Southern Perspective – Episode 04
A Conversation with South Glengarry Mayor Lachlan McDonald
Glengarry TV’s Southern Perspective returns with Episode 04, featuring another in-depth one-on-one conversation with Township of South Glengarry Mayor Lachlan McDonald.
This episode recaps the October 14th council meeting, where council addressed a wide range of governance, environmental, infrastructure, and community priorities. Key topics included zoning bylaw amendments to protect prime farmland, pilot projects for monarch butterfly habitat restoration, and investments in municipal maintenance through the purchase of wheeled excavator attachments.
Mayor McDonald also discusses council’s decision to award the 2026 municipal election services contract to Votes Canada Limited, the debate over heritage designation for the Glengarry County Archives, the introduction of a speed limit bylaw for the Peanut Line recreational trail, and the extension of a 10-year lease with the City of Cornwall for the paramedic base at the Lancaster Fire Station.
The discussion goes beyond the meeting minutes, offering insight into the practical challenges of balancing agricultural protection, environmental stewardship, community safety, and fiscal responsibility. Mayor McDonald provides context on how these decisions affect residents today and how they shape South Glengarry’s future.
Southern Perspective continues to keep residents informed, engaged, and connected to the work being done at the municipal level, while highlighting the stories and decisions that define Glengarry’s path forward.
