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Solid waste a problem in Muskoka. Moon River Chutes choke point. Engineering firm reviews flooding. Growth pays for growth. Lippa Pit & Quarry application denied. Procedural by-law deferred to July Council meeting. Steering committee for Official Plan Review appointed.  -  Read more about Township Watch - June 2019

New senior staff joining the Township. Minett Joint Policy Review Steering Committee requests $125,000.00 for studies. Easier and faster way to file a by-law complaint on line. Explorers' Edge to provide bus service from the Muskoka area to five destination in Muskoka, including Port Carling. Standing and Advisory Committees members appointed. Township withdraws from party status at the LPAT regarding the Camel Lake Subdivision. Township seeking input on their new website and  -  Read more about Township Watch - May 2019

The consequences of building without building permits. Are Township By-Laws sufficient? 2018 Annual Fire Department report a “good news report”. Minett Interim Control By-Law extended for a one year  -  Read more about Township Watch - April 2019

Committee update on Short-Term Accommodation Uses, Re-aligning proposal of Muskoka Road 118 West in Port Carling at Armstrong Point Road, Update on Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, Upcoming family Jazz event in Port Carling, New council committee structures passes,  -  Read more about Township Watch - March 2019

Council unanimously defeats rezoning of Bala Bay Inn/Hostel, Township of Muskoka Lakes and District of Muskoka pass their 2019 budgets, Interim Fire Chief hired, Miss use of Torrance Barrens, Council unanimously defeats rezoning of Bala Bay Inn/Hostel, Township of Muskoka Lakes and District of Muskoka pass their 2019 budgets, Interim Fire Chief hired, Miss use of Torrance Barrens,  -  Read more about Township Watch - February 2019

Staff departures, new cell towers, boathouse usage, TML "sends a message" re Bala Falls, community hall boards, Muskoka Conservancy, and the 2019 budget  -  Read more about Township Watch - January 2019

Inaugural meetings, more Bala Falls, 2019 budget starts, Cannabis in the Township, integrity  -  Read more about Township Watch - December 2018

The MRA congratulations John Klinck on his re-appointment as District Chair, and Bracebridge Mayor Graydon Smith on his appointment as Deputy Chair. Both these appointments took place at the inaugural District Council meeting on Monday, December 10th, 2018 when the new council was sworn in.  -  Read more about District - Inaugural Council

Councillors for the 2018 to 2022 term sworn in Monday, December 3rd, 2018. The MRA was in attendance. We are pleased to share a brief report with you, including Mayor Harding's inaugural speech verbatim.  -  Read more about Township - Inaugural Council