an extra position to our OPP compliment to… Read More »Council Turns Down OPP Traffic Enforcement Position

Tonight Essex Council Unanimously Supported a Motion in Support of Local Businesses Impacted by the Recent Letter of Instruction ” That Essex Council let the WECHU know that we oppose The Letter of Instruction dated Dec 5th, 2021 which limits the indoor capacity of bars and restaurants to be only at 50… Read More »Essex Council Sends Letter to WECHU in Support of Business

Council currently holds its meetings electronically with the meeting hosted and chaired from the Town of Essex Municipal Building. However due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic this meeting is not currently open to the public for in person attendance. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency, the Meetings will continue to… Read More »Notice of Regular Council Meeting: December 06, 2021 at 6:00 pm

As Promised, to Keep You in the Loop

Monday, December 6, 2021 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Council meets to discuss an amendment to the zoning for 27 Maple and 2151 Roseborough, this statutory public meeting. No decision will be made at this time, we are just hearing from members of the public. The proponents are looking to… Read More »Notice of Special Council Meeting: Zoning By-Law Amendments: 27 Maple and 2151 Roseborough

Notice of Police Service Board Meeting: Thursday, December 2, 2021 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. During such a time any person who wishes to attend this Committee Meeting electronically and/or speak at this meeting as a delegation, you will need to register as a delegation for the meeting. Please provide… Read More »Drinking and Driving Kills- JUST DON’T DO IT

Here is the Agenda for the Budget Meeting Dec 13th. Take a look and join us tonight! https://calendar.essex.ca/meetings/Detail/2021-12-13-1630-Notice-of-Special-Council-Meeting-2022-Budget-Deli/7e642bea-dc49-493b-907b-adf900a22171 November 29th Council met to discuss both the Operating and Capital budget for 2022. We come back December 13th at 4:30 to debate and potentially pass the budget. So before the 13th… Read More »Budget 2022- I Want to Hear from YOU! December 13, 2021 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Tune into our Essex Ontario YouTube Channel Monday at 4:30 for our first 2022 budget walk through. The following road projects in Ward 1 are carry overs- Victor, Viscount Parkway and the Maidstone-Gosfield- Arthur intersection. Proposed Property Tax Increase: “The unapproved change to the Municipality’s general mill rate for the… Read More »Roads In Proposed 2022 Budget

Please check out Councillor Kim Verbeek’s video on her Facebook for more details for the Ward Rep who represents the landfill area. Read the report, the Harrow News article and send your thoughts to council. Essex Council email is councilmembers@essex.ca Essex is NOT Required YET and is This plan a… Read More »The Expensive Organics Vote: Are WE going to pay for the City’s Solution?

Council Received an Update: I get asked daily about the status of the Project so I thought it would be best to share so we are all in the know! This update is from our Director Kevin Girard. Asphalt paving has been completed. A substantial amount of landscaping is completed. Line painting… Read More »Harrow Streetscape Update

We have a new member on the Accessibility Committee! Corrine Bridger is a mother of three fantastic boys ranging in age from 8 to 19 who are all neurodivergent and have mental health struggles, along with caring for adult family members with intellectual and physical disabilities. Corrine’s background is in… Read More »Welcome Corrine Bridger!