Shoreline property owners within the Town of Essex have another tool to protect their homes and land from flooding with the launch of the new Shoreline Assistance Loan Program. The program is the first of its kind in the region and is designed to replace the provincial loan program which provided loans to shoreline property owners until it was discontinued in 2010.

The program will provide property owners with loans, in partnership with a local financial institution, to repair or construct protective works to prevent damage from erosion and flooding.

“Protecting your property from high water and erosion can be quite expensive, and this program is designed to ease the burden and allow property owners to take action when it’s needed most,” said Mayor Larry Snively. “It will allow property owners to undertake the work of protecting their properties while benefitting from competitive interest rates that would not be possible without this program.”

Under the program, eligible property owners will have the balance of their loans transferred onto their property tax account in the form of a local improvement charge. Property owners will pay back the loan with monthly payments; up to a ten year term.

Funding amounts are capped at either $250,000 or 30 per cent of the Current Assessed Value of the property.

The Town has also partnered with the Essex Region Conservation Authority, which will consult property owners to determine their best options for shoreline protection.

Property owners interested in applying or learning more about the program can contact shoreline@essex.ca or by visiting www.essex.ca/shoreline

In memory of Margaret Thompson from the Board of Directors, Staff & Volunteers at the Children's Treatment Centre

In loving memory of Rolly who passed away 8 years ago today.  Always in our thoughts, Yolande, Monique, Jean-Jacques, Rachelle & grandchildren

In loving memory of June St. Denis on Mother's Day from Ted, Gail & family

To Mom, Fran Bryan.  It has been 2 years since you left us and we miss you everyday.  Your kids, Gord, Nancy, Joanne, Maureen & Paul and all our families xoxo

Kinsmen TV Bingo will resume on February 22nd at 5:30PM.  Tickets will be available at their usual outlets as long as those outlets are open.  

Al-Anon offers hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics. Although regular in-person meetings are closed, Al-Anon Family Groups offers online and phone-in meetings. 

Following the generous support of the initial food drive on held on Sat. April 9th, a second Community Strong Food Drive is set in support of Loaves & Fishes and the Food Bank for Saturday May 9th from 11am to 1pm* with two new routes (1 west and 1 east) south of the 401. Both will be starting and finishing at Quickie Convenience location on the corner of Central and Ormond.

Monetary donations are graciously accepted via email transfer to the following: brockvillewinterclassic@gmail.com 

Items can also be dropped off at the radio station at 601 Stewart Blvd.

*A new date will be determined should there be rain or inclement weather.

Southbound Central Avenue is restricted to one lane south of E.C. Row Expressway due to road work on Deziel Drive and Rhodes Drive. The southbound right-turn lane on Central Avenue is also temporarily closed until Friday, May 8.