Amherstburg will be sending a letter in opposition to having the 36 conservation authorities into seven. If provincial legislation goes forward, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) would become part of a new Lake Erie Regional Conservation Authority stretching from Windsor to the Guelph region. Councillor Molly Allaire, who is the chair of ERCA, put forth the motion that council unanimously supported. The motion called for the Town of Amherstburg to submit comments

One of the potential options for a new town hall at the Valente site at 130 Sandwich St. S. is pictured here, as presented by the Town of Amherstburg. One option includes a civic theatre while another features a new public library within the space.  The Valente Development Corporation received zoning bylaw approvals in July for its development at the former General Amherst High School and now a decision is forthcoming on whether town hall will be part of it. A 25-page report

A Quilt of Valor was recently presented to Peter Szabo, a 99-year-old World War II RCN veteran. He is a resident of Richmond Terrace in Amherstburg. Pauline Gaudette presented the Quilt of Valor to Szabo Sept. 23. Pictured are Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Branch 157 service officer Allan Carroll, Szabo, and Szabo’s son-in-law Brian McCarthy. Quilt of Valor presentation