Week of 2026-08-24
Greater Madawaska council, committee agendas include $330K road work and shoreline variance
Greater Madawaska's council and committee of adjustment met this month to consider items including a $330,000 road reconstruction, a new animal control by-law, and a shoreline variance request. Minutes for both meetings have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.
Council agenda: Aug. 20
Council's agenda included several funding and policy items:
- **Peaks Village Road Reconstruction:** $330,000 added to the 2027 capital forecast.
- **Green Municipal Fund application:** $50,000 township contribution toward a $250,000 feasibility study for the Calabogie Junction Community and Wellness Hub Campus.
- **By-law 33-2026** — a new animal control by-law, repealing By-laws 09-2008 and 28-2018.
- **By-law 34-2026** — appointing a Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026–2030 term.
- **CAO Performance Review** — council to choose between a third-party facilitator or a mayor-led process.
- **2026 Canada Day Committee Final Report** — directing staff to book 2027 event items.
All items were listed on the agenda; no votes or decisions have been reported.
Committee of Adjustment: Aug. 13
The Committee of Adjustment reviewed a minor variance application (A04/26) for 293 Eastside Way on Norway Lake. The applicant proposes a 22.2 m² (240 sq. ft.) accessory shed/garage, requesting:
- A reduction in the minimum water setback from 30 metres to 20 metres.
- An increase in the maximum cumulative shoreline structure area from 35 m² to 43.2 m².
- Permission to place a shoreline structure within the Shoreline Activity Area of an at-capacity lake.
This was an agenda item only; the committee's decision has not been published.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.