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   "date": "2026-12-15",
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   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council approves new water allocation policy and related by-laws",
   "summary": "Woolwich Council will vote on a new water allocation policy, approve a $162,738 road maintenance contract, and discontinue the Elmira sidewalk snow clearing program while adding $85,000 to the 2027 budget. The meeting also includes public presentations on the Gateway Employment Lands Official Plan amendment and a train whistle cessation motion, alongside updates on cemetery regulations and climate action.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Technical Remediation Advisory Committee (TRAC)",
   "headline": "Committee reviews creek contamination clean-up and risk assessment",
   "summary": "The Technical Remediation Advisory Committee will receive an update on offsite contamination clean-up progress and a creek risk assessment from Integral Consulting. They will also discuss the 2028 order deadline and consider environmental impacts on the Elmira aquifer. Correspondence includes LANXESS monthly progress reports and a biomonitoring amendment approval from the Ministry of Environment.",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Special Council",
   "headline": "Woolwich Council to hold closed session for development charge training",
   "summary": "This special council meeting will begin with a closed session to discuss development charge training, followed by open session business including a by-law to confirm council actions and a review of a development charge reduction program application.",
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   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider ending train whistle at St. Jacobs crossing",
   "summary": "Council will hold a public delegation on a motion to cease train whistling at the King Street crossing in St. Jacobs, pending safety upgrades. They will also vote on awarding contracts for bridge replacements on South Field Drive ($146,861) and Cox Creek Road ($295,087 + $60,000). Other decisions include reallocating $24,885 for EV charging stations and approving a $25,000 tourism grant change.",
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   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt water allocation policy for new development",
   "summary": "Council will vote on adopting a Water Allocation Policy to guide development applications as water capacity becomes available. They will also hear a delegation on sanitary sewer levy concerns for Woolwich St S, and consider a motion to investigate a short-term disability program. A by-law to rezone 955 Sawmill Road in Bloomingdale is up for final passage.",
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   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 final tax rates after years of high increases",
   "summary": "Council will adopt the final tax rates, special area rates, and charges for 2026. They will also vote on extending an interim control by-law limiting development in Breslau until November 2026. A motion to enforce and tighten the township's overtime policy, citing four years of high tax increases, will be debated.",
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   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on major employment lands development at Bridge St, King St, Martin Grove",
   "summary": "Council will hold a public meeting for an Official Plan Amendment to redevelop employment lands at 985 Bridge St W, 730 King St N, and Martin Grove Road. Several infrastructure contracts are up for award, including a $3.3M paving program, $1.7M sewer lining, and $624K culvert replacement. Council will also consider relocating the Bloomingdale Library into the community centre and approve additional funding for Arthur Street tree planting.",
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   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Technical Remediation Advisory Committee (TRAC)",
   "headline": "Review of LANXESS remediation progress and 2028 cleanup deadline",
   "summary": "The committee will review the 2025 Annual Monitoring Report for the LANXESS Elmira remediation site, including a presentation by WSP. They will also discuss drinking water standards and treated effluent concentrations. A discussion on the 2028 Order Deadline and potential future use of the Elmira aquifer will occur.",
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   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council considers $2.7M+ debenture for Breslau Drain #1 costs",
   "summary": "Council will vote on levying costs for the Breslau Drain #1 project, including options for residential landowners to pay assessments over 5 or 10 years at 6.45% interest. Additional debenture financing of up to $3.5 million is proposed. A temporary patio extension for Polski Dom 2000 and parking bylaw amendments for St. Jacobs Farmers Market are also up for approval. The meeting includes presentations on development charges and an update on the Finance Accounting System Transformation project.",
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   "date": "2026-03-31",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council approves water fees, wastewater costs, and zoning changes",
   "summary": "The Woolwich Township Council will consider approving a new water and wastewater fee schedule, a wastewater cost recovery by-law for specific streets, and a zoning change for a Floradale property. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding water capacity and a financial hardship hearing.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council approves $830,313 turf maintenance contract and $53,981 addendum",
   "summary": "The council will approve several consent items, including $9,716 for fitness equipment, $7,575 for a counselling centre grant, and an amendment to development fees. It will award a four‑year turf‑maintenance contract to Durite Landscaping for $830,313.64 plus an $53,980.87 addendum. The meeting also considers a zone‑change application for Weber’s Sugarbush Supplies and options for the Arthur Street reconstruction project.",
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   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt zoning by-law amendment and approve BIA budgets",
   "summary": "The council will adopt By-law 09-2026 to amend the Township's Zoning By-law 26-2024. It will approve the 2026 Business Improvement Area budgets, allocating $30,000 to the Elmira BIA and $168,000 to the St. Jacobs BIA. A wastewater budget amendment will add $76,971 for debt servicing of the North Sanitary Pumping Station and reduce the capital reserve contribution by the same amount. The council will also adopt By-law 10-2026 to confirm all actions and proceedings of the council.",
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   "date": "2026-02-19",
   "body": "Technical Remediation Advisory Committee (TRAC)",
   "headline": "TRAC to review LANXESS clean-up workplan and 2028 Order deadline",
   "summary": "The Technical Remediation Advisory Committee will review LANXESS' 2026 workplan update and discuss a community consultation plan for the 2028 Order deadline. The committee will also consider the environmental impacts on the Elmira Aquifer for future use.",
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   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve internet voting and council pay raises",
   "summary": "The Woolwich Township Council will consider approving internet voting for the 2026 municipal election, adjusting council remuneration, and allocating $466,500 in Municipal Accommodation Tax funding. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a zoning by-law amendment and a report on a new Comprehensive Transportation and Mobility Plan.",
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   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Budget",
   "headline": "Council to approve Hawkesville Road servicing strategy",
   "summary": "The Township of Woolwich Council will consider a comprehensive servicing strategy for the Hawkesville Road development area and confirm previous council actions. A draft 2026 water and wastewater budget is scheduled for discussion.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "Regular Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve by‑law authorizing internet and paper ballot voting for 2026 elections",
   "summary": "The Woolwich Township Council will consider and vote on a by‑law to authorize internet voting and hand‑counted paper ballot voting for the 2026 municipal and school board elections. The meeting also includes approval of routine consent items, adoption of several by‑laws covering recreation fees, a heritage designation for 65 Arthur Street South, and an employee benefits reserve amendment. Committee of Whole items will address the Hawkesville Road Servicing Strategy and the Arthur Street Reconstruction and Elmira Bypass proposals. Unfinished business includes discussion of the 2026 budget.",
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   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Budget",
   "headline": "Council deliberates on 2026 budget after closed session on water and contract matters",
   "summary": "The Woolwich Township Council is holding a special budget meeting to deliberate on the 2026 Budget Book. Before the open session, Council will meet in closed session to discuss a trade secret related to a Region Water Capacity Matter and a contract negotiation matter (including solicitor-client privilege). The open session includes the Mayor's budget proposal, CAO and Treasurer comments, a delegation from Edward Alderdice, and budget deliberations.",
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