Changes are being made to the town’s finance department, including a new treasurer and deputy treasurer. A bylaw was passed during the Aug. 10 meeting of Amherstburg town council that added the title and duties of treasurer to Yufang Du, the manager of accounting services and the duties and title of deputy treasurer added to the supervisor of accounting services. The latter is staffed by Mei Na Chen. Osborne has had the duties and title of chief financial officer (CFO) added

The 2026 municipal election is Oct. 26 and candidates have until this Friday (Aug. 21) at 2 p.m. to file their nomination papers. Here are the candidates, as of press time. They are listed in alphabetical order, based on their last name. (* denotes an incumbent) MAYOR Frank Cerasa Bill Fryer Chris Gibb Michael Prue* (Frank DiPasquale has withdrawn from the mayor’s race.) DEPUTY MAYOR Linden Crain Bill Petruniak COUNCILLOR Molly Allaire* T.J. Botsford Keith Boussey Frank Clem

The band “Revolver” presented an outdoor show last Friday night along Richmond St., outside of Musicland. The crowd enjoyed the show as the band played some favourites. Revolver in concert

The Aug. 14-16 weekend at Open Air was “Cycle the Burg” with the Krusher BMX Stunt Shows being a highlight. The Krusher BMX show was performed Friday night (pictured) as well as multiple performances Saturday. Vendors and a group ride were among the other events as part of the weekend. It was held in partnership with WEBC. This weekend will feature the Prohibition-era themed “Barrels & Brass” event in support of the Marsh Historical Collection, the Aug. 28-30 weekend will be

The new South Fire Hall project is facing more delays with November now the new target for when it could open. Fire chief Michael Mio acknowledges the frustrations people have, but is encouraging people to be patient as it is a building that is designed to last 50-60 years. The construction of the new Amherstburg fire hall has been delayed once again. It was learned late last week, thanks to a post from Councillor Molly Allaire on social media, that the project has been delay

A watermain project for McCurdy Dr. will not be proceeding this year, it might next year, and the province’s “Buy Ontario” legislation was part of the debate into the matter. Town council will not proceed the tender on the McCurdy Ave. watermain replacement, which would have gone from Sandwich St. S. to Lilac Ct., and will instead see if it can be done as one whole project for the entire street in 2027. The project came in over-budget by $682,872, according to a report by adm

Molly Allaire Molly Allaire is looking to build on what she has done in her first term as a councillor. Allaire is seeking re-election in the Oct. 26 municipal election and while it took a couple of years to learn on the job, “after that, I found my groove” as a councillor. “Now I feel I can stand up and make a difference even more,” said Allaire. Allaire said four years ago, she had a platform to protect parks and greenspaces, and she believes she has achieved that. She said

Stephanie Pouget-Papak Stephanie Pouget-Papak says she has given back to the community in several ways and now wants to do so as a member of town council. Pouget-Papak is seeking a councillor position in the Oct. 26 municipal election. She is a current member of the town’s heritage committee and says she has an understanding of how the Municipal Act works. “I’m always contributing to my community. I think I can continue to do so on a larger scale,” said Pouget-Papak. Pouget-P

ACS held its “Backpack for Bright Futures” barbecue and school supply giveaway Aug. 8 at their location at 320 Richmond St. Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) recently hosted its Backpack for Bright Futures event through the P2P Neighbourhoods Program Aug. 8, bringing local families together for a fun day of food, entertainment and back-to-school support. More than 110 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to local children to help them get ready for the up

Essex MP Chris Lewis (centre) speaks to constituents last Thursday morning at Caffeine & Co. in Amherstburg. He hit seven coffee shops around the riding last week to speak with residents. Essex MP Chris Lewis hit the road last week sharing coffee and hearing what residents feel is important to them. Lewis presented “Coffee with Chris” Aug. 10-13 with stops in all areas of the riding he represents in Ottawa. His Amherstburg stop was last Thursday morning at Caffeine & Co. on