Jamie Nicholls

Change the lyrics... verse 2 to: They took all the trees and put them in a tree museum and charged all the people $450,000 to see them. verse 3 to: Hey farmer, farmer don't fill in your wetlands, harvest wetland plants sustainably on your lands verse 4 to: Late last night I heard a screen door slam, and a big yellow bulldozer paved over that sensitive land.

Dear Citizens, After much discussion with caucus members and the mover of bylaw 526.8, Mr. Austin Rikely-Krindle, the provisions of the bylaw in article 726 which expanded the protective band surrounding wetlands from 10 to 30 metres have been modified. The protective band will remain at the original 10 metres in the amended bylaw to be presented at the December session of council. Without the data that will soon be provided by our consultants, Eco2urb, I cannot in good cons...cience propose to move forward with the expansion of the protective band. The intent was to protect wetlands to the greatest extent possible and to not cause them harm. However, after listening to all citizens at the public consultation, receiving letters, electronic communications and discussions with citizens at district meetings, I realized quickly that the proposed provisions in article 726 to increase the buffer were causing great stress and undue harm to citizens who would be affected by the changes. I appreciate your patience in waiting for this response and apologies for any inconvenience. Should you have questions please do not hesitate to contact your council member or me. Yours faithfully, Jamie Nicholls Mayor

Tentative date for the Eco2Urb conservation workshop with citizens. If you are interested please register with your name, address and phone number at [email protected] so that we can have an idea of how many people are interested in coming.

To all Hudson High/Westwood grads back in town-welcome back. You’ll notice the Jetty is closed, Ben’s is the Viviry, Mullan’s is a B&B, the pits are a subdivision with our junior high at the entrance and the Gobi is no longer a launch pad for cosmic voyagers but rather a leafy, luxury enclave of Hudson. But the spirit of service of Hudsonites remains. The marina is now the beautiful Jack Layton park, and Hudson still has its natural beauty. A great weekend to all!!!

This morning I am at a meeting of Development Vaudreuil-Soulanges. I sit on the board of this organization as one of its directors. If you are a small business owner or thinking of going into business the following upcoming activities might interest you. https://developpementvs.com/calendrier/