2020 was a challenging year for everyone including council and staff in Stirling-Rawdon.
Mayor Bob Mullin says the COVID-19 pandemic caused the municipality’s budget to be delayed along with some projects.
However, many did get done including important roadwork such as the resurfacing of Demorest Road, Sutherland Road North, Old Marmora Road and a portion of Tuftsville Road. Reconstruction of South Nancy Street within the Village was also completed.
One of the biggest accomplishments in Stirling-Rawdon was a change in contract terms with the Ontario Provincial Police.
“It was a change, there are still a number of people that would like to see our own police force but from a management standpoint and from a financial standpoint the change was really the only decision we could make and the benefits are appearing yearly in the budget.”
2020 also saw many technology upgrades in Stirling-Rawdon, LED lighting in the municipal complex, and the purchase by the joint fire service of a drone with infrared cameras to detect fires and help with search and rescue.
There were many upgrades to facilities on trails and in playgrounds. The 24 crypt columbarium at the Stirling Cemetery was budgeted in 2020 and will be installed in the spring of 2021, with many other upgrades to facilities on trails and in playgrounds anticipated by Council in the year ahead.
