In Episode 17, Mayor Jamie MacDonald walks us through the September 14th and September 28th council meetings, covering North Glengarry’s 2025 audited financial statements, an $81.5 million accumulated surplus, significant municipal reserves, and a $5.6 million environmental liability associated with future landfill closure and remediation costs.
The discussion also explores the Dunvegan Community Hall floor replacement, the proposed revitalization of local veterans’ memorials, a $368,000 bridge rehabilitation project, and the declaration of surplus municipal lands in Maxville. Additional topics include road maintenance, changes to dog control services, and the success of the Household Hazardous Waste Depot, including potential regional partnerships.
We also take a closer look at municipal accountability and public trust, including concerns raised by residents about transparency at council meetings, how decisions are made, and whether public input is genuinely reflected in those decisions. Together, these discussions highlight the challenges of balancing infrastructure investment, financial responsibility, community priorities, and greater accountability to North Glengarry residents
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