When the Town of Amherstburg starts to participate in the organic waste green bin program in November, it is estimated the cost will be about $140 per household per year. While the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority’s mandate is to have the waste collection as a diversion from the landfill, there are still those in the county who are opposed. Carolyn Crankshaw presented a 250-name petition requesting the ability to opt out of the green bin program as part of the June 17 meet

Essex County Civic Centre. While there are mixed responses locally on whether or not to apply for the Ontario-Canada Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP), Essex County will make an application. Director of financial services/treasurer Melissa Ryan said during the June 17 county council meetings that the upper-tier of municipal government wants to move forward and upon a brief discussion, it was decided to do so. In her report, Ryan noted, “failure to submit an applica

Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris was in Essex June 9, where he announced an additional $7.8 million to help landowners and municipalities deal with old oil and gas wells found on the properties. Members of Essex County council were on hand as were area fire officials. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has announced more funding to help the region deal with old oil and gas wells that are still in the area. Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris was at the Ess