The Regulation of Tree Cutting in Dufferin
      The Dufferin County Council is in the process of rewriting a tree cutting by-law which will: limit the sale of timber and firewood; require a permit every time one cuts a tree; treat sales differently than own use; and encourage neighbours to comment on your forest harvesting activities.
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Renewed focus needed
      The two recent acts of violence against women within the Town of Orangeville certainly cry out for a renewed focus on proactive involvement at all levels of society. It is imperative that we learn to take every threat, every questionable act as a very clear message to protect those whose gender puts them at increased risk.
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      The response to Ms. Wallace's delegation of September 3 involved Councillors Crowe, Elliott, and Kumprey as well as myself. Mayor Fawcett was not in attendance(we are not sure why). HOWEVER, she did review the prepared material prior to distribution. The response was signed by me ON BEHALF on the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Melancthon.
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