As reported last month, the Grey Bruce branch of the OSPCA will be ceasing operations on June 1, which has forced area municipalities, including Meaford, to establish a plan for dealing with animal welfare issues, previously handled by the OSPCA at no cost to municipalities.

A report submitted to council at their May 13 meeting by Director of Planning and Building, Rob Armstrong, outlined potential options for Meaford to consider.

After years of debate and indecision, Meaford council has begun the process of equalizing the costs of police services among the three former townships who amalgamated into the Municipality of Meaford in 2001.