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Council Highlights - December 10, 2024

Last night’s meeting opened with the Mayor’s Annual Address, where Mayor Christa Lowry highlighted 2024 accomplishments and provided a look ahead to priorities for 2025. (Please watch for a separate release on the Mayor’s Annual Address).

Barb Sheldrick and Mary Ann Murray of Age Friendly Together (formerly Age-Friendly North Lanark), provided a delegation on their emergency preparedness for older adults resource guide. The initiative was supported by the Municipality through a Community Safety and...

Reminder: Water Bills are Due December 13

Water bills for the period of September to October 2024 are ready.

Payment is due December 13, 2024.

Please note: Due to the ongoing Canada Post service disruption, bills will NOT be mailed.

Residents have two options to access their bills:

• BY EMAIL – Sign up for e-billing here to have this bill and future bills delivered directly to your inbox: https://forms.mississippimills.ca/Finance/Paperless-Water-Account-Billing-Enrollment-Form.

• PICK UP AT MUNICIPAL OFFICE – Bills can be picked up at the...

Notice of Public Meeting for Minor Variance Application – 169 Country Street – December 16, 2024

TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held virtually via Zoom on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to consider a proposed Minor Variance application under Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

Please be advised that the Municipality of Mississippi Mills has received the following Minor Variance application (details below), and an attached map identifies the location of the property and the area subject to this application.

File Number: D13-DEV-24
Applicant: ZanderPlan...

Lanark County Council Highlights – December 4, 2024

Press Release – Lanark County

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held December 4, 2024.

Land in Lanark Campaign Results Outlined: Lanark County Council received a report on the Land in Lanark Campaign, which aimed to position the county as the top choice destination for newcomers seeking relocation and employment opportunities.

Amber Coville, Business Development and Program Officer for Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation, presented the campaign...

Help Lanark County Paramedics Fill an Ambulance with Food December 8 in Almonte

From Mississippi River Health Alliance

Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) invites the community to join their annual Holiday Food Drive and help make a difference for families in need this holiday season.

This year’s event will take place over two days, with paramedics and volunteers collecting non-perishable food items and donations to support local food banks.

When and Where:

• Saturday, December 7, 2024: Independent Grocers in Smiths Falls and Perth (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

• Sunday, December 8, 2024:...

38 Main Street East Update - December 6, 2024

Since the last public update on November 12, work to stabilize the building at 38 Main Street to eliminate the public safety hazard.

Work has been progressing well, however, there have been delays with the removal of portions of the tower due to historical repairs to the tower. Despite this news, the Municipality anticipates that sufficient progress will be made before the end of December, to allow for the removal of the temporary traffic light on Main Street and the reinstatement of two-way...