Kingsville Town Council will review the following applications at its February 5, 2024 Council meeting: – 308 Road 8 West & 314 Road 8 West: The applicant is proposing a lot addition to accommodate an upgrade to an existing septic system for a proposed new warehouse. The zoning amendment & official […]
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County of Essex Council Highlights for Jan. 17, 2024
Warden Applauds Homelessness Hub Warming Centre Warden Hilda MacDonald praised staff and regional partners for opening a nighttime warming centre at the Essex County Homelessness Hub this week. The Homelessness Hub, a drop-in centre in Leamington, is opening its doors from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. daily to anyone in Essex County […]
Kingsville Declares On-Street Parking Ban For 72 Hours
The Town of Kingsville has declared an on-street parking ban to commence winter control operations. On-street parking is now prohibited for a period of 72 hours, effective 3:15 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Parking on residential streets during a ban carries a $35.00 fine (By-Law 63-2022). You can find alternate parking […]
County of Essex Council Approves 2024 Budget
Essex County Council on Wednesday approved a 2024 Budget that is fiscally responsible and maintains service levels despite inflationary pressures while making substantial investments in frontline health care, affordable housing and infrastructure to accommodate growth and improve the quality of life for residents. “We are preparing for growth by investing […]
Leamington Issues Correction To Dog Tag Fees In 2024 Calendar
The Municipality of Leamington would like to inform residents about an error in the recently distributed 2024 Collection Calendar. The calendar incorrectly stated the cost of dog tags as $20. We sincerely apologize for this mistake and any confusion it may have caused. Corrected Dog Tag Fees for 2024: $25 […]
Homelessness Hub Opens Overnight Warming Centre
The Essex County Homelessness Hub in Leamington is opening its doors for those who need a warm place to go at night. The drop-in centre – at 215 Talbot Street East in the South Essex Community Council (SECC) building – is now open from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. seven days a week as […]
Kingsville Announces New ‘Lifetime’ Dog License Program
The Town of Kingsville has replaced its annual dog license program with a “lifetime” dog license. The new program is designed to make the licensing process easier for both dog owners and Town staff. Under the new program, dog owners will be required to purchase a new “lifetime” license for each new dog they own, […]
Addressing Greenhouse Light Pollution: By-law 41-22 Update
The Municipality of Leamington is dedicated to addressing community concerns about light pollution from greenhouses. We are actively implementing and enforcing the Greenhouse Light Abatement By-law 41-22, to reduce light pollution and enhance the quality of life for our residents. By-law 41-22 is designed to address the issue of light emissions […]
Leamington BIA Hires New Coordinator Nicole Mastronardi
The Board of Directors of the Leamington BIA has hired a new Coordinator. The search began in December with interviews taking place before the holidays. Nicole Mastronardi of Leamington has taken the position and began her new role on January 2, 2024. Chair of the BIA Board of Directors Chad […]
Council Brief from Jan. 8, 2024 Kingsville Council Meeting
At the January 8, 2024 meeting, Council: – Adopted an Engineer’s Report prepared by Baird AE and dated November 9, 2023, for enclosing a portion of the Division Road Drain North. Council provided authorization for the project to be tendered and for the Senior Manager of Capital Projects and Engineering […]