Watermain Flushing for Harriston, Palmerston, Clifford and Minto Pines will be taking place in September and October.

National lnjury Prevention Day raises awareness and promotes efforts to reduce injuries among children; the Town of Minto commends Safe Communities Wellington County and all involved in their endeavor to protect children from injury.

BOIL WATER ADVISORY HAS ENDED
As Of May 4, 2023

The Town is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory starting Monday April 24, 2023 at 8:00 am and continuing for approximately two weeks or until work is complete. 

TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Minto Council will consider a Bylaw to rename Anne Street in Harriston on 28th day of February 2023, pursuant to Sections 47 and 48 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

The Minto Cultural Roundtable is seeking diverse members of the community interested in sharing their voice to volunteer on the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) sub-committee. The committee will work with the Town of Minto on matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure Minto lives up to its commitment to be a welcoming and inclusive rural community.

The Town of Minto is declaring a significant weather event in respect to the forecasted flash freeze, blizzard, snowfall, snow squall and blowing snow as predicted by Environment Canada starting at 10:00 am, 2022-12-23 and continuing until further notice.

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Minto intends to consider amending certain rates and fees in its Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law in the areas listed.

Results for the Town of Minto Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Council and Wellington County Councillor Ward 1.

Starting Wednesday, October 5th, the current detour route to access the hospital will shift so that both inbound and outbound hospital traffic will be directed to Nelson Street.

Starting Monday afternoon on September 26th, the current detour route to access the hospital will shift to facilitate excavation of the road base on Dufferin Street.

UPDATE September 19, 2022 - The Clifford water tower maintenance is now complete and the Water Tower is back online.

The Clifford Water Tower will be out of service for scheduled maintenance. There will be a BAN on Lawn Watering / Car Washing / Any Other Un-Necessary use of water until the Tower is put back into service.

Sampling Results

The Town of Minto wishes to advise you that the we will be proceeding with the reconstruction of Whites Road between Main Street East and Lett Street and Dufferin Street between Whites Road and Brunswick Street in Palmerston.

Town of Minto and Launchit Business Exploration Centre are pleased to announce the return of the PitchIt! Minto Business Plan Competition, now in its 10th year! Over $32,000 in cash and prizes to be won!

Town of Minto Council will begin recruitment for a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) as current CAO Derrick Thomson announces his departure. CAO Derrick Thomson will be the New CAO for Bruce County.

After 12 years in office, Town of Minto Mayor George Bridge has announced that he will not be seeking reelection in the 2022 municipal election, to take place on Monday October 24, 2022

The next regular Municipal Election to elect a Mayor, a Deputy Mayor and Five (5) at-large Councillors, School Board Trustees and a County of Wellington representative is on October 24, 2022

The Town of Minto will be reopening all Town operated recreational facilities to the public on Monday January 3rd.

BUDGET OPEN HOUSE | December 14th, 2021 form 5pm-6pm
Please send in budget questions by December 13th, 2021 to gord@town.minto.on.ca

The Municipal Office will remain closed to the public for the time being. We are continuing to monitor the situation, and we encourage the public to check traditional and social medias as well as the Town of Minto website for updates.

The Municipal Office will re-open to the public on Tuesday September 7th. Council will resume in-person Council meetings beginning Tuesday September 21st, however we once again will be rotating through Harriston, Clifford and Palmerston Community Centres.

The 11th Annual Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament will be held August 5, 2021, at Pike Lake Golf Centre Limited.

The Town of Minto is pleased to announce that its request for funding for expanded and enhanced facilities of the Palmerston & District Community Centre has been approved.

On March 2, 2021 Watson and Associates presented the 2021 Town of Minto Development Charges Update Study to the Council of the Town of Minto.

The Town of Minto passed its 2021 budget in December 2020 while the County of Wellington passed its final budget in late January 2021.

At this time, due to the concerning upward trend of cases in Wellington County, the province has made the difficult decision to move the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit into the red ‘control’ category.

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) are pleased to announce they have partnered together to offer a Water Well Improvement Program that will financially support landowners in their efforts to protect groundwater.

Please send in budget questions by December 7, 2020 to gord@town.minto.on.ca.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has provided the Town of Minto with total numbers of Covid-19 Cases in Minto as of November 23, 2020.

Effective Monday, November 16, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health will be moved to the ORANGE (Restrict) level, as outlined in the provincial COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health strongly advises people to spend Halloween with their own household and not host or attend Halloween parties because of the increased risk of COVID-19. If you are trick or treating, please keep to your household and keep your distance from others.

The Town of Minto municipal office will be closed to the public at 5:00pm today, Friday October 16, 2020 until Monday, November 2, 2020. At this time the COVID-19 situation will be reassessed and an update provided.

After the recent Provincial announcement, reducing the number of people permitted to gather indoors, the Town of Minto will be returning to virtual Council Meetings for the next 28 days.

After the recent Provincial announcement, all playgrounds are now open and booking requests for recreational facilities are being accepted. Playgrounds will be inspected regularly but will not be disinfected or cleaned for use.

The Town of Minto has installed a new community flagpole on the grounds of the municipal office. This designated flagpole will be made available to community organizations who wish to fly a flag in honour of an event or a special cause.

In response to feedback from the community and our many partners throughout the region, Dr. Mercer has provided clarification to her Class Order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

The Town of Minto continues to keep public safety as top priority during the unique circumstances surrounding COVID-19. After the provincial extension of the emergency order and consultation with many other agencies, all municipal buildings within the Town of Minto will remain closed indefinitely.

