Councillor Update - September 19, 2025
- cathyaylard
- Sep 19
- 3 min read
Hello
It’s hard to believe how quickly time flies. It feels like my first term on Council has only just begun. We are now three years into this four-year term, and next week, Council will decide on the voting methods for the next municipal election, scheduled for October 26, 2026 (see the agenda below for details).
Moments like this remind me to pause and reflect on how far we’ve come, the challenges we are facing, and the important decisions that still lie ahead. While the election is still more than a year away, there’s plenty of work to be done in the meantime, and I remain focused on continuing to move our community forward.
To help residents stay informed, I’ve added a new page on my website dedicated to the 2026 Election, with helpful links whether you’re a voter or considering running for office.
Check out https://www.cathyaylard.ca/election-2026
Now, onto the regular round-up of news with lots of links if you want to read more.
Council Meeting - September 25, 2025
Agenda includes:
Support Local
Check out pages 36-37 of the Autumn 2025 issue of In the Hills Magazine
Welcome to New Businesses in Town
Wellington County Speech Therapy - 14 Main Street, Erin - https://wellingtoncountyspeechtherapy.com/
Lindsay's Dance Academy - 8 Thompson Crescent, Erin - https://lindsaysdanceacademy.ca/
Same Day Dental - 9565 Wellington Rd 124, Erin - https://www.samedaydental.ca/
Bonito - Italian & Greek Takeout - 8 Thompson Crescent, Erin - opening Sept 22
Pet Valu - 134 Main Street, Erin - opening soon
Community Safety - Crime Stoppers
On September 25, the Crime Stoppers Flag will be raised at Town Hall to mark Crime Stoppers Month.
Community Safety - Short-term Rentals
3.4.2 Ensuring compliance with municipal by-laws through education, online reporting, investigation coordination and ultimately prosecution.
Media coverage
https://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/town-of-erin-adopts-plan-to-regulate-manage-short-term-rentals/
Parks, Recreation & Trails - Update on Master Plan
Recreation Programs
Fall 2025 Recreation Programs are now open for registration. This season’s programming offers a variety of opportunities designed to engage residents of all ages, promote health and wellness, and strengthen community connections.
Erin Library - opening late 2025
Check out this video - https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1302772611590438
Wastewater Construction Update - see map below
Hillsburgh Gravity Sewer - complete
Elora Cataract Trail Linear & Culvert Works - work has started, complete & restored - December 2026
Erin Village Gravity Sewer - complete Fall 2025
Pumping Station - complete this Winter
Plant - Water Resource Recovery Facility - complete this Winter
Erin Village Twin Forcemains - south end of town - complete Fall 2025
Outfall - complete
Solmar/Erin Glen Interim Wastewater Rates
Record Management
Media coverage - https://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/council-updates-town-record-classification-retention-schedule/
Community Events
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Please reach out if you need further information. I can be reached at cathy.aylard@erin.ca or 519-278-6514.
Cathy
