Queen Elizabeth School Site Expressions of Interest Information Session
2023-07-20 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
Members of the public are invited to attend this information session in regards to the application period for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Queen Elizabeth School Site.
The information session will take place from 9:30 am – 11:30 am at the Picton Town Hall (2 Ross St).
Click here for more information about the EOI for the former Queen Elizabeth School Site.

Affordable Housing Information Session for Seniors
2023-07-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
The Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation (PECAHC) has opened applications for housing in Wellington and Picton.
PECAHC is developing two properties, which will provide 52 units of affordable housing for occupancy by 2024.
In Wellington, PECAHC is constructing a 36-unit multi-residential building on the site of the former Wellington Arena (230 Niles Street. The development will include a mix of of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as four townhomes with three bedrooms each.
In Picton, PECAHC is erecting a 12-unit multi-residential modular building on Disraeli Street. The building will include six bachelor and six one-bedroom unit. Rents will range from $620 for a bachelor unit to $1,200 for a three-bedroom unit.
PECAHC invites County residents to apply for these units. Three criteria will be used to review applications:

Housing status: Whether the applicant currently has housing, how affordable the housing is, and if the housing is permanent or temporary.
Income: Must match the income ranges for the particular unit requested, as set by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Residency: The application is open to County residents, as well as applicants who previously resided in the County and still work in the County. The application is also open to people who want to relocate to the County to care for a current County resident who needs assistance living at home.

PECAHC will offer a public information session specifically for assisting seniors with their applications. The info session will be held at Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, on Thursday, July 20 at 1 pm.
The application is available online. Click here to access. Print applications are available at Shire Hall (332 Picton Main Street).
If you have questions or concerns, contact 613.476.2148 extension 1529 or apply@pecahc.ca.

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting
2023-07-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
Mayor Steve Ferguson has called a Special Committee of the Whole Meeting. The special meeting has been called for the purposes of strategic planning to build the 2022-2026 Council priorities.
All Council, Planning, Committee of the Whole and Advisory Committee Meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcomed and encouraged. Council, Planning and Committee of the Whole meetings are also streamed live on The County’s YouTube Channel.
To view the full schedule of all Council-related meetings and to access the meeting agendas (including past meetings), visit The County’s Council, Committee and Board webpage. To learn more about Council and Council meetings in general, visit The County’s website (under “Government”).
If you have any questions about an agenda, please contact the Clerk’s Office by email at clerks@pecounty.on.ca or by phone at 613.476.2148, extension 1020.

Council Meeting
2023-07-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-09-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-09-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
All Council, Planning, Committee of the Whole and Advisory Committee Meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcomed and encouraged. Council, Planning and Committee of the Whole meetings are also streamed live on The County’s YouTube Channel.
To view the full schedule of all Council-related meetings and to access the meeting agendas (including past meetings), visit The County’s Council, Committee and Board webpage. To learn more about Council and Council meetings in general, visit The County’s website (under “Government”).
If you have any questions about an agenda, please contact the Clerk’s Office by email at clerks@pecounty.on.ca or by phone at 613.476.2148, extension 1020.

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2023-07-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-31 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada

Open House for Proposed Glendon Green Walking Path
2023-08-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Glendon Green Boat Launch
The County of Prince Edward will host an open house on Wednesday, August 2 for the proposed Glendon Green walking path.
The open house will take place outdoors from 5-6 pm at the Glendon Green boat launch. Please note that the boat launch is located approximately 630 metres southeast of the intersection of County Road 18 and County Road 12.
Attendees who want to walk along the path in its current rugged condition are asked to wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

Public Consultation Centre - Picton Master Servicing Plan
2023-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
The County of Prince Edward is undertaking a Master Servicing Plan Study to determine infrastructure needs for water, wastewater, and stormwater for the Picton/Bloomfield serviced area, which will support future growth and planned developments in the area.
The Master Servicing Plan Study is being carried out in accordance with the requirements of Approach 2 for Master Plans of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process, which is an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act. Phases 1 and 2 of the EA process will be completed.
A Public Consultation Centre (PCC) is being held to introduce the project, preliminary results of activities completed to-date and to solicit public and stakeholder’s feedback on the information presented. The PCC will follow a drop-in format. Project team representatives will be available to answer questions and discuss next steps.

