LISTOWEL - Members of North Perth and Perth County councils were not totally sold on a plan of subdivision application for a development located on the east side of Atwood. The application was presented by Perth County Planner Nathan Garland, to North Perth on April 27, and to Perth County on May 21
Vacated land to be expropriated for proposed Atwood affordable housing project
LISTOWEL - A portion of a property presumably abandoned for over 100 years was approved to be expropriated by North Perth at its May 11 council meeting.
Council tailors attainable housing rent to unit types, allows renting to family
LISTOWEL - North Perth council updated its affordable housing CIP to better appeal to renter realities.
Ag Society host inaugural Listowel Ribfest
LISTOWEL - Three crews were cooking up a storm at the first annual Ribfest at the Listowel Fairgrounds under scattered showers for most of the weekend.
Council agrees to look into additional rural road markings in next budget
LISTOWEL - With the goal of improving sightlines, especially at night, North Perth Council pledged to investigate more road markings on rural roads in the next budget.
Second annual Cultural Unity Festival a colourful display
LISTOWEL - The gymnasium of the Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) was filled with the brightly coloured flags of the many countries represented at the 2nd annual North Perth Cultural Unity Festival on May 6.
Trustees discuss changes to Ontario school boards ahead of municipal elections
SEAFORTH - Last month, Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra announced Bill 101, Putting Student Achievement First Act. The bill was passed on May 6 at Queen’s Park.
Council agrees to bylaw enforcement shared services agreement with Perth South
LISTOWEL - Within the pages of the consent agenda of the April 27 council meeting, a report proposes a temporary North Perth shared services agreement to provide bylaw enforcement services with Perth South.
North Perth to investigate handling bylaw adjudication internally
LISTOWEL - North Perth residents could soon be able to speak to their parking ticket fines, without driving to Stratford.
EFS-plastics Inc. applies for zoning amendment to improve fly infestation impacting neighbours
LISTOWEL - Neighbours of EFS-plastics Inc. (EFS) spoke up at the April 27 council meeting, sharing how they are being impacted by flies, and claim they are coming from the nearby business.
Remuneration raise approved for next group of North Perth Council members
LISTOWEL - A raise to North Perth council honorariums was approved with a vote of 8-2, with Coun. Matt Richardson and Coun. Matt Duncan opposed.
North Perth Council reflects on sustainability improvements last year
LISTOWEL - Mayor Todd Kasenberg commended municipal staff on their care and stewardship of the environment, and said, “We have much to be proud of in providing clear leadership in our sector.”
Kin Trail bridge replacement to cost $846,988, completed before November
LISTOWEL - A contractor was selected at the April 27 North Perth Council meeting for the work to replace the Kin Trail Bridge, on the trail section between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South.
North Perth Council approves proceeding with $18.7 million phase of North East development
LISTOWEL - What the mayor is calling the largest capital project of his time, received approval for a second phase from council on April 13.
North Perth Council supports Listowel distiller’s application to serve by the glass
LISTOWEL - A local distiller has received council support for an application to serve by the glass.
