If proposed development which calls for 22 new single-detached units on McLeod Ave. in the Bar Point area of Amherstburg proceeds, it will do so without the endorsement of town council. A 29-page report from manager of planning services Chris Aspila contained a recommendation that, in part, asked for the proposed plan of subdivision be endorsed but town council unanimously balked at endorsing it. While the county is the ultimate approval authority on the matter, town council

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