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County to undertake design work at LaSalle intersection, Amherstburg traffic a factor

Essex County council has agreed to undertake preliminary design work and cost estimates for traffic signals at a LaSalle intersection....

Oct 22

Town council votes to keep temporary patio extensions

After roughly 30 minutes of sometimes contentious debate, town council has opted to keep allowing businesses to have temporary patio...

Oct 22

George & Seymour St. issues expected to come back before town council

In light of recent complaints and concerns from residents along George St. relating to encroachment issues, the town’s mayor said the...

Oct 22

Essex County's new Official Plan commits to preserving natural heritage

Three years of planning and consultation has resulted in the creation of County of Essex’s new Official Plan. At last Wednesday night’s...

Oct 22

Issues relating to intersection includes jurisdiction matter between county, town

Members of town council are still looking for answers on safety issues they have with a local intersection but who is responsible for the...

Oct 17

Town moving forward with grant request for tennis courts

Amherstburg town council is proceeding with the application for a grant they hope will fund about half the cost of upgrades at H. Murray...

Oct 15

Encroachment issues anger George St. residents, mayor says resolution coming

Proposed sewer, street and sidewalk work along George St. have led to encroachment issues identified and many residents are not happy...

Oct 15

Heritage committee OK with high school redevelopment, future of murals discussed

While the town’s heritage committee was largely fine with the proposed new development at the General Amherst High School site, there...

Oct 8

County of Essex to look at meeting accessibility for the public

A report from county administration could assist a reoccurring security and accessibility issue at Essex County council meetings. During...

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