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Councillor Update - August 11, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - SOLMAR COMMERCIAL PLAZA The Committee of Adjustment will be holding a public hearing to consider a Minor Variance application. The application seeks relief regarding parking sizes, ratios and set-backs. Date: Wednesday, August 27th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Location: Town Hall, Council Chambers, 5684 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh Link to Notice of Public Hearing Link to Site Plan The full agenda will be posted a week before the meeting. Check the link abov
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Aug 11, 20251 min read


Councillor Update - August 6, 2025
Hello, Since we do not have a Council meeting this month, I’m taking advantage of this brief pause in the schedule to reflect on what has happened in the first half of the year. I am taking this opportunity to step back and assess how our actions are aligning with our Strategic Plan, which are the priorities we’ve set as a Council. Our Strategic Plan isn’t just a document; it’s our roadmap. It guides decisions, sets clear objectives, and helps us measure progress. Here is a
cathyaylard
Aug 6, 20255 min read


Councillor Update - July 19, 2025
It's a beautiful weekend for the Dodge Ram Rodeo! Hope to see you there! Coming up at Council Council Meeting - July 24, 2025 Link to agenda Agenda includes: Presentation - County of Wellington - Property Assessment & Impact on the Municipal tax base Delegation - Alex Ciccone, Garrod Pickfield LLP Report - Zoning By-law Amendments and Conditions of Draft Approval - Coscorp and Mattamy, Eighth Line Appointment - Town’s Representative to the Grand River Conservation Authority
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Jul 19, 20252 min read


Councillor Update - June 26, 2025
A recap from today's Council meeting - June 26, 2025 Link to full agenda Link to recording Elora Cataract Trail Award of Contract Council awarded the contract for the Elora Cataract Trail Linear and Culvert Works to the lowest cost bid from KAPP Infrastructure Inc. in the amount of $21,839,774.20 excluding HST. KAPP is the contractor currently doing work on Dundas East. The wastewater portion of the project is funded by developers benefiting from the wastewater infrastructur
cathyaylard
Jun 26, 20253 min read


Councillor Update - June 21, 2025
Hello, It's a huge milestone and cause for celebration when the paving is underway as a final step in restoring the shaft sites on Main...
cathyaylard
Jun 21, 20254 min read


Councillor Update - June 9, 2025
Council Meeting - June 12, 2025 Agenda includes: 1st Quarter Financial Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2025 2025 Tax Levy Report Proposed 2026 Budget Guidelines Zoning By-law Amendments Conditions of Draft Approval for Coscorp (5552 Eighth Line) and Mattamy (5520 Eighth Line) Notice of Motion - Mayor Dehn -By-law to Regulate Short-Term Rentals in the Town of Erin Link to agenda Emergency Management Training - June 13, 2025 Link to agenda Summer Meeting Schedule June 2
cathyaylard
Jun 9, 20254 min read


Coffee with Councillor Cathy
Coffee with Councillor Cathy Come say hello at The Kitchen, 67 Main Street, Erin! Saturday is Summer Jam - Street Sale & Party - on Main...
cathyaylard
Jun 2, 20251 min read


Councillor Update - May 17, 2025
Happy Victoria Day Weekend! Upcoming Council Meeting - May 22, 2025 Public Meeting - Zoning By-Law Amendment - 5483 Trafalgar Rd Wellington OPP 2024 Detachment Board Report Water Infrastructure Upgrades - Ainley Group Mayor Dehn - Procedures for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications Click here for full agenda Upcoming Committee of Adjustments - May 21, 2025 Proposed minor variance for 5666 Winston Churchill Blvd Click here for full agenda Progress! The wo
cathyaylard
May 17, 20252 min read


Councillor Update - May 9, 2025
What’s the most challenging part of being on Council? That’s a question I’m often asked, and it’s not easy to answer. These are complex...
cathyaylard
May 9, 20254 min read


Councillor Update - May 2, 2025
Council Meeting - May 8, 2025 Agenda includes: Public Meeting - Zoning By-law Amendment - 4910 Tenth Line East Wellington Community Services - Agency Overview Donation Policy Conditions of Draft Plan Approval, Hillsburgh Heights Inc. Agreement for Site Alteration Permit - 5520 Eighth Line and 5552 Eighth Line - Mattamy and Coscorp Agreement for Site Alteration Permit - 5525 Eighth Line - Empire Developments Motion - Environmental Sustainability (more info below) Full agenda h
cathyaylard
May 2, 20253 min read


