Meaford Council News

Municipality Accepting Applications For 2018 Community Grant Program

Details: Published: Monday, 05 March 2018 10:19; Written by Staff

snow muni ops ctr270 The Municipality of Meaford’s 2018 Community Grant application period is now open. The 2018 tax supported budget includes $40,000 to support community partners providing programs, services, and events to the residents and visitors of the Municipality of Meaford.

This recognition and financial support allows these groups to leverage other funding and support volunteer contributions.

Spring Community Cleanup Event in the Works

Details: Published: Thursday, 01 March 2018 12:50; Written by Stephen Vance, Staff

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A new community cleanup initiative will bring together local community groups and hundreds of volunteers on Saturday, May 5, to pick up the litter that accumulates on our streets and sidewalks, and in our parks. To help promote the event, a new mascot – named Baggy – was unveiled at the February 26 council meeting.

Meaford's Long-Term Debt Continues to Decline

Details: Published: Wednesday, 28 February 2018 08:46; Written by Stephen Vance, Staff

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Meaford's long-term debt continues to decline, and the amount owed by the municipality is just a fraction of the total debt that is allowed by the province. However with some big projects on the horizon new long-term debt is inevitable.

Meaford Joins County & Fellow Municipalities to Hire Integrity Commissioner

Details: Published: Monday, 26 February 2018 07:29; Written by Stephen Vance, Staff

council chamber emptybw270 The Municipality of Meaford will join Grey County and other municipalities within the county to hire the services of an integrity commissioner after council unanimously supported the plan at their February 12 meeting.