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Isabel Buckmaster, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Isabel Buckmaster covers Wellington County under the Local Journalism Initiative, which is funded by the Government of Canada

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Recent Work by Isabel

Mapleton approves plan to privatize water and sewage expansion

Mapleton approves plan to privatize water and sewage expansion

This follows a new report's recommendation that the current plant be upgraded to accommodate future growth
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Make Puslinch Lake access for pedestrians only, recommends staff report

Make Puslinch Lake access for pedestrians only, recommends staff report

The new report also includes an updated design concept for the space
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Homebuyers in new Inverhaugh subdivision should be warned of gravel pits

Homebuyers in new Inverhaugh subdivision should be warned of gravel pits

During a council meeting Monday evening, Coun. Lisa MacDonald asked for more public education to warn future residents of the gravel pits neighbouring the subdivision's proposed location
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Puslinch staff opposes aggregate company's bid to double tonnage limit

Puslinch staff opposes aggregate company's bid to double tonnage limit

This would increase their annual tonnage limit from one million tonnes to two million
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'Affordable' and 'level of affordability': what's the difference?

'Affordable' and 'level of affordability': what's the difference?

Two terms come up as Centre Wellington council gives final approval to 271-unit project on Wellington Road 7
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Centre Wellington approves pay increases for council

Centre Wellington approves pay increases for council

Mayor's salary increases 11 per cent and councilors salaries 16 per cent in staff-recommended pay hikes
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Centre Wellington commits $1.4 million to tackle termites

Centre Wellington commits $1.4 million to tackle termites

Centre Wellington council has chosen Termite Research Services Inc. for termite management services at a cost of $1.4 million over a five-year agreement
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Mapleton to revisit idea of privately financing water expansion

Mapleton to revisit idea of privately financing water expansion

This follows a new report's recommendation that the current plant be upgraded to accommodate future growth
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40-unit development proposed for Inverhaugh returns for approval

40-unit development proposed for Inverhaugh returns for approval

The proposed subdivision is located near the corner of Sideroad 4 and Fourth Line E, and will include 40 lots for single detached homes ranging from around 0.5 acres to 0.75 acres in size
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Salary increases proposed for Centre Wellington council in 2024

Salary increases proposed for Centre Wellington council in 2024

If approved, both the mayor and councillors official salaries will increase to $53,397 and $28,072, respectively
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