The Governments of Canada and Ontario have provided 75% of the cost to modernize the pumping station. The work should reduce the frequency of unplanned shut downs due to force main failures and power loss. It is important to recognize that the support from both orders of governments continues to improve our Village infrastructure.
The total cost of the work is $418,750. Village contribution will be funded through annual OCIF grants.
So much fun! Our picnic today was perfect! yes – we ran out of corn, chicken and ice cream!!!! But the music with Eric Uren was the best! Well done. You can never complain when your encore is a Bruce Springsteen cover!
FOTA was front and centre. Thanks to Mark Herlehy, Bob Scott, Chris Chisamore and Barry Card! DREAM BIG for the arena, er, I mean the WTC Communications Centre. Thank you to Mike and Steve Lynn for your generous 10-year commitment to the Village.
Shout out to our amazing picnic sponsors, Tracey Phillips and Paul Thorp (Westport IDA Village Pharmacy), Neil and Martha Kudrinko (Kudrinkos), and Paul and Heather Snider (Village of Westport). Thank you. The food was delicious. We will plan for more people in 2022!
See you next year.
All components of the Village waste water system are operating properly and no mechanical issues or breakdowns have or are occurring. In fact, the system just passed rigorous testing that confirms it is operating to standard. The testing that occurred over the past couple of weeks has resulted in the lagoons aerobic layer allowing some odour through from the anaerobic layer. Staff advised today that they expect conditions to improve shortly.
If you have questions about the waste water system or other Village matters, you can email info@villageofwestport.ca, or Mr Peter Evans the Village’s Manager of Public Works pevans@villageofwestport.ca or please feel comfortable knocking on my door.
This headline and article were in the Globe and Mail on Friday. .
In Westport, we have worked together since March 2020. We committed to flattening the curve, we thanked local sewers in the early days for making and distributing masks, church bells rang to recognize the courage and commitment of front line workers, and we have been successful in keeping the safety blanket around the Village.
Just as Dr Tam’s article, just as the Province’s web site and just as Dr Paula Stewart, our Medical Officer of Health, report – we are in the fourth wave of COVID and we do not want another lockdown. Some of the restrictions have been relaxed by the provincial government in Stage 3 with the expectation that we continue to follow the basic rules. People are required to wear a mask Inside businesses and public places, with few exceptions. It is the law. But more, it is the simplest way everyone and anyone can be part of the solution to control the spread of the virus.
This week, I have received concerns about several people not being masked while inside businesses – employees and customers alike. I have no special authority as Mayor. The OPP or Board of Health could be called to investigate, but is that really what we want these public servants to spend their time doing?
I am asking everyone to do their part. The vaccine is not 100% effective against the Delta Variant. We have a vulnerable population. We need to continue to work as a team, the Westport team to control the spread. Please do your part. Wear a mask when inside businesses or public spaces and outside as required.
Thank you. If you have any questions or comments, please call me at 9195.
Robin, The Mayor 
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