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SUNSET® Rocks Leamington Shore

Mastronardi Produce® and the Municipality of Leamington are pleased to announce that the recently built amphitheatre located in Seacliff Park will be named SUNSET® Stadium.

“This was an easy decision for us. Since my great-grandfather first purchased a farm on Oak Street 70 years ago, our roots have been here in Leamington,” says Paul Mastronardi, President & CEO and fourth-generation family member to own Mastronardi Produce Ltd. “This is a way to give back to the community that has given us so...

Leamington Provides Financial Relief Measures to Lessen the COVID-19 Impact on Residents and Businesses

At a special meeting held today, Leamington Council approved financial relief measures to help residents and businesses manage the impacts of COVID-19. Relief measures reflect the Municipality’s concerns for the community’s well-being and economic conditions. They include:

• Waiving all penalties and interest on any overdue balances through to and including April 30, 2020.

•  Waiving all returned cheque or electronic payment fees through to and including April 30, 2020.

•  Deferring the second instalment...

Council Matters - March 25, 2020

Leamington Council met electronically on March 25, 2020 and discussed items related to the current COVID-19 pandemic in additional to regular business. The two areas are outlined as follows:

COVID-19 Related Reports:

Electronic Meetings and Delegation of Authority: On March 19, 2020, the provincial legislature passed the Municipal Emergency Act, 2020, amending the Municipal Act, 2001. The amending legislation provides enhanced means for members of municipal councils to meet electronically in...

Special Leamington Council Meeting - March 24, 2020

Leamington Council will hold three special Council meetings on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM (closed session) and 2:30 PM to consider staff reports and decisions related to the COVID-19 pandemic response.

Due to precautions being taken due to the COVID-19 emergency, no in-person delegations will be permitted at this meeting. If a person wishes to address an item listed on the agendas, a person may send an electronic submission to the Clerk at clerks@leamington.ca prior to the...

Social distancing applies to municipal and garbage collection workers too

Garbage Collection:

Leamington residents are being asked to respect the social distancing recommendations of health officials and please stay at least 2 metres away from garbage and recycling workers.

The Municipality’s collection contractor, GFL is reporting that drivers are being approached for conversation and with offers to help load items. While the sentiment is appreciated, please remember that the need for social distancing is vital. Please do not approach GFL staff who are working to keep...