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Lawn watering restrictions now in place in TBM

Lawn watering restrictions now in place in TBM

The restrictions are a necessary measure during the summer months to ensure that water capacity remains sufficient to meet peak demand during busy weekends
Audit committee clears TBM councillor’s campaign contribution

Audit committee clears TBM councillor’s campaign contribution

The committee determined there was no violation of campaign finance rules
TBM council gives winery extended noise exemption

TBM council gives winery extended noise exemption

The vineyard requested leniency for wedding events booked through the summer and met with the town and neighbours to alleviate concerns
Proposed TBM tree preservation bylaw remains contentious

Proposed TBM tree preservation bylaw remains contentious

Some members of the public offered full support for the draft bylaw, while others questioned its legality
New bed and breakfast proposed for rural property in TBM

New bed and breakfast proposed for rural property in TBM

Two neighbours indicated concerns about the bed and breakfast proposed for a rural property in The Blue Mountains
Developer’s cash-in-lieu of affordable housing offer doesn't impress TBM council

Developer’s cash-in-lieu of affordable housing offer doesn't impress TBM council

$5,000 per unit offer not high enough, according to some councillors
Thornbury BIA levy increasing slightly in 2023

Thornbury BIA levy increasing slightly in 2023

A winter lighting project for Thornbury is planned for the 2023 budget
TBM interested in talking long-term care with neighbours

TBM interested in talking long-term care with neighbours

The history and future of the lower-tier government working group centres around Grey Gables, a county-owned long-term care home in Markdale
TBM residents offering large land donation to town

TBM residents offering large land donation to town

Council approved the creation of two working groups to look at the land donation offers
TBM waives greens fees for Marsh Street Centre tournament

TBM waives greens fees for Marsh Street Centre tournament

The Marsh Street Centre uses the funds it raises at the event to help with operational costs, as well as for future capital projects.