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Woodstock – Thursday’s Council Meeting got underway at 1:30 p.m. following a closed session. Mayor Acchione began with a proclamation recognizing June as Seniors Month. The following items were also on the agenda:
Road Reconstruction Tenders Awarded Council awarded tenders for two road reconstruction projects to improve infrastructure and support the city’s future growth. The work includes sanitary sewer upsizing on Pattullo Avenue from Ridgeway Road to...
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June is Recreation and Parks Month! Each year, communities across Ontario celebrate the important role parks and recreation services play in supporting individual, community and environmental well-being. 
The City of Woodstock is offering activities throughout the month at Southside Aquatic Centre, Reeves Community Complex and Cowan Park Sportsplex.
Check out the activity schedule below or download the calendar for more opportunities to get out, get active and...
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The Woodstock Art Gallery is striving to create a more accessible and inclusive experience for all visitors with the introduction of new sensory support kits.
The kits are developed by Autism Canada and are designed to help visitors manage sensory inputs so they can explore the gallery comfortably and independently.
Each kit includes a backpack with a soft plush friend, a cozy fleece blanket, noise reduction earmuffs, tinted safety glasses and fidget toys.
“Public...
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Woodstock – Acting Mayor Liz Wismer-Van Meer chaired this Thursday’s Council meeting, which got underway at 7 p.m. Some of the key decisions and highlights from the meeting include:
Road Construction In addition to the reconstruction tender for Powell Street, the tender for the annual asphalt program was awarded at Thursday’s meeting. Every year the City completes asphalt resurfacing to preserve roads where the underground infrastructure is in good condition...
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Woodstock – The City will be bringing in paid duty officers to help address concerns the Woodstock’s EnviroDepot starting this Saturday. The waste diversion facility at 944 James St. allows Woodstock residents to get rid of items they no longer need and divert them from the landfill. However, unlike a full landfill, only certain types of materials are accepted.
“Misuse and unacceptable behaviour has been on the rise at the EnviroDepot which is a concern,”...
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