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TAKE NOTICE THAT The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellesley is presenting proposed revisions to the existing Building Permit Fees pursuant to the provisions of Section 7 of the Building Code Act. 
A PUBLIC MEETING will be held on March 25th, at 5:45pm at the Township of Wellesley Council Chambers located at 4805 William Hastings Line, Crosshill ON.
THE PROPOSED Building Permit Fee Schedule revisions would alter existing building permit fees...
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Municipalities across Waterloo Region are working together to create consistent best practice standards for new residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional developments. Already implemented in many other communities (i.e. Toronto, Halton Hills, Whitby, Mississauga), these high-performance development standards will be developed through technical analysis and public engagement. Such standards will help to ensure that all new buildings in our growing...
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Wellesley Township, January 30, 2025 – Camp Alliwannado and the Township of Wellesley are delighted to announce a new partnership that promises to deliver an unforgettable summer camp experience at the heart of our community. This collaboration aims to provide activities for children aged 4-12, ensuring a summer full of exploration and joy for families in the area.
A Summer to Remember Camp Alliwannado will operate for 6 weeks at the newly established Township of...
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Residents of Wellesley Township, we want to hear from you!
Timothy Schmalz, a sculptor from St Jacob’s, Ontario approached the Township offering to donate a sculpture that he would like to see placed at Albert Erb Park in Wellesley to honour the memory of his father who grew up in Wellesley. Many of Mr. Schmalz’s sculptures are installed in key places around Canada and the world.
The sculpture Mr. Schmalz has offered to donate is titled “Lady of Shallot”...
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What are High-Performance Development Standards?
The Cities and Townships in Waterloo Region along with local utilities are working together to create a set of standards for larger, new development projects in our communities.
These standards will support a healthy and resilient community through measures like:
EV parking & charging
Tree planting
Water efficiency
Reduced carbon emissions
Design that encourages mobility
Transition to...
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