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Notice of Public Information Centre – Renewal of the 9th Line Bridge, Pakenham – October 16, 2024

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is holding a Public Information Centre (PIC) on the renewal project for the 9th Line Bridge in Pakenham.

The PIC will be held on Wednesday, October 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pakenham Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library (112 MacFarlane Street).

Mississippi Mills has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the renewal project for the bridge, located on the 9th Line Concession Road, Pakenham, approximately 0.9km north of Cedar Hill...

From the Office of the Mayor – Why So Many Master Plans?

Have Your Say on the Water Wastewater Master Plan

October 9, 2024

The Water Wastewater Master Plan (WWMP) is the latest master plan that has come forward to Council as part of the MM2048 project. MM2048 has involved almost every municipal service and department to set the course for our community’s future. To find out more about MM2048 go here: www.mississippimills.ca/MM2048. 

It may feel overwhelming – so many master plans at once! I’d like to provide some reassurance; these are all plans the municipality has...

Mississippi Mills’ Ben Kipp Brings Home Second ‘Driver of the Year’ Title

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills can once again say we have the best municipal equipment operator in the province!

Roads and Public Works employee Ben Kipp reclaimed the John Gloor Memorial Trophy and the “Driver of the Year” title after competing in the annual Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Provincial Safety Truck Roadeo in Douro-Drummer on September 25. He previously won the title in 2022.

Ben scored 347 points out of a possible 370 points to secure the top spot, cash and...

Notice of Complete ZBA and Public Meeting – 420 McIntosh Way – November 5, 2024

TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

Please be advised that the Municipality of Mississippi Mills has received the following Zoning By-law Amendment request (details below). An attached map identifies the location of the property and the area subject to this application.

File Number: D14-FRA-24
Owner: Keith McIntosh
Applicant: Luc Francoeur

Consultation Open for Proposed Updates to Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan

Press Release – Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

Public consultation is now open for several policy amendments to the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan. Proposed policy changes apply to the management of road salt, fuel tanks, agriculture, pesticides, fertilizers, chemical storage, snow storage and other potential drinking water threats near municipal wells or intakes. 

The Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan is a locally developed plan to keep our municipal drinking water...

Thanksgiving Office Closure

The Mississippi Mills Municipal Office will be closed for Thanksgiving on Monday, October 14.

The Municipality's Building and Planning and Recreation and Culture Departments at Almonte Old Town Hall will also be closed October 14.

PLEASE NOTE: There is NO impact to the garbage and recycling schedule due to the holiday closure.

Our offices will re-open on Tuesday, October 15 at 8:30 a.m.

Join the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is currently seeking applications to fill a vacant position on our Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee.

Advisory committees and boards provide recommendations, advice and information to Council, as well as help facilitate public input to Council on programs and ideas to assist in enhancing the quality of life for Mississippi Mills residents.

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee provides advice and assistance to Council, Municipal staff and private...