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The time has finally arrived. The village is divided into Wellington east and Wellington west as a large hole is taking up the width of the western portion of Main Street so pipes can be installed to service future growth.
But this column isn’t going to be about growth, infrastructure, or even water capacity for that matter. It’s about something a little more important— keeping your dollars in the village. If there is a time when local businesses need your support, it is certainly now as we navigate a months long closure (with hopes that the road is open by the May long weekend).
I have heard some residents indicate that it might be easier to travel into Quinte West or Belleville to fulfill their day-to-day needs. Although it might be a little inconvenient to visit some of our great Wellington businesses, I am sure the experience you will receive is worth the extra 10 to 15 minutes it will take to navigate the bumpy detour.
Rise Coffee House is offering no tax on your coffee and pastry orders until February 15. A little sprinkle of savings for you to keep supporting your Main Street businesses.
Everything Variety has top local flavours that cover all the bases. Kabir’s delicious gluten- and dairy-free curries and stews, Enid’s famous lasagnas, meatballs and pesto, Curtis’ delectable veggie casserole, Chris’ smoked bacon and gravlax, a full suite of flavour-city soups from J&W Farms, and all the savoury Paperkite dumplings. A great option when you don’t feel like cooking.
Speaking of not cooking, Upstreet’s wing night is every Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Only $10 a pound, and on most nights you can catch some live music while you are there.
Creekside is still offering their At Home pre-made dinners available to pick up hot and ready. This week was Thai night, and I am sure next week will be just as delicious.
Rock’n Rogers just launched a new menu and often has daily deals you can take advantage of. Check their Facebook page for the day’s offerings.
La Condesa is still serving up their famous tacos and margaritas, while Midtown’s beer is still just as tasty on tap.
And for those on the eastern side of the closure, the trip will be worth your while as Joe at Wellington Bakery returns this Friday at 8 a.m. after a short break. As always, his baked-that-morning pastries and bakery items fly off the shelves.
There are also some businesses getting out ahead of the closure and offering delivery so you won’t miss a beat.
The Wellington Pharmacy has committed to making sure their patrons continue to receive their medications and over the counter products as they are offering free delivery, twice every weekday, at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Pierson’s Foodland is also making it easy to shop locally, and will continue to deliver around the village from Tuesday to Friday. Orders just need to be in the day before, or by 11 a.m. the day of.
I know I haven’t covered every business, but this is all a long-winded way of saying please take out your frustration on me as a councillor instead of by penalizing local businesses.
Wellington is a special community, and residents tend to rally for one another in times of need. There might be a few bumps and bruises along the way, but I’m hopeful we will get through this.
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