Duffy family restoring property ancestors first purchased in 1832
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by SHERALYN ROMAN
There is a lot going on in Caledon right now and I’m not talking about COVID outbreaks in local warehouses. Rather, I’m talking about construction, plans for more construction, plans for a highway (possibly) and so many more plans, plans, plans. Caledon is poised for massive growth over the next 20-30 years and while progress can be good, what comes with it is a whole lot of other “Ps” like population, pollution and possibly even paving over sensitive environmental areas. It’s a conundrum not necessarily unique to Caledon but Caledon itself is particularly unique and therefore our position a little more challenging than for some towns and cities. We have been known, at least colloquially for many years, as a “Community of Communities” but now, whether growth is wanted or not that definition may be forced to change and I have to wonder what is the price of progress?
The 2021 budget has been approved in the Town of Caledon.
Earlier the week, councillors supported an overall 1.13% increase, including Region of Peel and school board tax impacts, for homeowners.
This represents an approximate $59 property tax increase per typical household and is less than what was originally proposed.
Mayor Allan Thompson says the best thing they can do for residents and businesses is maintain service levels and keep our infrastructure in a state of good repair during the recovery.
Some key investments include:
-$30.0 million for the Roads Capital Program and $1.8 million for the Bridge Capital Program. This will include work such as road reconstruction or rehabilitation, asphalt roads maintenance, surface treatment, design and environmental assessments of various roads.