Southern Perspective – Episode 17
Episode 17, Mayor Lachlan MacDonald walks us through the September 14th and 28th, 2026 South Glengarry council meetings, covering the debate over financing the Glen Walter water tower, how costs should be shared between water users and taxpayers, and the importance of public consultation before major financial decisions are made.
The discussion also explores a proposed residential development at the former Impala Motel property, questions surrounding infrastructure capacity and future development costs, and the return of an exotic animal bylaw exemption request involving two spider monkeys. These discussions raise important questions about public safety, consistent enforcement of municipal regulations, and council’s decision-making process.
Additional topics include agricultural drainage improvements, proposed municipal service fees for 2027, financial support for Beyond 21 and the Martintown Mill Preservation Society, conservation authority restructuring, and how council continues balancing infrastructure investment, community needs, financial fairness, and public accountability.
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Because it goes beyond meeting minutes — giving residents a clear, conversational understanding of how decisions are made, why they matter, and how they shape the future of South Glengarry.
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