Sidewalks snowy
It is laudable that many municipalities have bylaws requiring homeowners and businesses to shovel their sidewalks within 48 hours of a snow event. However, it is laughable that this does not apply to the parks and facilities owned by the city. It’s a clear case of do as I say, not as I do.
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I am a walker. I do not drive due to my disability. I noticed, during and after the recent snow event, ploughs and sanders were out in full force to assist vehicles yet that same vigour was not applied to sidewalks, leaving them treacherous and impassable. If homeowners are expected to comply, should not the municipality?
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Condos approved by county council
Oxford County councillors approved a draft plan of subdivision for 22 semi-detached homes proposed for a north Woodstock neighbourhood.
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The new subdivision at 269 Pittock Park Rd. – between Pittock Park and Oxford Road 17 – was previously endorsed by Woodstock council.
The 1.3-hectare site is in an area that is already largely developed. A draft plan for 22 semi-detached homes was supported by Woodstock council. The housing would be developed at 269 Pittock Park Rd., which is currently vacant, by 634524 Ontario Inc. our of Woodstock. (Handout)
I found two items that caused concern.
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The first was that not all elected officials were in attendance for this important meeting.
The second was that council approved a $16,000 expenditure for a SOMA Asia mission for Mayor (Stephen) Molnar and Development Commissioner Cephas Panschow to attend.
At a time when the world is still in a COVID-19 state of pandemic I find this item to be a foolish expense to the taxpayers of Tillsonburg this year. It should be deferred to the 2022 budget, or dropped all together.