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Have Your Say: 2024 Budget Survey Now Live Until August 31

Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2023 04:57 PM

We want to hear from you! Today (August 1), the Municipality launched our 2024 Budget Survey.

Click here to fill out the survey. Paper copies are also available at the Municipal Office, Almonte Old Town Hall and the Almonte and Pakenham branches of the Mississippi Mills Public Library.

Your input is valued. A collaborative approach to development and adoption of the budget will help us consider the priorities and planning that meet the needs of the community in a fiscally responsible manner.

To...

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2024 Budget Schedule Set, Survey Launches August 1

Posted on Monday, July 31, 2023 03:48 PM

Planning for the 2024 Municipal budget is underway. There are many ways to be involved and stay informed!

Here is the timeline and dates of our budget meetings: https://www.mississippimills.ca/en/municipal-hall/budget-spotlights.aspx.

We are planning to send out bi-weekly budget spotlights to inform residents and businesses of the different programs, services, and planning that comprise the Municipal budget.  We will publish the spotlights on Facebook and on our website. 

We also hope you will...

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Statement on Fire at Almonte Fairgrounds

Posted on Monday, July 31, 2023 11:04 AM

Over the weekend, a fire destroyed the Municipality’s beach/storage changing hut at the Almonte Fairgrounds.

Thanks to the quick efforts of Mississippi Mills Fire Department, the fire was contained and did not spread further. An investigation has been conducted, and the cause is undetermined. However, it is not believed the fire was started intentionally.

The area has been taped off and damaged materials have been removed by Public Works staff. The Municipality recommends the public avoid the...

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Changes to July 27-28 Road Closures for Downtown Almonte

Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2023 09:35 AM

The finish line is in sight and the last touches are being put on the Downtown Almonte Revitalization Project. Both Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited and the Municipality of Mississippi Mills have committed to completing the paving of the Downtown Core by July 28, 2023. Weather dependent, we will meet that timeline!

The schedule for the final paving of Mill Street and Little Bridge Street has changed. The updated schedule is as follows:

Thursday, July 27: Paving of Little Bridge Street and...

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Road Closures July 27-28 for Final Paving of Downtown Almonte Revitalization Project

Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 04:10 PM

The finish line is in sight and the last touches are being put on the Downtown Almonte Revitalization Project. Both Thomas Cavanagh Construction and the Municipality of Mississippi Mills have committed to completing the paving of the Downtown Core by July 28, 2023. Weather dependent, we will meet that timeline!

Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited will complete the final paving of Mill Street and Little Bridge Street this week. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, July 27: Paving of Mill Street...

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Princess Street Reconstruction Underway

Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 11:35 AM

The renewal of Princess Street in Almonte began on Monday, July 24. The nearly $1.5 million project is being undertaken by Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited and is anticipated to be completed this construction season.

Works include the replacement of watermain, sewers and services to property line, road reconstruction, curbs and sidewalks. The project was identified in the 2018 Water and Wastewater Master Plan and approved in the 2023 Budget.

The Municipal right-of-way will need to be...

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Movies in the Park return this August

Posted on Monday, July 24, 2023 12:39 PM

What better way to enjoy a summer evening than a movie in the great outdoors? It’s time to save the dates for the Municipality of Mississippi Mills’ popular Movies in the Park series, returning this August.

The Municipality, along with sponsor Rental Village Carleton Place, partners on this series with neighbourhood committees to showcase the beauty of the parks in each corner of our community. Grab the family, explore our parks and recreational spaces, and enjoy a good movie!

This year’s Movies...