Workshop: Spotted Lanternfly Detection and Reporting
2023-08-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Bloomfield Town Hall, 289 Main Street, Bloomfield, Ontario, Canada
The focus of this workshop is the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest spreading in nearby U.S. states, with populations as close to Canada as Buffalo, New York. Although not currently established in Canada, if spotted lanternfly were to establish, it could cause immense damage to Ontario grapevines, tender fruit orchards, hops, parks, and forests.
Presented by the Invasive Species Centre, this workshop will provide training on key information and tools to identify and report spotted lanternfly and its preferred plant host, tree-of-heaven, an invasive plant that is widespread throughout southern Ontario.
This in-person workshop is free of cost and is taking place on Thursday, August 3, 2023.
Advance registration is required: click here.
There are a limited number of registrations available, so be sure to secure your place as soon as possible!

Municipal Offices Closed
2023-08-07
The County of Prince Edward municipal offices will be closed on Monday, August 7.
Offices will reopen on Tuesday, August 8 at 8:30 am.

Planning and Development Committee Meeting
2023-08-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-09-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada

Public Consultation Centre: Regional Water Supply Servicing Master Plan
2023-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Bloomfield Town Hall, 289 Main Street, Bloomfield, Ontario, Canada
The County of Prince Edward is undertaking a Master Plan Study to identify long-term needs to support growth to ultimate buildout within the Urban Centres of Picton, Wellington and Rossmore and the Villages of Bloomfield, Ameliasburgh, Peat’s Point, Consecon and Carrying Place.
The Master Servicing Plan Study is being carried out in accordance with the requirements of Approach 2 for Master Plans of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process, which is an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act. Phases 1 and 2 of the EA process will be completed.
A Public Consultation Centre (PCC) is being held to introduce the project, preliminary results of activities completed to-date and to solicit public and stakeholder’s feedback on the information presented. The PCC will follow an open-house format. Project team representatives will be available to answer questions and discuss next steps.
All information/comments received will be subject to the disclosure requirements of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. R.S.O. 1990. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. We welcome any suggestions you may have about this project.

Bakker Road Planting Program
2023-08-21
The County of Prince Edward is looking for volunteers to help plant pollinator-friendly gardens and naturalized areas at the end of Bakker Road on Monday, August 21.
The municipality is carrying out this work with funding provided by the Canadian Wildlife Federation. This work will have a positive impact on the local and migrating populations of pollinators and other flora and fauna found in the area.
Anyone who is passionate about environmental stewardship and sustainability is welcome to join staff, local residents, and members of the County Garden Club. The County is asking volunteers to bring a spade and some gloves if they have them.
Water and refreshments will be provided.
For more information and to register as a volunteer, please contact Cody Lowe at CLowe@pecounty.on.ca or 613.476.2148 ext. 4003.

H.J. McFarland Memorial Home Redevelopment Open House 1
2023-08-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
Over the next several years, the municipality intends to construct a brand new 160-bed facility on four acres of municipally owned land adjacent to the existing long-term care home. The open houses will also give stakeholders the opportunity to learn more and provide feedback on the various elements of the new long-term care home.
The open houses will follow a drop-in format with several booths related to specific program areas. Staff will give a short presentation at 12 pm and 1 pm during the session.

Open House: Tree Planting Plan - White Pines Wind Project
2023-08-30 17:00 - 18:00
The County of Prince Edward will be undertaking a project to replant trees in areas where trees were removed or impacted by the cancelled White Pines Wind Project (WPD).
The County’s arborist investigated areas that were disturbed as part of the WPD project including Crowes Road, Royal Road and Maypul Layn Road to determine their suitability for tree planting.
After considering all factors the recommended approach for Royal Road and Maypu Layn Road is to plant approximately 25 larger caliper trees (45 mm) this fall. A contractor will plant these trees.
Tree species selected for Royal Road and Maypul Layn Road will adhere to diversity requirements set out in the County’s Tree Management and Preservation Policy and be suitable the local conditions.
Residents are invited to an open house to discuss the locations and tour the proposed plan on Wednesday, August 30 between 5 pm and 6 pm. Those interested in attending are invited to meet with staff at 1071 Royal Road. Please note that seating will not be provided and attendees are asked to bring their own chairs if required.

H.J. McFarland Memorial Home Redevelopment Open House #2
2023-08-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
Over the next several years, the municipality intends to construct a brand new 160-bed facility on four acres of municipally owned land adjacent to the existing long-term care home. The open houses will also give stakeholders the opportunity to learn more and provide feedback on the various elements of the new long-term care home.
The open houses will follow a drop-in format with several booths related to specific program areas. Staff will give a short presentation at 6 pm and 7 pm during the session.

