Craig Bakay
Safe Properties Bylaw On Hold For Two Meetings In Central Frontenac
Central Frontenac residents who at tended the regular Council meeting Jan. 27 in Sharbot Lake because of Safe Properties Bylaw concerns went away disappointed as Mayor Frances Smith announced early on that the controversial bylaw wouldn’t be on the agenda again until Council’s second meeting in February (Feb. 25). “The… READ MORE
Two Projects Will Temporarily Close Roads In North Frontenac
North Frontenac Council received reports updating two major upcoming road construction projects at its regular meeting Jan. 31 in Plevna. Public Works Manager Darwyn Sproule told Council that both projects will require road closures due to the scope of the work required. “Rehabilitation of the Arcol Road Bridge is on… READ MORE
Chicken Bylaw Becoming a Reality in Addington Highlands
After much discussion, research and revision, the path towards legally keeping chickens in residential areas of Addington Highlands Townships is entering the home stretch. At the regular Council meeting Feb. 14 in Flinton, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed presented a draft bylaw along with a request to advertise on the Township’s website,… READ MORE
Central Frontenac Says No More Pickleball in Piccadilly Hall
Barring an influx of many people wanting to organize and/or coordinate events, the (Central) Frontenac Heritage Festival is a no-go for 2025. The festival began in 2007 with then-Mayor Janet Gutowski at the helm. In a verbal report at the Jan. 14 regular meeting in Sharbot Lake, Heritage Festival Council… READ MORE
Staff Reports That 2024 Was A Good Year For North Frontenac
Staff reports from Clerk/Planning Manager Tara Mieske and Chief Building Official Donald Reed at the regular North Frontenac Council meeting Jan. 10 in Plevna suggest that, in terms of planning and building permits, etc at least, 2024 was a pretty good year for North Frontenac. First up, Mieske’s report indicated… READ MORE
North Frontenac Council Talks Communal Servicing
A substantial portion of North Frontenac Council’s regular meeting Dec. 13 in Plevna was given over the implications of communal services and land use policies as Frontenac Municipal Service Corporation (FMHC) administrative coordinator Tyler Lalonde visited followed by Frontenac County’s Director of Planning and Economic Development Joe Gallivan. The Municipal… READ MORE
Community Garden In Flinton Takes Small Step Forward
A community garden in Addington Highlands (probably in Flinton) became a little closer to reality after the Dec. 3 regular meeting of Council in Flinton. Saying she’d like to see trees planted all over the Township, resident Marlean McLean encouraged Council to apply for tree-planting grants (“they don’t have to… READ MORE
North Frontenac Levy Increase At 4.55%
North Frontenac Council approved its draft 2025 budget at a regular meeting Nov. 29 in Plevna with a 4.55 per cent increase ($327,376) in municipal dollars to be raised over 2024 “It was a rough day,” said Mayor Gerry Lichty. The education levy was factored into the figures (as it… READ MORE
Central Frontenac Safe Properties Bylaw Sent Back To The Drawing Board
Central Frontenac Council passed a slew of bylaws at its regular meeting Nov. 26 in Sharbot Lake but one that didn’t pass (deferred for further study) was a new Safe Properties Bylaw. Several councillors questioned both the logic and need of some of the provisions. “Am I going to have… READ MORE
Addington Highlands To Come Up With Draft Chickens Policy
It appears that Addington Highlands is prepared to make the keeping of backyard chickens legal in settlement areas following a discussion at the regular Council meeting Nov. 19 in Denbigh. In September, Township staff initiated a survey on the matter and received 219 responses. The majority of the responses were… READ MORE
