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

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)