In an effort to keep everyone informed of the progress of the Highway 3 Widening Project I wish to alert members of the public to a website where information on the project can be found. https://sites.google.com/site/highway3widening/
In advance of the Colchester Connect and Chat I wanted to ensure everyone was able to view what was being proposed at 195 Bagot, the Old School House in Colchester. Please take a look at the gallery of photos presented to council during the January 18th Regular Council meeting. To… Read More »The Proposed Development at the Old School
Hydro One contacted my office and wanted to explain recent power outages that affected parts of Harrow and Colchester area in the fall of 2020. Hydro One is in the middle of a multi-year upgrade of several assets in our region which started in 2017. Two of the four transformers… Read More »Update from Hydro One
The Town of Essex council held a meeting with small business owners January 18th at 4:30. The result of that meeting was the following letter below was drafted and sent to government officials. If you want to see the full meeting it is on You Tube under Essex Ontario Special… Read More »Small Business Letter to our MPP and MP
The Town of Essex is seeking feedback from the community on the draft Climate Ready: A Climate Adaptation Plan for the Town of Essex, 2021-2026. Submissions will be accepted until February 3, 2021. For questions about the draft plan and how your feedback will be used, please contact the Town’s Climate Change Analyst,… Read More »Climate Ready Plan Feedback Form
A recorded vote is when a councillor requests the town clerk to write down how every councillor votes on an issue. Sometimes these issues are contentious like the Crew winery sign or, at other times, the issue may mean a lot to a particular councillor so he or she requests… Read More »Recorded Votes of 2020. What is a Recorded Vote?
Councillor Sherry Bondy is calling a community Virtual Town Hall via zoom for all residents of our municipality to have a visioning session on Colchester. The Colchester secondary plan is out of date and in advance of any decisions being made at the council level your feedback is wanted. With… Read More »Colchester Chat and Connect
Anyone in need of food is welcome to come out this Sunday January 24th to the Harrow Fair grounds to receive food in a drive through food giveaway. Please stay in your car, this is a contactless event with all safety measures in place. Volunteers will be there 11-2 to… Read More »Food Basket Event this Sunday 11-2
The Town of Essex is happy to announce that Weston Apartments has been issued a Certificate of Occupancy as of January 22nd 2021. Click on the link to check out these new apartments in beautiful downtown Essex. https://westonessex.com/
Essex Council Hosted a Special Meeting of Council with small business owners Jan 18th, 2021 at 4:30. It is on You Tube, Essex Ontario. If you had a chance to watch the Special Council meeting that was held Monday January 18th, 2021 at 4:30, you may be wondering, “Why did… Read More »Why the WOW?
This week at the County Council meeting the County passed the motion from the Town of Essex listed below. Thank you County! Re: Resolution of Support for Town of Essex Small BusinessesAt its Special Council Meeting of December 14, 2020, Council of the Town of Essex discussedthe serious and dire… Read More »Essex County Council Supports the Town of Essex Small Business Motion!
Show me the money- or not! The Act committee continues to have the discussion around Tune up the Parks and what is in store for 2021. Unfortunately for our local musicians who are small business owners they still seem reluctant to look at a sponsorship model. The irony is while… Read More »Update- Guest Appearance at The Arts, Culture and Tourism Committee January 20th 2021