Councillor Update - May 2, 2025
Hi, Upcoming Council Meeting - May 8, 2025 Agenda includes: Survey Help shape the future look and feel of Downtown Erin and Hillsburgh. This short survey is your chance to share feedback on streetscape furnishings. Your input will guide the final design and create more welcoming public spaces. The survey will close on April 24. Survey Be part of shaping the future of Parks, Recreation and Culture in Erin. Take the survey here. Survey closes May 18. Contest Imagine Your Dr
cathyaylard
Apr 19, 20252 min read


Councillor Update - March 31, 2025
Hello, I am wrapping up the month and the 1st quarter of 2025 with another "round-up" of local information. Quarterly Report - Q1 - January to March 2025 Following is a summary of key events and developments from the first quarter of the year. This is my informal overview, not an official record. Budget - started implementing the 2025 budget - 2.4% tax levy - $17M operating budget and $11M capital budget from taxes, development charges, reserves and grants Wastewater - Provi
cathyaylard
Mar 31, 20253 min read


Councillor Update - March 21, 2025
Hello, There is a lot going on these days! So, here is another "round-up" of local information to help you stay informed. Below are...
cathyaylard
Mar 21, 20253 min read


Councillor Update - March 7, 2025
Hello Below is a collection of updates on what's going on at Council and what's happening in our community. My goal is to provide "round-ups" on a regular basis to help you stay informed. Council Meeting Upcoming Council Meeting - March 13, 2025 Wastewater Project Update Community Grants Allocation Recommendation Link to full agenda Notice - Public Meeting Cancelled - Thomasfield Development - Hillsburgh https://www.erin.ca/media/5043/z24-01-notice-of-pm-cancellation.pdf Int
cathyaylard
Mar 7, 20252 min read


Notice of Public Meeting - Thomasfield
NEW DATE - RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 10 It is a busy start to the year! A quick heads up about the upcoming Public Meeting for the Thomasville Homes development in Hillsburgh. Here is the link to the meeting notice as published in the Wellington Advertiser on February 20. https://www.erin.ca/media/5024/z24-01-notice-of-complete-application-plus-pm.pdf A Public Meeting will be held to consider this proposal on: Thursday, March 13, 2025 Erin Town Hall Council Chambers 5684 Trafalgar
cathyaylard
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Councillor Update - February 22, 2025
Hello, Thank you for subscribing to these News Bulletins. My goal is to provide a brief summary of what is happening at Council and...
cathyaylard
Feb 22, 20252 min read


Councillor Update - February 13, 2025
Transportation Master Plan - Public Information Session Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Drop In - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Erin Legion It is about more than just cars and traffic! This plan will cover all modes of transportation (referred to as "multi-modal" in engineering speak below). The project team is hosting this drop-in style event to introduce the project, share public feedback gathered to date and the work completed so far. This is the first of two Public Information Session
cathyaylard
Feb 13, 20251 min read


Councillor Update
Council Meeting February 13, 2025 Agenda includes: Reimbursements paid to Council Acting Mayor Schedule Fees and Charges By-laws amendment Planning Services Rates and Fees Heritage Designations By-laws amendment Blackthorn - Zoning By-laws amendment RFT Award - Municipal Wells Link to full agenda here https://pub-erin.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15830 Transportation Master Plan Please participate in creating our Transportation Master Plan. This will be the
cathyaylard
Feb 7, 20252 min read


New Infrastructure Funding
Town of Erin to receive $29,473,750 in provincial funding for wastewater and drinking water infrastructure. These improvements will directly support our existing community. Press Release here https://www.erin.ca/newsroom/news-releases/ontario-invests-29-million-in-critical-water-infrastructure-projects-in-erin https://news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounder/1005648/housing-enabling-water-systems-fund-projects Developer's Contribution Developers have also contributed $10,152,710 tow
cathyaylard
Jan 28, 20251 min read


Councillor Update
Council Meeting First Council Meeting of 2025 Thursday, January 23, 2025 @ 3:00 pm Council meetings are usually scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Agendas are usually released the Friday prior to the meeting. Agendas are released to the public at the same time as they are released to Council members. Council meetings are live streamed and recordings of the meetings are posted online following the meetings. Agenda includes: Boundary Road Agreements - road
cathyaylard
Jan 18, 20252 min read
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