A proposed new subdivision that could create hundreds of new homes just east of the Fraserville subdivision saw numerous concerns outlined by residents. There was no decision made by town council, with that vote to be done by the new council after a second public meeting, but residents still voiced concerns with the plan that would call for 312 residential dwellings, including 168 street townhouse units and 144 apartment dwellings within two six-storey buildings. It was the s

Sonya Elliott Sonya Elliott wants to help bring people in Amherstburg together and that is a main reason for her candidacy in the Oct. 26 municipal election. Elliott is seeking a councillor’s position in next month’s election, vowing to work with other council members and the public, if elected. “I want to make Amherstburg a lot stronger,” she said. “I believe the community needs to come together.” Everyone has their own beliefs and the town is growing with people of differen

Essex County Civic Centre. The County of Essex has entered into a servicing, encroachment and easement agreement with Jack’s Organics and Southern Aqua. County council authorized the warden and the clerk to execute the agreement as part of the Sept. 2 meeting. According to a report from the county’s director of infrastructure and planning services Marissa Mascaro Amyotte: “The Property Owner and Road User approached the County about the installation of the Water System under