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Get the latest community news and municipal information with this week's edition of the Springwater Link! This edition features:

• Upcoming meetings
• Bid opportunities
• Seasonal load restrictions
• 2019 Budget 
• Off-road vehicle open houses 

Read the February 21 Edition

Springwater Council approved the 2019 Budget & Business Plan at the Council Meeting on February 20, 2019.

Residents will see a 1.93% increase on the Township portion of their municipal property taxes in 2019. When combined with the County of Simcoe’s tax increase of 2%, the education rate—which is assumed to remain neutral—and the increasing policing charge, the blended tax increase is estimated at 1.76%.

The impact of the budget is a $67.18 increase over 2018 based on an average residential...

This summary is not a full representation of the February 20, 2019 meeting. For the official record, please read the Council Minutes in the next Council Agenda.

Council congratulates two Hillsdale residents

Council congratulated Hillsdale crossing guard, Lynne Wright, on her 14 years of service and dedication to community safety. Council also congratulated sculptor John McEwen who was recently awarded the Order of Canada. John has operated his studio in Hillsdale since 1972.

Council approves...

The County of Simcoe is providing the regional housing market for Seniors a boost with the 2019 Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program.

County Council approved $500,000 in annual funding towards this program to support eligible applicants in creating age-friendly housing through renovation or new housing development.

“The County continues to take action with strategies to enhance regional support services and resources that address our aging population and affordable housing needs,” said Warden...

ZB-2018-010 - DiLecce 

Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Springwater passed By-law 5000-281 on the 6th day February 2019, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.

Attachments

Notice of the Passing of a By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 5000