A notice of motion, NOM, is when a councillor gives advance notice of a topic he or she wishes to discuss. After hearing from the community concerning the recent Old School House File in Colchester, with the help of the community, I created the following list of motions to bring… Read More »Notices of Motions entered January 18th, 2021
Tuesday January 19th, I requested to be on the GECDSB’S speakers list. It was a great opportunity to watch a school board meeting and hear issues in front of them. I read my open letter to the board and felt welcomed by the newly elected board chair Alicia Higgison. Alicia… Read More »Board of Education Speakers list appearance
January 18th at 4:30 council hosted a special small business meeting with business owners in our community. It was an impactful meeting where the business owners are not only worried about their financial future but the health and welfare of their clients. Mental health issues are on the rise and… Read More »Mental Health Matters!
Council just wrapped up their discussion on the proposed sale of the Old School House. It was along heated one! We took the motion to declare surplus off the table. This is the bylaw below: That By-Law 1981 being a by-law for the Declaration and Disposition of Surplus Land at… Read More »Old School What Happened? How did each councillor vote? It is not over yet!
What is coming to Council Monday? Oh it is going to be a long one with a 400 page agenda and the proposed developers of the Old School House speaking to council about their plan for the building and the property. Here is the list of delegations and the motion… Read More »January 18th 2021 – Agenda tee-up time!
Sunsations in Essex has found a way to make us all HOMETOWN PROUD! Krista Sweet and her team at Sunsations can find a sweater or shirt for just about anyone in Essex County to sport their hometown pride. I got mine this week and I love it! If anyone lives… Read More »Sunsations Sweaters are a must have!
No need to miss reading! Check out your local library branch- the bigger Branches and place books on hold and have them delivered by mail or pick up curb side. Books are mailed no charge to you and can be returned to any library branch book drop. Books are washed… Read More »The library offers curb side pick and Canada Post mailing of books!
Monday January 18th 4:30-6 Essex Council is hosting a small business meeting with members from our local business organizations and small businesses themselves. Follow us on Essex Ontario You Tube to hear from our businesses and the impact Covid 19 is having on them. #644
Dear Greater Essex County District School Board, I want to formally request an apology as a Councillor in Essex representing the Harrow community over the repeat messages in the media including Harrow Public in the new build in Kingsville. The way it continues to be portrayed is that Harrow Public is… Read More »Request for an apology from GECDSB
January 14th, the Heritage committee had several delegations to speak about the proposed development at the Old School House in Colchester. Kim Lewis and James Flynn the potential developers spoke about how they would preserve the Heritage look of the Old School house. A engineered picture of the school with… Read More »Heritage Committee update
January 11th Council met to review the draft Climate Adaptation Plan.. There will be a Web form set up this week for intake of questions and comments during the review period. The draft plan will then come back to council in February following the consultation period. The complete plan can… Read More »Draft Climate Change Adaptation Plan- needs public review
The Heritage committee is meeting January 14th to discuss the Colchester School House. I have asked for the meeting to be live streamed but was told it was not possible at this time however it will be taped and uploaded to the Town website Friday the 15th. I will also… Read More »Heritage Committee Notice