Wellington Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Public Information Centre
2023-08-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Wellington and District Community Centre, 111 Belleville Street, Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0, Canada
The County of Prince Edward will provide a summary of information on the approved Wellington Master Servicing Plan (MSP) study completed in 2021 and the Development Charges (DC) Study completed in 2021.
The MSP has provided the framework for the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) studies for the Wellington water and wastewater treatment plants, which are currently in progress. The DC Study provided the mechanism for which to collect fees from the growth sector. The upcoming PIC provides an opportunity for the public to refamiliarize the findings of both the MSP and the DC Study.
Additional information

The Wellington Master Servicing Plan, completed in 2021, identified projected growth of the Wellington Urban Area for both a 20 year and full buildout horizons and defined the associated infrastructure needs for the combined growth and existing populations.
Information of the projected growth and proposed development within the Wellington Urban Boundary will be illustrated at the PIC.
Findings of the recent Development Charges Study for the Wellington Urban Area will be displayed to illustrate how the municipality will collect the defined share from the growth sector to ensure growth pays for growth-related infrastructure.
The PIC will follow a drop-in format. Project team representatives will be available to walk members of the public through, answer questions and discuss next steps.
The municipality is currently undertaking two Schedule ‘C’ studies under the MCEA process, further to the completion of the MSP in 2021. An MCEA is a document that sets out a standardized planning process for classes or groups of activities. Visit the Government of Ontario website to learn more about class environmental assessments. To learn more about the current Schedule ‘C’ MCEA’s, please visit:

Wellington Water Treatment Plant Class Environmental Assessment
Wellington Wastewater Treatment Plant Class Environmental Assessment
For more information on the above Schedule ‘C’ MCEAs and their related PICs, please contact Garrett Osborne, Project Manager, at 613.476.2148 extension 2002 or gosborne@pecounty.on.ca.

For more information on the August 31 PIC, please contact 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023 or email info@pecounty.on.ca.

Municipal Offices Closed
2023-09-04
The County of Prince Edward municipal offices will be closed on Monday, September 4.
Offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 5 at 8:30 am.

Public Consultation Centre: Wellington Trunk Watermain, Sanitary Sewer, and Pumping Station
2023-09-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Wellington and District Community Centre, 111 Belleville Street, Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0, Canada
The County is planning to construct a new trunk watermain and trunk sanitary sewer in the Village of Wellington. The project also includes a new sanitary pumping station located on the Millennium Trail near the intersection with West Street.
**** Please note **** This meeting was previously scheduled to take place on August 24.

Cork and Vine Public Information Meeting
2023-09-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Wellington and District Community Centre, 111 Belleville Street, Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0, Canada
A public information meeting hosted by the Cork and Vine developer and its agents will take place on Wednesday, September 13 at 7 pm at the Wellington and District Community Centre.
Members of the public who wish to attend the public meeting must register by contacting Matthew Coffey, Planning Coordinator, Approvals, at mcoffey@pecounty.on.ca by noon on Monday, September 11. Any questions regarding the location or format of the public meeting can also be sent to mcoffey@pecounty.on.ca.
This public meeting is an information meeting only. Public information meetings are held as part of the updated planning application process approved in 2021.
At a public information meeting, the proponent/agent will present the proposal. If any member of the public would like to ask questions or make comments, they will be able to do so after the presentation by the applicant.
The statutory public meeting required under the Planning Act will be a Planning Committee meeting and would only be held after the public information meeting and when the assigned County planner has completed an analysis of the project.

Public Consultation Centre (PCC) No. 2 - Picton Town Hill Intersection Improvements Study
2023-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K2T0, Canada
Prince Edward County has retained BT Engineering Inc. to complete a Schedule B Environmental Assessment for improvements to the Town Hill intersection in Picton, Ontario. The study has now evaluated all reasonable alternatives and is recommending a Technically Preferred Plan. The second Public Consultation Centre is being held in-person, where staff and the consultant will present the Technically Preferred Plan as well as the Effects and Mitigation Plan.

Municipal Offices Closed
2023-10-09
The County of Prince Edward municipal offices will be closed on Monday, October 9.
Offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 10 at 8:30 am.
