It is hard to believe that the first year as your Mayor ended on December 1st. For the Village of Westport , this past year has been one of many accomplishments. Our highest priority is our waste water treatment plant and we have spent the year studying the challenges and considering our options for its rehabilitation.  At a Special Council meeting on December 11th, Council passed a resolution supporting the recommendation of the engineering consultant for the continued use of the 2 existing lagoon cells and a new large subsurface disposal system.  This resolution is grant dependent from the Government of Ontario and we are optimistic that we will hear a positive response from them in February 2016.  If all timelines are met, this should be our last winter relying on the Snowfluent system. In addition to the waste water, there have been many other events that have drawn our community together and we have accomplished more than ever before. The Village is an engaged, supportive community in which to live, work and play.

I hope you will spend time with family and friends this holiday season.  Please remember your neighbours at this time of year, especially our seniors and the many residents who live alone.  We have a few folks in hospital or convalescing away from the Village, and I wish you a speedy recovery.

From your members of Council, Town Hall staff and myself, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and look forward with anticipation to another great year in 2016.

Mayor Robin Jones