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Tillsonburg, ON – Town Council passed its 2021 Budget at its January 11 meeting, approving a modest 0.83 per cent increase to the Town of Tillsonburg municipal tax levy.

“Budget deliberations are always challenging and perhaps never more so than this year due to potential impacts and variables from the COVID-19 virus,” says Mayor Stephen Molnar. “As a Council, and a corporation, we have continued to seek a balance between planning for the future and addressing...
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The Town of Tillsonburg is announcing today that the Transfer Station (50 Newell Road) will be closed, effective January 14, 2021, for the duration of the provincial emergency. 

“The Premier has instructed Ontarians to stay at home whenever possible and only leave home for essential errands like picking up groceries, or prescriptions,” says Mayor Stephen Molnar. “Closing the Transfer Station at this time respects that direction and will help protect our community...
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The Town of Tillsonburg is pleased to announce that Systemair has purchased the 10 Rouse Street property. This property is located adjacent to and directly east of their existing facility at 8 Rouse Street in Tillsonburg. The 10 Rouse Street property contains an 86,400 square foot building on 19 acres and will enable Systemair to increase their vertical integration and bring additional jobs to Tillsonburg.

“Since Systemair consolidated their operations to Tillsonburg in 2013...
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Most people in Tillsonburg don’t think about their local hydro utility company unless the power is out. However, Dan Rasokas, chair of the Tillsonburg Hydro Inc. (THI) board of directors, expects that will change in the coming months as THI directs more of its energy into public education and engagement.

“The vision of Tillsonburg Hydro is to deliver electricity through safe, dependable, cost-effective and environmentally responsible practices,” says Rasokas....
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The Town of Tillsonburg is pleased to announce that Glendale Park (located at the intersection of Christie Street and Allen Street) is getting new playground equipment for Christmas.

“The new playground will be nature-themed with multiple climbing structures, a multi-person swing and zip line structure, as well as slides and sound activities,” explains Chris Baird, interim Director of Recreation, Culture and Parks.

While the new playground won’t be ready for use...
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