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Chris Fell, Local Journalism Initiative reporter

Chris Fell covers The Blue Mountains and Grey Highlands under the Local Journalism Initiative, which is funded by the Government of Canada

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Recent Work by Chris

Grey Highlands mayor has second thoughts about parkland fees

Grey Highlands mayor has second thoughts about parkland fees

Mayor will bring a reconsideration resolution to look at phasing a $1,500 increase planned for the municipality's parkland dedication fee
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TBM councillor withdraws 2nd motion opposing pumped storage project

TBM councillor withdraws 2nd motion opposing pumped storage project

Coun. Paula Hope said she's shelving her motion until council hears more information about the project
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Grey Highlands councillor wants presentation from Talisman developers

Grey Highlands councillor wants presentation from Talisman developers

While the Talisman proposal is in the planning stages with the county, it's unusual for it to come before council
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Grey Highlands will not paint branding on Hwy 10 crosswalk

Grey Highlands will not paint branding on Hwy 10 crosswalk

Grey Highlands staff recommended the municipality stick with standard crosswalk painting to avoid liability
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Grey Highlands council goes back-and-forth on pickleball courts

Grey Highlands council goes back-and-forth on pickleball courts

Local pickleball group would like to start fundraising for four new outdoor courts in Flesherton
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TBM considers new rule prohibiting single home builds on vacant lots

TBM considers new rule prohibiting single home builds on vacant lots

The zoning change is meant to promote 'infill development' and would allow landowners to apply for an exemption if they want to build a single-family home on a vacant lot in town
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TBM may expand community improvement plan

TBM may expand community improvement plan

Council will consider options to expand the community improvement plan to the entire municipality
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Water/sewage servicing allocation policy coming soon to TBM

Water/sewage servicing allocation policy coming soon to TBM

New policy would replace 'first-come, first-served' method the town has used to allocate services for many years
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CAO laments 'this is getting messy' as TBM council waffles over Campus of Care

CAO laments 'this is getting messy' as TBM council waffles over Campus of Care

Council delays decision to continue designing water/wastewater service plan, CAO warns more delays could unravel entire project
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Grey, TBM plan bigger pump station at future Blue Mountain roundabout

Grey, TBM plan bigger pump station at future Blue Mountain roundabout

The original $2 million estimate to relocate the water booster station has grown to $6.9 million as the project has expanded
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