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Feb 20th, 2015
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From Midhurst Ratepayers Association Annual General Meeting  Sunday, March 8   4-7 pm Midhurst Community Hall We are building on the success of last year’s AGM by having a Community Appreciation buffet (4-5:30).  Last year our selection of homemade soups and chilis was a crowd pleaser – t...
Feb 14th, 2015
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The Mayor’s view We have completed two months as the new council for the 2014-2018 term. Everyone on council is working hard to meet the needs of our residents and at the same time provide guidance and leadership as we move Springwater Township into the future. The 2015 budget has been a focus....
Feb 14th, 2015
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Click on this link January 13, 2015 MMAH re Growth to read the letter from Springwater Mayor Bill to Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Ted McMeekin and Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure Minister Brad Duguid....
Jan 29th, 2015
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By Andrew Philips Orillia Packet & Times Some Simcoe County municipal leaders are upset by what they see as a less-than-transparent process regarding work on the county’s official plan. Springwater Township Mayor Bill French said he’s worried the general public isn’t fully engaged in the process....
Jan 29th, 2015
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By Sandy Agnew AWARE News Network We saw a refreshing change of attitude at County Council’s Jan. 27 meeting toward the Ontario Municipal Board hearings into the Simcoe County Official Plan (SCOP). In response to a staff report intended to be received only (not discussed) Springwater Mayor Bill...
Jan 27th, 2015
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By Sara Carson Barrie Advance Your municipal council members may be holding illegal closed session meetings and if you formally complain, the investigation that follows may not be accurate. Tuesday, Ontario Ombudsman André Marin released his third-annual report on closed session meetings. He criticiz...
Jan 23rd, 2015
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You may have noticed we have added some new bloggers to this site. It is a real pleasure to welcome Gary Christie, a passionate angler from the GTA with a particular attachment to the Nottawasaga River. He’s also a scientist who explains with great clarity what’s happening to the lifeforms in the wat...
Jan 15th, 2015
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AWARE Simcoe List of municipal employees in Simcoe County who were paid more that $100,000 in 2013. Link to entire list that was released today.  Two municipalities – Essa and Tay – do not appear on the list. County of Simcoe AITKEN MARK Chief Administrative Officer $239,961.54 $1,426.30 ...
Jan 14th, 2015
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Do you believe in open and transparent government? Do you believe in protecting farmland, water quality and environmental health? Are you retired but still want to make a valuable contribution to your community and want to leave a legacy for your grandchildren? The majority of AWARE Simcoe board memb...
Jan 7th, 2015
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The Mayor’s View  – December 20 2014 It is now 30 days since becoming mayor of Springwater Township. I have spent a lot of time in orientation sessions at the Township and County and have become well versed in the running of these two levels of government that directly impact you. The learning ...