The purpose of the meeting is a statutory public meeting to hear from the public regarding merits and concerns related to the application for site specific zoning. Council does NOT make a decision at this time. Proposed zoning change is being asked to permit a two-storey Motel development with 28… Read More »Notice of Special Council Meeting: Zoning By-Law Amendment: 96 County Road 50 West
Commercial Kitchen Rentals could be possible in Harrow Below are two ideas for use of the former Harrow High School Cafeteria. Cooking classes, bakers, commercial grade activities could all take place here. Commercial kitchens can be shared use, commissary, or incubator kitchens are commercially-licensed spaces where chefs, bakers, caterers and… Read More »Commercial Grade Kitchen- The possibilities are endless!
Monday, June 7th Essex Council heard a Presentation from ACHS Private School who wishes to make a pitch for space in the Former Harrow High School – if Essex Council secures the space. Peter Thyrring, Headmaster, St. Peter’s ACHS College School 108RE: Former Harrow High SchoolMoved by ____Seconded by ____That… Read More »Update: Private School- Looking for Space in Harrow, Council Agreed to Have Staff Look into Space.
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
That the Land Acknowledgement Statement noted below beprovisionally adopted for a six (6) month trial period so as to allow for anadditional period of time for Indigenous community members to providefeedback on the proposed statement: “We acknowledge that this land is the traditional territory of the ThreeFires Confederacy of First… Read More »Land Acknowledgement Statement Coming to Essex Council: Monday June 7th
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
We have everything to gain and everything to lose. This should be easy, this should of been done already. This picture taken by Donny Moore shows what we can lose. The building and the ball diamond to the South of the building and the walking track are all at risk,… Read More »So Much to Lose
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
Check out this Proposal! The Fun is Just Beginning! Essex Council Look at the Possibilities! “My name is Jamie Bombardier and I am the President of the Kingsville and Essex Associated Band. Recently I heard that Essex Council is considering the possibility of purchasing Harrow High School. I want to,… Read More »Breaking News: Kingsville Essex Associated Band Looking for a Home in Harrow High
Step One- Check! Purchase price was $845,900.00 Mix a little opportunity with some hard work and we could really have something amazing here in Harrow and Colchester. After a month of listening to community and working around the clock on the file, I have come up with a 6 point… Read More »Update: Harrow High School: The 6 Point Plan