Essex County Civic Centre Amherstburg residents will be participating in the Essex County-wide organic waste green bin program beginning this fall, but just when they will start to pay for it is still unclear. Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey brought forth a notice of motion as part of Essex County council’s meeting last Wednesday night that the cost for the program this year be paid out of reserves and that the cost to the taxpayers be phased in over the next three years. “Wher

There are mixed opinions from Essex County councillors whether or not boards and committees should have their meetings broadcast. At the Feb. 4, county council meeting Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy brought forth a notice of motion requesting that county administration request from boards and committees, in which a member of county council serves, videotape and post their meetings online. “I have talked to the CEO of the Essex County Library Board and they’ve been taping their boa

Staff and board members with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) are expressing thanks for the support they are getting relating to them remaining a standalone conservation authority. Additional letters were received by the board at last week’s ERCA board of directors meeting in Essex. Letters are opposing regional consolidation of conservation authorities, a move that if passed by the province, would see 36 conservation areas become seven and Essex County and Win