Time to cheer on the home team: Let the firefighter games begin

It’s been almost 10 years since South Dundas residents connected to the Williamsburg municipal sewer have seen an increase to their sewer charges.

But that will change with their next tax bill.

South Dundas municipal staff told council at the water and wastewater budget meeting held April 22, at the South Dundas Municipal Centre, that sewer charges need to be increased right away.

It was decided that for 2015, the sewer charge, which appears on their property tax bill, will jump from $98 to $150. 

With recent upgrades to the electrical panel and the replacement of two primary pumps, the Williamsburg sewer reserve has been significantly depleted.

Even with the $52 increase, that will only bring in about $2,600 to add back into the reserve, according to South Dundas treasurer Shannon Geraghty.

“We need to address this and start building the reserve back up to a comfortable level,” warned Geraghty.

“It’s something that has to be done,” said South Dundas mayor Evonne Delegarde.

This increase will be implemented right away and staff will further review and assess the need for further increases in future years as they update the bylaw and mapping.

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We’ve saved the best for last again this summer. The Golden Gears Car Club will again present a free concert with Eddy & the Stingrays along with a giant classic car show on Sunday, August […]

 Princess Snow White taught an enthusiastic group how to be ‘perfect princesses,’ Barney sang songs with his young fans and Spiderman delighted would-be super heroes. 

On Saturday, June 1, the Morrisburg & District Figure Skating Club held a Fun Fair at the Morrisburg Arena. 

“This is our second year for the Fun Fair,” said Club president, Julie Van Hoof. “The event was organized by Tracey Yalden. It is our hope to raise $2,000 today for the Figure Skating Club. We have princesses, the Vanderlaand Barnyard Zoo, Tribek Inflatables and a Mad Scientist show. We also have the ‘Love to Groove’ Dancers coming from Ottawa.” 

There were plenty of activities for youngsters of all ages to enjoy at the Fair and plenty of delicious food. Morrisburg’s Giant Tiger donated hot dogs to the event; pink cotton candy and popcorn were also very popular. Riley’s Valu-Mart donated gift cards to the Fun Fair.

The baby goats, hamsters and bunnies in the Barnyard Zoo also drew lots of happy attention.

The Fun Fair ran from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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