Not a boom
But new homebuilding is on the rise Prince Edward County issued 100 new home building permits in 2015. It has been six long years since the County has seen this level of new home construction in this municipality. Since hitting bottom in 2012, when just 69 new home building permits were issued, building numbers have edged […]
Path of least resistance
Property owner brings outdoor rink to the heart of Wellington In January, Wellington’s main street will be host to a brand new outdoor skating rink—weather permitting. Michael Hymus, who recently purchased the lot that formerly housed the Midtown Meats plant, two doors east of Wharf Street, says the rink will be in honour of his […]
Appealed
Twelve Trees development faces another hurdle Council’s decision to approve the rezoning of land enabling the development of a condominium apartment building and townhouses in Wellington’s west end has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). The project consists of a three-storey apartment building comprising 30 units in addition to six townhomes—continuing a contiguous row […]
A connecting link
Most meeting participants want historically consistent building expanding Wellington retail and residential options More than 70 residents as well as council members and County development staff gathered on Wednesday to talk about the future of Wellington’s main intersection. Over three hours, they discussed the village’s heritage, economy, liveability and attractiveness—as well as opportunities to enhance these […]
Clearing the air
Cement plant pleads guilty to dust emission charges Tempers flared briefly at a community advisory meeting at the Essroc cement plant last Tuesday, reflecting the precious and precarious status the factory has in the minds of County residents. The cement plant, its stacks and spires perched above Picton Bay, is a fairly large employer in […]
Ever upward
Council approves budget spending four times the rate of inflation Property taxpayers and waterworks users will be paying more next year—in some cases a lot more. County council approved its budget last week that will see property tax revenue rise at least 4.1 per cent in 2016 —four times the rate of inflation. The fiscal year […]
Wonderful Watch
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Quality Music
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Antique in Sell
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Notebook in Market
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