An update business licensing bylaw has been passed by town council despite concerns over a local food truck operator. An updated business licensing bylaw has been passed by town council despite concerns over a local food truck operator. Chris Garbutt, owner of The Oven Door food truck in Amherstburg, spoke to town council regarding the business licencing bylaw. His specific concern was the mobile food truck park permit. “I’m not here to oppose regulation. I understand the nee

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing senior advisor Spencer Fitzpatrick speaks at an election education session in Essex last Wednesday. Michelle Casavecchia-Somers and Michelle Smibert (seated) from Clerks on Call followed Fitzpatrick’s presentation with one of their own. Those interested in running for office in the Oct. 26 municipal election got a chance to learn more about the process last week. The 2026 pre-election municipal candidates information session was held

Town council has voted to go down the heritage designation route for the former General Amherst High School. Town council has voted to go down the heritage designation route for the former General Amherst High School. The building, located at 130 Sandwich St. S., is proposed to be transformed by the Valente Development Corporation into a residential and commercial site, including eight and 11-storey towers. Despite a vow from owner Peter Valente to recreate the southern facad