Public Engagement and Meetings

Merry Christmas!. On behalf of Council and staff I’d like to send the warmest greeting to everyone in our community and best wishes this festive season!.

TAKE NOTICE. that a Public Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024, 2:00 p. m.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills has been working with the property owner of 38 Main Street East in Almonte on next steps to stabilize the building. Our Chief Building Official issued an Order on Wednesday, December 20 requiring the property owner to provide a plan, prepared by a Professional Engineer, along with several milestones which need to be met.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills Council passed the 2024 Budget on December 14, after deliberations over five meetings, and following public input from nearly 170 residents. There are four components to the tax bill that the Municipality levies on residents – Municipal (43%), Police (7%), County (34%), and School (16%).

On Friday, November 24, the Municipality of Mississippi Mills initiated a full closure of Union Street and the adjacent block of Main Street, relating to safety concerns with the building at 38 Main Street East in Almonte (Dungarvon Building). Since that time, the Municipality has been working with the property owner on next steps to stabilize the building.

The Municipality anticipates the road closure for 38 Main Street East will be in place for the foreseeable future. .

From the Government of Ontario. The Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (Winter 2023-24) is a grant program that will provide funds to eligible faith-based, cultural, 2SLGBTQQIA+, First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous organizations and communities to enhance or implement measures to ensure community spaces remain safe and secure from hate-motivated incidents.

We are nearing the end of our aquatic reimbursement program pilot for 2023. We have had a great community response, and we are pleased to announce that we are able to open up the program for the pilot phase so that more residents can benefit.

The renewal of Princess Street in Almonte is on the verge of completion, as the last layer of asphalt was applied on Friday, December 15, allowing full access for vehicle traffic. We will conclude any outstanding walkway reinstatements before the winter shutdown, and the final landscaping, including sod reinstatement, is scheduled for completion in spring 2024.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is currently seeking members to join the Accessibility Advisory Committee. Advisory committees and boards provide recommendations, advice and information to Council, as well as help facilitate public input to Council on programs and ideas to assist in enhancing the quality of life for Mississippi Mills residents.