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- The Picton Gazette Express Vol. 1 No. 19
The Picton Gazette Express Vol. 1 No. 19
Karen Valihora
August 15, 2024
At a special meeting called last week, Council voted unanimously to release the terms of its agreement with Picton Terminals. The motion, introduced by Mayor Steve Ferguson, releases the terms to the public — including the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte.
Cold Creek, with an entrance on Upper Lake Street, bordered by the Millennium Trail and Loyalist Parkway.
Recent proposals from Sterling in Wellington's village, Kaitlin for Cork and Vine, PEC Community Partners for Base31, and now Port Picton Homes' Cold Creek prioritize affordability, which means higher densities. But they also offer innovative new designs, such as laneway houses and garden suites. Cold Creek's stacked townhouses marry townhouse design to apartment efficiency at entry-level prices. The new neighbourhood will be powered through a combination of geothermal technology, heat pumps, and sunshine.
Five re-development proposals have come in for the old school on Barker Street in Picton. Good news for Council, which took a risk when it decided to acquire the property after it was denied funding for the renovation project.
The Picton Branch Library celebrated the completion of its spectacular two-storey renovation and addition with the unveiling of a new dedicated entrance.
Mayor Steve Ferguson presents Alexandra Bake with a Civic Recognition Award for leading an extraordinary four-year fundraising campaign.
In which the Gazette considers the terms of the County’s deal with Picton Terminals
Seven councillors, seeking to relieve the municipality of the hassle of trying to constrain an aggressive, would-be international shipping hub and rock quarry, and saddled with lawyers unwilling, for whatever reason, to prepare a court case, have chosen the path of absolute least resistance.
A visual cornucopia, and yes, totally corny. But worth it for the Picton Gazettes.
The Weekend Ticket
The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival continues all week. Danielle Bassells is at Sandbanks Winery tonight. Eric St-Laurent is at St. Mary Magdalene Saturday night. Mike Murley/Mark Eisenman Quartet are at Waring Hall Sunday night at 7:30pm.
Melt Studio Gallery opens 365 Days of a History of England by Paul Sabyan on Saturday August 17 from 1-4pm. The show runs to Sept 8.
Joanne Fralick launches Rustlers, Renegades and Rogues: The Exploits of the Cournoyer Brothers at the Picton Branch Library on Saturday 17 August at 2pm.
Leigh Moore presents Butler’s Rangers at the Wellington Heritage Museum on Sunday August 19, 1-3pm. The talk is about a Loyalist military unit and its Indigenous allies – unsung heroes who helped ensure Canada did not become part of the newly created United States.
Make Me Feel: A Carole King Songbook is on at the Sergeants Mess Hall Friday evening at 7:30pm.