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Welcome to the Township of Puslinch
The Township of Puslinch is located directly south of the City of Guelph and east of the City of Cambridge with Highway 401 bisecting the Township from east to west. Puslinch was named after the English home of Elizabeth Yonge, wife of Sir John Colborne, the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, 1828-35. Puslinch was incorporated as a Township on January 1, 1850. The Township residents celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2000. Villages in Puslinch include Aberfoyle, Aikensville, Arkell, Badenoch, Crieff, Glen Christie, Killean, Paddock's Corners, Morriston, Corwhin, Downey, Puslinch, and Puslinch Lake.
Bulletins and Events Additional Information
9/13/2007
What's the population of Puslinch?
According to Watson and Associates Economists Ltd.(2008), the population of Puslinch is 7,298.

6/2/2010
Highway #6 Safety Review
Please see link for the Ministry of Transportation's Highway #6 Safety Review - Highway 5 to Highway 401 (June 2010).

6/3/2010
Highway #6 By-Pass Update
Please see link for the Ministry of Transportation's presentation to Council regarding the proposed Highway #6 By-pass.

8/23/2010
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Resumes are being accepted for the position of Facility Maintainer for the new Multi-Use Recreational Facility.

8/30/2010
ARE YOU ON THE VOTERS' LIST?
The Voters' List of Electors is available for viewing at the Township Office, the Library and Community Centre. Electors should examine the list to ensure their names etc are correctly shown.

9/1/2010
RURAL HIGH-SPEED INTERNET UPDATE
In June 2009, Wellington County received funding as part of the Government of Ontario's Rural Connections Broadband programme.

9/5/2010
LAKEALIVE GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Lakealive Golf Tournament will be held Sunday, September 5, 2010 at the Cambridge Golf Club. Shotgum start at 1 p.m. $150 for golf as well as a dinner and dance at the Old Marina Restaurant. $50 for dinner & dance only, $20 for dance only. Se

9/6/2010
Township Office Closed Monday, September 6
The Township offices will be closed Monday, September 6 for the Labour Day Holiday.

9/7/2010
Election Compliance Audit Committee
The Township of Puslinch is seeking applications from interested professionals with an in-depth knowledge of campaign financing rules for appointment to the Election Compliance Audit Committee.

9/8/2010
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - MINI LAKES
A public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Puslinch Community Centre to consider a proposed Plan of Subdivision and Plan of Common Elements Condominium.

9/10/2010
Aberfoyle Fall Fair
Aberfoyle Fall Fair takes place Friday September 10 and Saturday, September 11 at the Aberfoyle Fairgrounds, 23 Brock Road South, Aberfoyle. See Link for more information.

9/11/2010
Puslinch Historical Society At the Fair September 11
Be sure to see the PUSLINCH HISTORICAL SOCIETY display of antique gadgets & gee-gaws at the Aberfoyle Fall Fair, September 11. See our retrospective presentation Farming in Puslinch which celebrates the 170th anniversary of the fair.

9/13/2010
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - NEUBAUER PIT
A public meeting has been scheduled for Monday, September 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Puslinch Community Centre. The purpose of the meeting is to consider changes to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

9/15/2010
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - GEDDES/KELEHER
A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Puslinch Municipal office to consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law.

9/25/2010
SUNRISE FAMILY DAY Sept 25
Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre Annual Hoofbeat Challenge and Family day taking place Saturday, September 25 "Rain or Shine" See Link for all of the fund details.

10/4/2010
Puslinch Historical Society Meeting - October 4 @ 7:30 p.m. Township Office
Virgil Martin from the GRCA will discuss changes in local rural landscapes & woodlands over the past 25 yrs. Recent photos compared with old photos will illustrate dramatic & intriguing changes.

10/23/2010
Duff's Church Bazaar
Saturday, October 23 from 10 to 1

10/25/2010
MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2010
Voting Day is October 25, 2010 for the Municipal Election. Voters will be able to cast their ballots for Mayor, Councillors, County Councillor (Ward 7), Separate School Trustees and Public School Trustees.

10/25/2010
NOTICE OF NOMINATION FOR OFFICE
Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of Puslinch of the offices that may be made by completing and filing in the office of the Clerk on the prescribed form...

11/8/2010
Puslinch Historical Society Meeting - November 8 @ 7:30 p.m. Township Office
Martyn Pullin, who operates Sheffield Museum nearby,will show photos t taken by Sylvester Main 100 years ago. The photos document daily life in pioneer times & are augmented by details from Mr. Main's journals.

12/31/2010
2009 Financial Statements
Please click link for the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch 2009 Year End Financial Statements.

12/31/2010
NEWS ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY TAXES
Tax Installment due dates are changing.

6/1/2011
2010 Puslinch Township Budget
The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch adopted a budget and set the tax rates for the year 2010 at their meeting on May 19, 2010. (see link for budget document)

6/30/2011
2009 Municipal Measures Report
The Municipal Performance Measurement Program (MPMP) is an initiative designed to provide taxpayers with useful information on service delivery and municipalities with a tool to improve those services over time.

12/1/2014
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)
OADA - Accessible Standards for Customer Service The Township of Puslinch is committed to being responsive to the needs of all its residents & has developed policies, procedures and practices. See link.

12/31/2014
HOURS OF OPERATION
The Township Administration office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. but closed from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Closed Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays.

12/31/2014
WELLINGTON COUNTY FESTIVALS & EVENTS
For information about what's going on in Wellington County, check out the County of Wellington Festivals and Event website.

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