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By Mandy Martin
CRAMAHE Twp. — Cramahe Twp. council has gone with the higher of two bids submitted to act as the municipality’s insurance broker. Earlier this year, Deputy mayor Sandra Arthur pushed to have the brokerage service put to tender to ensure competitive pricing is in effect. Council directed staff to ask for quotes from potential insurance brokers.
Only two firms submitted quotes for a five-year term: WWD McGlennon Insurance Broker Ltd. Continue Reading →
Discussion between Dave Glover and I regarding the new OPP funding model and its impact on local municipalities on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Listen. Originally broadcast Aug. 27, 2014 Continue Reading →
Dave Glover and I talk about Northumberland MP Rick Norlock’s announcement he will not be running again in the next federal election schedule for 2015. Continue Reading →
Dave Glover and I cover a wide range of topics, including what will be leftover on the various council agendas after the municipal elections; posted speeds for rural roads, and Cobourg council’s portfolios. Continue Reading →
https://soundcloud.com/rwashburn/interview-about-municipal-government-with-dave-glover-small-town-radio-897 Continue Reading →
It is with incredible sadness I share the news regarding the passing of Scott Lamberton, my very good friend. He died suddenly on Oct. 31. He was 51-years old. After speaking with his wife and daughter, I am posting this to my website to let people know what has happened. Continue Reading →
By Robert Washburn
A small step towards a long-term plan to preserve Victoria Hall as a national landmark was unanimously approved Monday night at Cobourg council. An application for up to $10,000 in funding would provide half the funding for a major strategic plan to outline future restoration and preservation. Victoria Hall Volunteers President Claire Lloyd said her organization, which raises money to assist with maintaining the building, said this is delightful news. “We think it is imperative,” she said. “Working as volunteers with a mandate to preserve the historical aspects of Victoria Hall, this strategic plan will ensure the hall remains a beautiful landmark that it is.” (more…) Continue Reading →
By Robert Washburn
The town will spend about $50,000 to review its organization and salaries with an eye to improving services and becoming more efficient, says Interim Chief Administration Officer Glenn McGlashon. Rather than do the review internally, the town hired Toronto-based OCG Strategy and Organization Consulting to look at all the set up and functions of all municipal departments with an eye to improving service delivery. The reason for contracting out the job is simply the lack of staff resources and time to undertake the study, he said. (more…) Continue Reading →
The two weeks helping out at Northumberland Today resulted in the following stories (not all got posted):
2011 derailment shone light on areas needing improvement: NORTHUMBERLAND – In the face of the recent Lac-Megantic train derailment in Quebec, officials in Northumberland County say they are prepared to handle rail disasters and emergency evacuations if necessary. Animal Control responsible for more than cats and dogs, Council hears: COBOURG – A dying squirrel and an injured duck created a tempest over the jurisdiction of the Animal Control officer at Cobourg Council Monday night. Mutton sends letter to council: While a Cobourg councillor is trying to get answers about the future of her boulevard garden, the Town cut her plants Tuesday morning. A letter from Councillor Miriam Mutton regarding the boulevard garden in front of her George Street home created a minor stir Monday night at the regular Council meeting. Council destroying harboour’s west headland – naturalists: COBOURG – A group of angry naturalists chastised town Council for destroying the west headland of Cobourg harbour in a letter to Council Monday night, but the director of public works said there is no reason for concern. Continue Reading →