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Media Release: Rehabilitation of County Road 43 to Commence

G. Tackaberry and Sons Construction Company Limited is scheduled to begin rehabilitation work on County Road 43 from Perth to Port Elmsley starting July 19.   Lanark County Public Works indicates work will begin with cold-in-place recycling of the existing asphalt, which will take up to two weeks with good weather, followed by a two-week curing period. After the recycled asphalt has cured, new asphalt will be placed over top and shouldering completed. Single lane closures will be in place...

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County Council Media Release - June 23

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meetings held Wednesday, June 23.

Appreciation Expressed for Call Centre Assistance: The Board of Health for the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit expressed its appreciation for support the county has provided to its call centre. “Several weeks ago, when we recognized that the provincial call centre was unable to meet the needs in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark, you quickly responded to our request for help,” said Board Chair...

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County Council Media Release - June 9, 2021

Here are the highlights from the regular Lanark County Council meeting held Wednesday, June 9.

Community Safety Zones Approved: Council has passed a by-law authorizing community safety zones in three areas near schools on county roads.

The new zones are located as follows:

• County Road 17 (Martin Street North) at Almonte District High School between Wilkinson and Brookdale streets
• County Road 18 (Port Elmsley Road) at North Elmsley Public School from 815 metres west of County Road 43 to 500 metres...

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County Council Media Release - May 26, 2021

Here are the highlights from the regular Lanark County Council meeting held Wednesday, May 26.

 Council Endorses Actions Following Housing Meeting Series: Council has approved motions resulting from a series of meetings about housing and homelessness that were held in March and April. The purpose of the meetings was to improve understanding of the housing and homelessness situation in the county and explore ways to expedite the 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan.

 The first meeting provided...

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Media Release: Roadside Pollinator Habitat Restoration Pilot Project Underway

Roadside Pollinator Habitat Restoration Pilot Project Underway

PERTH, Ont. May 20, 2021 - Lanark County is launching a new roadside restoration pilot project in partnership with the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) to create critical pollinator habitat for species at risk including Monarch butterflies.

“The long-term goal of Lanark County’s Vegetation Management Plan is to restore pollinator habitat on roadsides which reduces maintenance costs, improves pollinator habitat, and stores more...

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