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by the resignation of Keith Robson.
Transparency a priority
La Roque faces two challengers, Jacques
De facto
Parent and François Thibault, in the
election.
La Roque wonders why opponents have
for mayoralty hopeful
Harrington
come forward considering the current
council’s accomplishments.
Richard.mahoney@eap.on.ca
“We could have saved $10,000 if there
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had not been an election,” he comments.
mayor seeks
La Roque relates that since 2009, council
has worked in harmony, services have
They advocate the organization of
Transparency is a priority for François
improved, tax dollars are being spent more
more recreational activities for young
Thibault as he seeks the Harrington
confirmation
efficiently, the township’s profile has been
people.
Townshipmayoraltyagainst twoopponents
raised, and taxpayers are taking more pride
in the June 3 by-election.
in their community.
Richard.mahoney@eap.on.ca
Kilmar detours
Thibault, who unsuccessfully ran for
As the township representative at the
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mayor six years ago, says if he is elected, he
MRC d’Argenteuil, La Roque says he has
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will ensure that ratepayers will feel free in
fostered better relations with colleagues
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expressing their concerns to council.
and tapped new sources of funding. “I have
Saying that he has been the de facto
Claude La Roque, who left his
been well received at the MRC. I am
mayor ofHarringtonTownship since 2009,
councillor’s seat torunformayor, andJacques
recognized as being a good team player.
Claude La Roque believes it is only right
Detours will be in effect for the next
Parent are also seeking the post formerly
Plus, I know where to look for funds,” he
he officially earn the title in a June 3 by-
several weeks as work continues on
held by Keith Robson.
says. La Roque cites the agricultural
election.
Kilmar Road in Grenville-sur-la-
Thibault’s wife, Darlene, Peter
development programand newhigh-speed
“I have been doing a lot of the heavy
Rouge.
Burkhardt and William Horrocks are
Internet service access as boons for the
lifting for the past two and a half years,”
The $1.2million overhaul of a section
seeking the number 2 councillor post.
township.
says Claude La Roque, who has stepped
of the road began in early May and was
Although they are not running as a
“I am getting people congratulating us
down from his number 2 council seat so he
originally scheduled to be completed by
team, the Thibaults share concerns about
for how well run the municipality is now,”
can seek the mayor’s post that was vacated
July 20. However, it is hoped that the job
accessibility to the decision-making
relates La Roque.
could bewrapped up by the end of June.
process. “Often the current council is not
“The municipal council has stayed
Grenville-sur-la-Rouge has awarded a
Grim
open with the taxpayers,” says Darlene
together. We are better managing money.
$1,223,614 contract to David Riddell
Thibault, adding that ratepayers feel that
By signing a five-year union contract, we
Excavation and Transport to carry out
they are not given a chance to ask questions
saved $35,000 in legal fees. A five-year fixed
the improvements, which are being
at council meetings.
pickings:
deal on snow removal will save us $500,000
financed by a $2.3 million grant.
The Thibaults believe that ratepayers
over five years. By handling half of the
Municipal council has yet to decide
are poorly served considering the level of
snow plowing ourselves we are saving
what to do with the balance of the
taxation imposed on them.
$60,000,” says La Roque.
subsidy. During road work, traffic is
Landfills off
“Frank and I have worked in the
“Council is unified andpeople are taking
being detoured to the Harrington and
community as volunteers,” says Thibault.
pride in Harrington.”
Rivière Rouge roads.
limits to
scavengers
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A LFRED
-P LANTAGENET
Recycling stuff nobody else wants
is common practice nowadays. But the
unwritten code of salvage rights does
I’mVOTING
not include any of the landfills in
Alfred-Plantagenet.
Council reviewed a letter from a St-
Isidore couple asking for permission
to scour the Curran landfill for any
items they might be able to use around
their house and yard. The Curran
landfill is one of the regular places for
in the electoral division of Argenteuil on June 11, 2012 BY-ELECTION
their picker expeditions for the past
three years and some of the stuff they
have retrieved and recycled include a
refurbished door for the front of the
house, pieces of exterior siding, a solid-
wood bedroom set circa late 1950s/
early 1960s, clothing, and several bags
The revision of the list of electors will take place from May 21 to 29, 2012.
of high-end priced dog food for their
pet.
Not all of the stuff they salvage ends
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up at their home. Some of the clothing
they turn over to people they know or
to one of the churches in Casselman for
re-sale at the church thrift store.
During a recent visit to the Curran
landfill they were told by a township
bylaw officer on an inspection visit
that the municipal regulations for the
landfill do not allow individuals to
salvage stuff. The contractor managing
the site sorts recyclable materials into
separate piles until there is enough
accumulated to warrant collection by
a recycling dealer who then pays the
township for the materials.
All places where boards of revisors are in operation are accessible to handicapped persons. Persons who are deaf or hearing impaired can call the following toll-free number: 1-800-537-0644.
Council refused the couple’s request
for an exemption to the no-salvage rule
at
the
landfill.
Township
administration noted in a later
interview that municipal staff are
warning away other people found
trying to scavenge at the landfills.
Repeat offenders may face trespassing
charges.
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