WELLINGTON COUNTY AND TOP AGGREGRATE PRODUCING MUNICIPALITIES CALL FOR FAIR APPROACH TO MPAC PROPERTY VALUATION Written by Mayor James Seeley On Tuesday, August 18, I, along with Warden Kelly Linton and members of the Top Aggregate Producing Municipalities of Ontario…
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The County and its local municipalities recognize that residents and businesses may experience financial strain and economic impact during the COVID-19 outbreak and that municipal office closures may affect payments owed to the municipalities. As a first step, the County…
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At this week’s Council meeting, Wellington County Council adopted its 2019 budget with a 2.8% increase to the County portion of property taxes. “The 2019 County budget protects our top priorities and includes a capital investment plan that will renew…
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The Council of the Township of Puslinch approved its 2018 Operating and Capital Budget with a 3.0% tax increase. For the typical Puslinch residence of $577,500, the increase represents a $28.00 annual increase. The increase per $100,000 of assessment value…
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by Mike Robinson. Aggregate fees are set to double as of July 1, says Puslinch Mayor Dennis Lever. Lever noted he had a conference call with Ministry of Natural Resources staff in Peterborough a few prior to the April 5…
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On March 2, the Ontario Government announced a plan to lower hydro rates by 25% beginning this summer. In order to finance the rate cuts, the Government has extended the costs of electricity generation contracts over a longer period. “This…
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by Mike Robinson. ABERFOYLE – Puslinch councillors authorized a 40 per cent fee reduction for the Whistle Stop Cooperative Preschool to hold a dance fundraiser on Feb. 25 at the Puslinch Community Centre. On Feb. 15 councillors reviewed Nicole Skrt’s…
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by Mike Robinson. Councillors here are joining forces with Wellington County to appeal recent MPAC decisions regarding gravel pits. Following an in-camera meeting on Feb. 15, Puslinch council passed a resolution stating it wishes to appeal decisions of the Municipal…
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Just a reminder to everyone that the first installment of your Township of Puslinch property taxes are due this month. Due dates: Feb 28th, 2017 – first installment April 28th, 2017 – second installment By now you should have received…
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Wellington County Council adopted its 2020 budget with a 3.3% increase to the County portion of property taxes. “County Council has passed a responsible budget of investment and service enhancements for 2020,” said Warden Kelly Linton. “Our expenditures are directly…
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Public meeting to be held Thursday March 22nd at the Puslinch Community Centre to discuss. A notice was posted on Friday March 16 on the township website indicating that there will be a public meeting to discuss this issue. According…
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Wellington County Council has adopted its 2018 budget and 10-Year Plan (2018 – 2027) with a 2.5% increase to the County portion of property taxes. “This budget and 10-Year Plan demonstrate the County’s commitment to investing in the long-term improvement…
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by Patrick Raftis. Last week’s federal budget will remove a long-standing tax exemption on one-third of the salaries for municipal councillors. Since 1990, the Municipal Act has provided that one-third of the salary paid to an elected member of council…
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County trademarks name ‘Live and Work Wellington’ Below are some excerpts from an excellent article by Patrick Raftis of the Wellington Advertiser. Is it any wonder at all, after reading this full article here, why our county taxes are so…
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by Mike Robinson. The Ministry of Finance states there are a number of important decisions for the 2017 taxation year along with the property assessment update. Correspondence from Allan Doheny, assistant deputy minister, was reviewed by Pulsinch councillors on Jan….
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by Mike Robinson. While it might not have much impact throughout most of Wellington County, a reexamining how railways are taxed could provide a financial windfall for Puslinch. On Feb. 1 council briefly discussed a resolution from the town of…
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ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council approved its 2017 operating and capital budget with a local 3% tax increase. For the median Puslinch residence of $582,500, the increase represents a $28.20 annual increase. The increase per $100,000 of assessment value is approximately…
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