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The Town of Perth is responding to a watermain break at the intersection of Sherbrooke St. E. and Robinson St. Staff are onsite repairing the issue, and work is expected to continue into the end of the day.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION: The County of Lanark is undertaking two major studies that will impact long term land use planning within the County. The related reports are currently available in a draft form for review and comment.

TAKE NOTICE that the County of Lanark and the following municipalities within the County of Lanark intend to pass a by-law under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 586/06: Local Improvement Charges – Priority Lien Status, to implement the Better Homes Lanark (BHL) program.

While Mayor Judy Brown focuses on her health, Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson will temporarily assume all mayoral communication responsibilities, including public statements, interviews, correspondence, and external meetings.

The Town of Perth is closely monitoring the impending tariffs set to take effect on Tuesday, Feb. 4, and their potential impact on our local economy. As a community with a strong industrial base, we recognize the concerns of local businesses, workers, and residents who may be affected by these trade barriers.

Notice is hereby given that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Perth will consider a new Fees and Charges By-law, repeal the current Fees and Charges By-law No. 3675, pass a new Water and Sewer Rates By-law and repeal the current Water and Sewer Rates By-law No. 4029. 

The Town of Perth is thrilled to have been awarded a substantial grant of $2,952,850 from the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) through the Ministry of Infrastructure. This significant investment will support capacity expansion of the Perth Wastewater Lagoon, facilitating the development of an additional 2,500 housing units and supporting the Province’s Build More Homes Faster Act.

The Town of Perth, Algonquin College, the Lanark County Rural Inclusion Project, Local Immigration Partnership, The Table Community Food Centre, as well as dedicated community volunteers, have collaborated to present the first annual Perth Multicultural Food Fair. This free event is set to take place on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Perth wishes to invite residents to an education session about development on Monday, February 3, 2025.

The Town of Perth is disappointed by the news of Algonquin College’s impending decision to begin the phased closure of its Perth Campus. This decision comes as part of the college’s broader efforts to address significant financial challenges.