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Anna Quick
Vol. 134
A LOOK INSIDE Local consultant shares new book Page 3 ________________ This region benefits from Federal Budget Page 5 ________________
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Issue No. 7
HPS students learn to be themselves Page 17 ________________
Photos by Jennifer Cranston
Red Raiders win WeCSSaa Page 23 ________________
“Jerry”
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There was plenty to do this Family Day in Essex from toddler skating to pick-up hockey at the Essex Centre Sports Complex to a full day of swimming activities at the Aquatic Centre including a free family swim.
United Church once again in transition Page 11 ________________
See Page 7 for adoption info.
Essex Branch 7 Talbot St. N., Essex
Family Day Fun in Essex
Costa returns home with crown Page 9 ________________
Looking For A Good Home
Financial Service Manager
Town of Essex Council Notes - February 17, 2014 by Sylene Argent HCCIP amendments Essex Council moved a recommendation from the Planning Department, which was suggested by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, that the Development Charges Grant Program and the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Program in the Harrow Improvement Plan implementation strategy be amended. In the report to Council it notes Council adopted the ex-
panded Harrow Community Improvement Plan Implementation Strategy in November. With public notice there were no objections to the plan. Since, the Ministry has suggested further modification for clarification of the Tax Increment Equivalent Program and the Development Charges Grant Program. In the report it states the Development Charges grant relates to development charges applica-
ble to a new development at the time a building permit is issued. It was proposed to amend the program so the grant is less than the development charge or the value of the works undertaken. The Tax Increment Equivalent Program provides a grant equal to the increase in taxes resulting from development. It was recommended that Council approve a modification to this program so the program does not apply to green field lands (farmed
lands) that require an Official Plan amendment and rezoning to permit the intended use. Essex Community Partnership and Tourism Development Funds It was suggested that the Finance Committee meeting minutes be received and that the grant requests for the Essex Community Partnership Fund and the Essex Tourism Development Fund for 2014 be approved.
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