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Sat. Mar 13, 2010, 7:00 pm, Cedar Hill School House hosts the 2nd of 8 open jams. $5 at the door. All funds help cover the cost of replacing windows. Though the school is opened by the Town, community volunteers raise money for its upkeep. It’s a worthy endeavor. Come to play, or come to listen. More info at Cedar Hill Schoolhouse

Mon. Mar 15, 2010, Council Chambers.CoW Meeting, 6:00 pm and Council Meeting 7:00 pm

Starting Wed, Mar 17, 2010 The Chemistry of Art and Archaeology, with Don Wiles. Learning in Almonte Series I: $75 for the series All lectures are in the Library Classroom, 1:30 - 3:30.

Starting Thur, Mar 18, 2010 Shakespeare’s Springtime—Awakening and Renewal in Shakespeare’s Comedies, with Ian Cameron. Learning in Almonte Series II. $75 for the series All lectures are in the Library Classroom, 1:30 - 3:30

Water and Sewer usage rate to increase 15%... Public Meetings to consider 2010 Water & Sewer Rates and 2010 Budget will be held on March 30 to consider the proposed 5% increase in the base charge, 15% increase in the consumption charge. The budget spin is 0% tax rate increase, 5.5% overall tax levy increase. Residents may wish to take a good, hard look at the overall financial situation of this Town, particularly as this is election year.

Ottawa Valley Rail line to close within the month: On January 5, 2010, Lanark County learned that Canadian Pacific Railway was planning to close the OVR line from Smiths Falls to Petawawa as quickly as possible. There are 104 miles of track and multiple trestles between these communities. Mississippi Mills has 14 railroad crossings and three major trestle crossings (two in Pakenham and one in Almonte) along the route. Read the notice on the Town’s website.

Non-motorized nature trail doesn’t gain support: The MVFN made a presentation to Council last November, recommending specific actions to designate one section of Ramsay 3B as a non-motorized nature trail. A large number of residents attended the public meeting on March 11, 2010. Most in attendance rejected this proposal, citing that a public roadway, un-opened, unmaintained or not is still a public roadway – and supporting the idea means “handing over the use of this public road to what amounts to a private club.” One attendee concluded that there is “no appetite for any designated trails on unused road allowances in Mississippi Mills”. To be continued?

2010 Municipal Elections are on October 25. Nominations will close September 10. But if you are a new face and want to make a serious run at municipal politics, an early start is key. Nomination Papers are available off the Town's website.

Watch your neighbourhood. We post the OPP's Neighbourhood Watch statistics upon receipt. Click here for current data.. For the previous year see our Archives Page, under the "Finance, Taxes, Other" pane..

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ELECTION 2010:
News about the Muncipal Elections

Unofficial List of Candidates Will be updated by the Municipal Clerk.

July and August, 2010: MMRA and community groups host Town Hall meetings, particularly for new candidates

August and September, 2010: Individuals may wish to host their neighbours to get to know new candidates at Kitchen Table meetings.

Nominations close: Sept 10. The Town sponsors All Candidates Meetings - one in each ward.

Election Day: Oct 25. (actually this is vote-tally day, since MM votes by mail-in ballot only.

Candidates... How many votes do you need? See the 2006 Election results for a guideline. If you're a new face... START NOW!

Contact the MMRA Board at info@mmra.ca if you’d like information about being a volunteer, a candidate, a Kitchen Table host, or something else.

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