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- 786
Preserve Our Heritage Harbour, a citizen's advocacy group, has urgent concerns about the recent destruction at Cobourg's cherished Waterfront Nature Park.
From damaged ecosystems to a lack of transparency in decision-making, the community feels sidelined and unheard. As advocates for a sustainable and inclusive future, Preserve Our Heritage Harbour urges Cobourg Council to update the public on plans for the Waterfront Nature Park (and its immediate environs) and reinstate community involvement.
As background, in Council on November 20, 2024, Councillor Mutton put forth a motion requesting "the Director of Community Services to formalize an interim management plan for the tracking and management of the [Waterfront RP] Nature Park in order to protect the valuable parkland asset and to keep the public informed … ."
This seemed like a rather innocuous request considering the great interest in this park among the public at large and the naturalist community in particular.
- 1135
I have been playing clarinet in the Northumberland Orchestra for 44 years – that's almost as long as the ensemble has been in existence. Founded in 1978 by Philip Schaus, we are officially called the NOS, Northumberland Orchestra Society. We draw musicians from all over our county, and beyond, and we rehearse and perform at Trinity United Church in Cobourg.
The philharmonic choir, that joined forces with the orchestra in 1979, fell victim to COVID-19. We also lost musicians and audience members, and we are trying to rebound.
Our new music director, Patrick Headley, has played bassoon for us on many occasions over the years, before he became our conductor. He says this about our organization: "... the NOS stands out as one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences of my musical career."
- 2148
Victoria Hall is the seat of our local government. It houses municipal offices. It is the home of the Art Gallery of Northumberland and the Concert Hall. Surely such a dignified edifice does not deserve to be graced with the disturbing presence of two mechanical werewolves, one guarding each side of the building's main entrance!
Through online research I discovered that these gruesome figures can be purchased through COSTCO for about $400 each. Advertised as "menacing" and "monster," they will give one and all a "classic Halloween fright."
- 2784
OPINION PIECE
By Councillor Miriam Mutton
The 2022-2026 term of Cobourg Town Council is my third term as a Municipal Councillor. It is an honour to serve the community as your elected representative.
My other two terms spanned 2006-2014. During that time, there were several studies of police service models for our community.
It is a topic of public interest and varying opinions. And our world and community needs, as well as technology have changed and continue to change, sometimes dramatically. As a member of Council I have a duty to listen and to learn, to make an informed decision. Consideration for potential outcomes and probable results; and ensuring capacity to adapt and progress with change are also important.
On the latest topics of police service models I have aimed to keep informed, including participating in related discussions at Town Council meetings and watching presentations at the County Council.
- 3550
As Mayor of Cobourg, my concerns regarding the encampment and plans regarding 310 Division are more than valid. The sale of the former Brookside Youth Detention Centre, current home of the Cobourg based encampment, will result in it soon becoming private property. This means, in a matter of weeks, all those currently inhabiting this site will be removed. There are no protections for private property under any "Waterloo" judicial decisions, despite any advocate's claims to the contrary. Private property is just that -- private.
310 Division has been promoted as a panacea for our current homeless crisis in Cobourg. I supported 310 Division as one tool in the proverbial tool shed but it is very far from resolving these issues. I have stated clearly numerous times that Cobourg and its Council are not now or ever going to be responsible for any form of social service type funding, or certainly, delivery. These issues are at the feet of three senior levels of government: Federal, Provincial, and County. They have the mandates, the financial resources, and the staffing expertise. Cobourg, as a municipal level of government, does not.
With the shocking and disturbing violent events that occurred just last week in Kingston at their encampment, my concerns for the safety of Cobourg's citizens only grows. I firmly believe it is a matter of time before similar actions occur here in Cobourg. Kingston's nightmare events will not be isolated.