Public Engagement and Meetings

Last night, Council received a background report from the Planning Department for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for a property located at 155 Ryan Duncan Sideroad. The amendment will be to change zoning from rural commercial to agricultural. The public may submit comments to the planning department up until September 29^th and the by-law will be on the October 6^th Council agenda for approval.

Voter Information Letters are coming soon!

Election day is October 26, and eligible voters will be receiving mail with details on how to vote by mid-October. In the coming weeks, you may notice that you did not receive a Voter Information Letter. This is expected and because of acclaimed positions. Only eligible electors in Ramsay Ward and supporters of the French Public School Board (Conseil des Écoles Publiques de l'Est de l’Ontario) will receive a Voter Information Letter.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is proud to recognize Big Brothers Big Sisters Month and celebrate Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County's positive impact on local youth and families. 

Lanark County residents are invited to pick up free tree seedlings during the annual Fall Seedling Giveaway on Saturday, September 19.

Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the best of Lanark County's agricultural heritage, local food and rural traditions at the Lanark County Harvest Festival on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beckwith Park (1319 9th Line, Beckwith Township).

We invite you, your employees, coworkers and neighbours to join us at our next Mississippi Mills Business Breakfast!

Hosted by the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, it takes place Tuesday, September 22 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is once again recognizing the local businesses that have helped shape our community through the Long-Standing Business Appreciation Night.

The awards night celebrates business owners who have reached significant milestones in continuous ownership and operation within Mississippi Mills. Awards will be presented to businesses celebrating 10, 25, 35, 50 and 65+ years in business. 

During last night’s Council meeting, a public meeting was held about a Zoning By-law Amendment for on-farm diversified uses. This work comes from Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 28, the Rural Villages and Rural Vitality project. Started by the Municipality in 2024, OPA 28 updated Official Plan policies to better meet the current and future needs of rural villages and rural areas. The proposed zoning changes would set rules for permitted uses, lot size and coverage, parking and other development requirements for on-farm diversified uses in rural and agricultural areas.

Eastern Ontario’s economy is deeply connected to the United States. Our manufacturers, farmers, port partners, forest producers, businesses and workers rely on strong cross-border trade and stable, predictable markets.

Here are highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held August 26, 2026.