With the demise of print newspapers in the community, the District of Muskoka has mailed out letters informing community members that council will be holding a public meeting to determine other forms for gathering input and communicating statutory notices, particularly planning matters, to residents.
In the past, the municipalities paid print newspapers to publish their notices. It was their primary form of fulfilling their obligation to communicate, disclose, and gather input, particularly on the planning applications before them. With the demise of print newspapers in our communities, municipalities are exploring alternative forms of communication, which will also require Official Plan amendments in order to reflect those changes.
Public meetings are being held to gather input from the community on preferred methods of communication. Those who do not make a submission, either in person or in writing before a decision is made, will not be able to appeal council’s decision.
The District Municipality of Muskoka will hold a meeting on the same on January 18, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the council chambers. If you wish to make a written comment, you must forward your submission no later than January 17 by emailing: [email protected]
You can also make a comment in person at the meeting. To watch a live stream of the meeting on the meeting date, click HERE. For further information, contact District Clerk Amy Back at 705-645-2100 or email [email protected]
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