Trial date between County and Terminals inches closer
A potential trial between the County of Prince Edward and ABNA Investments (owner of Picton Terminals) looks to be in the offing some time in 2024. The port operation faces…
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Appeal of Wellington’s Heritage Conservation District to go to mediation
KAREN VALIHORA STAFF WRITER Council-approved plans for a Heritage Conservation District in the Village of Wellington, plans that define 240 properties as “contributing” to the essential character of the…
To the Point: Council calls on province to permit traditional recreational uses at Monarch Point
JASON PARKS EDITOR Colloquially known as “the Park,” “the Bombing Range,” “the Point,” or just plain “Point Petre,” for several decades locals have enjoyed unfettered access to crown land…
‘Round the horseshoe: Council approves $600 k spot repair tender, low income tax relief program
JASON PARKS EDITOR • A Loyalist Township firm has been awarded a $603,893 tender to conduct surface road surface spot repair but the scope of the ad hoc road…
Council denies Dukes shot at $50,000 ice fees trade off
JASON PARKS EDITOR Citing concerns about setting a costly precedent and wary of supporting a for-profit entity, council made a goal line stop Tuesday, turning down a $50,0000 naming-rights-in-lieu-of-ice-rental-fees request…
Neighbourhood petition calls on County to calm traffic around Hill Street
JASON PARKS EDITOR Prince Edward OPP are reminding area motorists looking to avoid official detour routes on the east end of Main Street that Hill Street and Spencer Street remain…
Standing Room only in Bloomfield for Regional Water Supply Master Plan
KAREN VALIHORA STAFF WRITER It was standing room only at the Bloomfield Town Hall on the rainy evening of August 17. The County’s engineers and consultants presented a range…
The theme is growth at Picton waterworks open house
KAREN VALIHORA STAFF WRITER Early findings in the Picton Master Servicing Plan were unveiled at last week’s PIC at the Picton Town Hall. The theme is planning for growth. The…
Public art policy in the works
CHRIS FANNING STAFF WRITER In a bid to encourage public art, whose benefits are both social and economic, and yet avoid controversy, Committee of the Whole recommends that Council develop…
Back to Court: Council decides to pursue permanent injunction against Picton Terminals
KAREN VALIHORA STAFF WRITER In a surprising series of motions late in the evening at last Tuesday’s regular meeting, Council did an about-face with Picton Terminals. The two…