After the recent Provincial announcement, all parks and certain amenities will open with limitations on May 25, 2020.

The Town of Minto wishes to advise you of the reconstruction of Arthur Street East (Highway 89) between Elora Street and east connecting link and Lawrence Street between Arthur Street East (Highway 89) and the dead end, Harriston.

Looby Construction Limited would like to advise all affected parties including: Emergency Services, School Boards & Transportation, Municipalities and other business & Interest groups; that construction will soon begin for the removal and replacement of the existing bridge over the South Saugeen River on Highway 89 west of Mount Forest.

The Town of Minto wishes to advise you of the reconstruction of Ann Street South between Allan Street West and Park Street West and asphalt paving of Ann Street North between Queen Street West and Allan Street West, Clifford.

The Wellington Home Child Care Agency is expanding to provide Emergency Child Care Services for health care workers and first responders in Wellington County and the City of Guelph during the COVID-19 outbreak.

In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the County of Wellington has cancelled all upcoming Green Legacy Municipal Tree Day events. The Green Legacy will alternatively be offering a contact-free home delivery service of tree orders across the County.

The County of Wellington is extending facility closures until further notice to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The Town of Minto continues to keep public safety as top priority during the unique circumstances surrounding COVID-19. After consultation with many other agencies, all municipal buildings within the Town of Minto will remain closed until Thursday, April 30, 2020.

The County of Wellington is working in partnership with the Ministry of Education to support health care and other frontline workers in Guelph and Wellington by providing access to licensed child care at no cost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the Covid-19 pandemic the Building Department will only be able to review plans electronically. Please email all plans for review to CBO Terry Kuipers at terry@town.minto.on.ca

The Town of Minto continues to assess and adapt to the ever changing circumstances surrounding the COVID19 pandemic. In an effort to keep public safety as top priority in this unique circumstance, as of 5:00pm on
Monday, March 23, 2020 the Town of Minto will operate essential services only within the municipality.

Please note the following event and meeting cancellations in the Town of Minto.

As COVID-19 spreads and Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health warns against large gatherings of people, as of 5:00 pm today, Friday, March 13, 2020 all Town of Minto recreation and culture facilities are closed until further notice.

In an effort to create a more vibrant, intriguing downtown experience in Clifford and to celebrate local phone + communications heritage, the Clifford Connects Committee, in partnership with the Minto Cultural Roundtable, is embarking on a unique Public Art Project featuring Phone Booths!

Join us on Wednesday March 25, 2020 from 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm at the Harriston Library Public Meeting Room for a come-and-go style public meeting to receive an update on the Harriston Flood Mitigation Proposals.

The County of Wellington and six participating member municipalities, including the Town of Minto, have been successful in receiving a Municipal Modernization Grant from the Government of Ontario.

The Town of Minto is happy to announce the hiring of our new CAO, Derrick Thomson

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 the Council of the Town of Minto will hold a public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the Municipality’s proposed development charges (D.C.) by-law and underlying background study.

For Public Circulation and Comment.

Notice of proposed By-Law establishing fees for certain services to the general public.

The Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday December 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. has been changed to 5:00 p.m.

Happy Mail is coming! Check your mailboxes on November 4th for the 3rd Annual Minto Holiday Shopping & Events Guide!!

All Aboard Palmerston encourages children and families to start creating their very own tiny trains to participate in a Tiny Trains parade on Saturday September 28, 2019!

The PitchIt! Minto Business Plan Competition started in 2012 in an effort to grow small businesses in Minto and increase awareness of the resources available.

Take notice that pursuant to Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended the Corporation of the Town of Minto will hold a Public Meeting to present and receive public input regarding proposed changes to the Community Improvement Plan.

In accordance with By-Law 2008-03 as amended certain lands have been deemed surplus to the needs of the Town of Minto so that the Town may enter into an agreement of purchase and sale with the Ministry of Transportation.

The application process is now open and will close on Monday, April 8th The Core Committee is looking for applications from non-profit organizations within the Town of Minto that fit into one of three categories; Community Betterment, Service Club or Sports Club.

In accordance with By-Law 2011-92 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Minto intends to consider amending certain licenses and user fees in its Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law in several areas.

We are striving to make is easier to register for our programs and book our facilities! Learn about how you can register for programs online!

The website engageminto.ca went live on Dec. 19, 2018.

The Palmerston Downtown Revitalization Committee, in partnership with the Minto Cultural Roundtable, is launching a Public Art Project called "Trendy Trains" in 2019.

Following up from the May 29th public meeting the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and Town of Minto will host a second public meeting to discuss Harriston flooding Tuesday, November 27 at 6:30pm at the Harriston Minto Community Complex 111 George Street South, Harriston, Ontario.

The NWYPN is preparing for their official launch and first event on Thursday October 4th, 2018.

In the next 25 years Palmerston may grow by 1,725 people living in another 625 households. Town Council reviewed the first draft of the West Palmerston Secondary Plan August 7, 2018.

Do you have questions about the succession planning process? If so, you need to sign up for the FREE SuccessionMatching Community Project (SMCP) Webinar Series!

Gurmit Singh has invested heavily in the reconstruction and renovation of of 212 Main St. in Palmerston. On July 23, Singh spoke about his plans for the building and helping local entrepreneurs.

A Public Meeting regarding the Harriston Flooding was held on Tuesday May 29 at 6:30 pm at the Harriston - Minto Community Complex.

Norwell DSS Life Skills created a Community Court Mural in the Palmerston Lions Heritage Park!