Lastly, as we enter a new year it is fair to com- ment on the work that the Municipality has com- pleted and what the future holds. This year we updated the Strategic Plan, which serves as the guide and framework for capital projects for the next few years. The Service Delivery Review was completed, and internal efficiencies were laid out that would provide better, more stream- lined service in a financially responsible man - ner. Underlying the report is a wish to provide better service to you, our customer. In terms of infrastructure, we began the con- struction of the new central fire hall, slated for opening in 2025. Saxton Road between Carroll Street and Collins Way was updated to “urban” standards with curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. As part of that project, the Strathroy Crossing’s drain was completed and will alleviate the flood - ing in South Grove. There is much done each year that is part of our commitment, set out in the Strategic Plan, to upgrade all infrastructure. That commitment will continue in 2025. Finally, I wish everyone a great holiday season and a prosperous New Year.
Mayor’s Message I have spoken several times, both in this col- umn and in other places, about what a great community this is. That community spirit was recently shown with the unveiling of the Poppy Project, at both the Strathroy and Mount Brydg- es cenotaphs. The genesis of the project arose out of the 100th anniversary of the Strathroy cenotaph located beside Town Hall. Led by our Commu- nity Services team, of which Strathroy-Caradoc Museum is part, they quickly reached out to the Strathroy Legion for permission to use the pop- py. As an aside, the poppy is trademarked by Legion Dominion Command and donations for poppies go to support veterans. With their blessing and buy-in, the call went out for volunteers to begin the process of crochet- ing poppies, and eventually bringing them to- gether into one large “carpet” of flowers. The original goal was 3,500; ultimately, close to 10,000 poppies were crocheted by numerous volunteers. Out of that came the idea to include the Mount Brydges cenotaph, which celebrated its 100th anniversary during COVID. Seeing the display hanging from Town Hall and the pavilion in Mount Brydges was truly an amazing sight—my thanks to everyone who brought this together.
Colin Grantham, Mayor 519.245.1105 x 251 cgrantham@strathroy-caradoc.ca www.strathroy-caradoc.ca
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