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Bancroft releases draft budget

May 4, 2017

At last week’s meeting of Bancroft town council, councillors got their first look at the draft 2017 budget. Actually, they looked at two budget proposals, both developed by town staff. According to acting treasurer Arthur Smith, the first represented “what administration feels is needed to meet the current expectations and service levels for the town.” The price tag for this budget was given as a 14 per cent tax increase. In other council notes; Arena roof in progress, fees increase; New area initiatives on the way; Mail-in voting gets green light.

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Bancroft has green Christmas

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Bird family home for holidays

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Freshman councillors reflect on their first year

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Budget for Wollaston to be debated

Wollaston Township council held a special public meeting to present their draft operating budget for 2017-’18, which drew a sizeable turnout at the Coe Hill Legion hall on April 18.

Wollaston council gets a lot of food for thought

By Jim Eadie Wollaston Township council had a busy month, meeting on a revised schedule to accommodate meeting with the local MPP Todd Smith. The ...

Hastings Highlands releases roads plan

Council has officially released its five-year capital roads plan. In other council notes: Senior of the Year nominated, HPEDSB chair to visit council and Council considering harsher penalties for illegal activities.

Compliance for campgrounds on environmental regs

By Chad Ingram The following are brief reports of items discussed during a Dec. 14 meeting of Highlands East council. Highlands East council is asking ...

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