Donald McArthur

It’s hard to believe it’s been just over a week since the Town of Amherstburg declared a State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the looming threat of rising water levels. So much has changed, so much has been accomplished and so much may yet come.

The Town of Amherstburg declared a State of Emergency Sunday, joining the County of Essex and its six other local municipalities in the fight against COVID-19.

Amherstburg Council has voted to close to the public all municipal facilities, including Town Hall, and restrict public access to meetings to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

The Town of Amherstburg is closing the Libro Centre and holding a special meeting Monday in response to COVID-19.

The head of the Amherstburg detachment of Windsor Police wants residents to engage with his officers and envisions more foot patrols in parks, and even summer bike patrols, as part of an effort to promote proactive, community policing.

The provincial government is seeking public input on whether and in what fashion consumers should be allowed to purchase and consume cannabis in designated public spaces such as cafes and at special events like music festivals.

A crucial missing link in Amherstburg’s trail network will be addressed this year when paved shoulders are constructed on Alma Street as part of the County Wide Active Transportation System program.

Second Concession North from North Sideroad to Beneteau Drive will be closed to through traffic from February 3 to October for the replacement of the bridge over the Long Marsh Drain.

Thank you, Premier Ford, for coming to Amherstburg last week. You couldn’t have picked a better spot for your event than the Fort Fun Centre. It’s a fantastic venue in an amazing Town.

The Town of Amherstburg has received more than $1.7 million in provincial funding that will be directed toward much-needed road improvement projects.