No decision
Too few council members means a deferral of Picton subdivision A large contingent of the general public showed up for a Planning Committee meeting, but not enough council members. The meeting began with eight council members in attendance (50 per cent plus one), but after almost three hours of comments from the audience and council […]
Ameliasburgh Fall Fair
Rural and agricultural heritage remains a central theme The final event in the triad of County fairs took place on Saturday in Ameliasburgh on a glorious last day of summer. Established in 1855, the fair offered a traditional rural experience with a flair for the whimsical. Where else can you find baking competition categories such […]
Not an extension
Council reiterates October 1 deadline Council has reaffirmed the deadline by which the developer must sign its subdivision agreement. Contrary to online and social media accounts, Council has not granted Kaitlin an extension. In fact, Council has reasserted the October 1 deadline by which the developer must sign a subdivision agreement or risk losing its […]
County Adaptation Film Festival
Inaugural film festival set to open on September 27 The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity for Regent Theatre artistic director Alexandra Seay and staff and volunteers as they prepare for the opening of the inaugural County Adaptation Film Festival (CAFF). “It’s been very, very busy,” said Ms. Seay, who is also […]
About face
Council opts to seek second legal opinion Tuesday evening’s regular meeting of council once again took an unexpected turn on the Picton Terminals file. After returning from a closed session, Mayor Steve Ferguson announced that Council had decided to seek a separate legal opinion on the matter. Council approved the motion in an 8-4 recorded […]
History in the Making
Friends of Wellington Heritage Museum surpass goal There was excitement resonating from the Wellington Museum on Main Street this past Saturday evening, as the Friends of the Wellington Heritage Museum hosted History in the Making—its capital campaign in support of renovations of the building. The evening, which was a sell out, was complete with cocktails […]
Game changer?
Premier Doug Ford comes to Wellington Premier Doug Ford and Ontario Minister of Infrastructure Kinga Surma stopped by the Highline Hall in Wellington on Monday morning to announce grant funding of $18.3 million from the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) toward the design of a new Wellington regional water treatment plant and raw water intake. […]
What was said
Council hears from developers and residents Selected comments from deputants, developers and residents, as well as relevant interactions with council members, are documented below in the order presented in the council meeting on August 27. The full meeting may be watched at here. A link will be provided in the online version of this partial […]
Plot twist
Water story takes a midnight turn It was a council meeting unlike any other in Prince Edward County. Hundreds of residents jammed into the Highline Hall, spilling into the Rotary Room and beyond. They were in a mood. Some cheers, some boos, some outbursts of spontaneous laughter. All of it punctuated by the mayor repeatedly […]
October 1
Wellington developer given a shorter leash There was another important twist in the waterworks meeting last week. While Council approved a tender for a new sewage pumping station to help move waste along the new trunk line, it also gave the developer a new deadline to come up with its development charges payment. Some background: […]