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South Stormont Adopts New Community Strategic Plan

South Stormont Council adopted a new Community Strategic Plan during the Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. The Community Strategic Plan will help guide future staff recommendations and Council decisions.

With the expiration of the previous Strategic Plan in 2020, along with the significant growth and development the Township is experiencing, Council and Staff prioritized establishing a new guiding document to ensure a progressive and responsible trajectory for the community.

“The...

Township Adopts 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets

On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Council for the Township of South Stormont formally adopted the 2021 operating and capital budget for Corporate, Water and Wastewater purposes. After budget deliberations held on March 6 and 16, the 2021 budget represents a 1.85% tax rate increase from 2020.

“Every budget presents its own challenges,” states Mayor Bryan McGillis. “This year, we had to consider the impact of the pandemic on our residents, but also on the Township itself. We feel we have produced a budget...

CFDC Announces Creation of COVID-19 Business Relief Advisor

Cornwall & The Counties Community Futures Development Corporation is pleased to announce that through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) provided by FedDev Ontario we have contracted a bilingual, temporary, full-time COVID-19 Business Relief Advisor to assist business owners throughout Akwesasne, Cornwall, and the United Counties of S.D. & G. Her role will be to help applicants navigate all the programs available for support through the hardships of COVID-19.

This new team member...

TOWNSHIP AND ST. LAWRENCE PARKS COMMISSION ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION FOR WATERFRONT PLAN

South Stormont, ON - The Township of South Stormont has received a vote of confidence from the Board of Directors of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) after they have approved a conceptual vision for the development of strategic waterfront locations.

The Waterfront Development Plan presents an opportunity to strengthen the partnership between the Township and the SLPC while providing improved access and enhanced recreational opportunities to the waterfront for residents and visitors.

“The...