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Community Columns, January 18th, 2024

These columns from our community reporters are updated every week. Table of Contents Arden Battersea/Storrington Cloyne - Northbrooke Denbigh Godfrey Harlowe Harrowsmith Henderson Inverary Maberly-Bolingbroke Mississippi Ompah Parham-Tichborne Perth Road Plevna Sydenham Verona…

Hughes, Tom

Passed away, at the Lennox and Addington County Hospital in Napanee on Monday, January 8, 2024, after a brief illness. Thomas Edward Hughes of Arden at age 94. Beloved husband of June (Steele) and dear father of Heather (David) of Arden and loving grandfather of Thomas…

South Frontenac Councillor Charlene Godfrey Resigns

Charlene Godfrey, who was one of two first term councillors elected from the Bedford District of South Frontenac, tendered her resignation in late December.The resignation was formally received by Council at their year end meeting on December 21.Godfrey served for just over a…

Christmas Bird Count – Frontenac Park

For the first time in nine years, temperatures were mild (if not downright warm) and sunny for count day on Saturday, December 16, 2023. With no snow to obstruct travel, a field crew of 41 surveyors was able to cover a lot of ground, including 92 km by foot on backroad and trail…

Lichty Turns Down Deputy Warden Nomination

To no one's surprise, Frontenac County Council opted for continuity when it came time to choose a warden for 2024.Frances Smith began serving her record 4th term as Frontenac County Warden on December 20, 2022. She was the only nominee.It was not as straightforward when it came…

Smith Notes That Her Work Experience Could Be Useful

Before Fran Smith began her career in municipal politics, she worked for the former township of Oso, as a clerk-administrator.She thinks bringing that perspective to her political role is an asset when managing the relationship between Council and Staff.“I think that may be…

A municipal response to climate change

As we begin a new year at the Frontenac News, it’s hard to predict what issues will come to the surface over the coming 12 months. There are already signs, however, that 2024 will be the year when climate change issues begin to filter down to municipal politics in our region.…

Sewage Spreading Proposal in Inverary

It was an early Christmas present that was not particularly well received. A number of Inverary residents living on Latimer Road, (East of Perth Road) Round Lake Road and Greenfield Road received letters from McIintosh Perry on December 18 informing them of an Environmental…

Police Pitch Surveillance Camera Registry To AH Council

Connecting investigators with evidence in the community, Camsafe is a web-based registry of contact information for owners of security cameras and doorbell cams, Belleville Police Services SSgt. Jeremy Ashley told Addington Highlands Council at its regular meeting Dec. 19 in…

Snow Social in Sydenham

There will be snow much fun on Saturday, January 20 when South Frontenac Township’s Snow Social takes over Sydenham This free family festival is in its second year and is taking place from 11am to 4pm throughout the village. The festival features a full line-up of musical acts…