Parks Canada will be moving forward with our project to repair and restore the Burritts Rapids swing bridge this fall. As part of this work it will be necessary to close the bridge crossing to vehicular traffic throughout construction. Based on current estimates construction is targeted to begin on October 16th, 2017 and continue until Spring 2018. Additional notice will be provided closer to the date and road closure signs will be posted when the bridge is no longer open to traffic.

Below are some highlights from the regular Municipality of North Grenville Council Meeting held on Monday, September 25, 2017: 

Budget 2018: Council approved the timeline for the 2018 budget process, with final adoption of the budget targeted for December 11, 2017. The timeline outlines when and how the public, Council and staff are able to provide input into the process. Full details on the timeline and the entire budget process, including the budget launch presentation, will be available at www.northgrenville.ca/budget.

Gerald Tallman Nominated for Award: Council nominated Gerald Tallman for the 2017 United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Bill Thake Memorial Award for Economic Development Leadership. The Award recognizes a volunteer who has shown outstanding commitment and leadership resulting in the growth and vitality of the Leeds Grenville economy within the 10 member municipalities.  The Award will be presented by the Counties at the Economic Development Summit in November. 

Waste Reduction Week 2017: Council proclaimed October 16-22 as Waste Reduction Week in North Grenville. Waste Reduction Week is held in partnership with a coalition of environmental non-profit and government organizations across Canada and provides an opportunity to recognize the benefits of waste reduction and raise awareness around sustainable and responsible consumption.  Keep an eye here on the Municipal website and social media channels (Facebook & Twitter) for more information.  

Upcoming Planning/Public Meetings: There are 3 public meetings scheduled to take place at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, October 2: 1) Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZBA-11-17 (25 Hilltop Cres.), 2) ZBA-12-17 (303 French Settlement Road) and 3) ZBA 13-2017 (Tradewinds Cres, eQuinelle Phase 2.  Details will be available in the October 2 agenda package on the Municipal website on Friday, September 29. 

Upcoming Meetings: Council on Tuesday, October 10; Committee of the Whole on Monday, October 2.  All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre (285 County Rd 44, Kemptville) and are open to the public. Full agenda packages are posted here on the Municipal website on the Friday prior to the meeting. For more information contact Clerk Cahl Pominville at  or at 613-258-9569 ext. 110.

For more information:
Katie Valentin, Deputy Clerk/Communications Coordinator

613-258-9569 ext. 109

On Monday, September 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. there will be a ceremony for the raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, ON