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Martin, Toronto law firm partner are cousins Author of the article: Monte Sonnenberg Publishing date: Apr 20, 2021  •  56 minutes ago  •  3 minute read  •  Port Dover Coun. Amy Martin has confirmed that a first cousin is a partner with the Toronto law firm that holds the contract to review ethical and integrity issues involving Norfolk council. This relationship will be the subject of a staff report to council May 11. Photo by Monte Sonnenberg /Reformer file photo Article c...

Article content The floor remains open to public input on Norfolk County’s 2021 operating budget now that this year’s deliberations are headed for a seventh day. Last week, Norfolk County issued directions for anyone who wishes to provide input but who does not use a computer or have access to one. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. County continues to encourage input on budget Back to video “We would like to ensure all constituents are equally...

Article content A search is underway for a new clerk in Norfolk County now that current clerk Andy Grozelle is moving on. “I’d like to thank Andy for his service to Norfolk County, particularly over the last two years,” Mayor Kristal Chopp said in a news release Wednesday night. “The guidance he provided to council – specifically the new faces around the table – has been important and appreciated.” We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Norf...

Article content Norfolk’s supervisor of bylaw enforcement shared this week a little-known consequence of current planning policies on the public complaints process. Former police officer Jim Millson told Norfolk council Tuesday that the trend to smaller lots in subdivisions has made residents more conscious of bylaw infractions on neighbouring properties. The result is a higher call volume and upward pressure on enforcement costs. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshin...

Article content A new death attributed to COVID-19 was announced by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Tuesday after a weekend surge of new cases. The health unit provided no information on the age or gender of the community member and only said the person was not living in a long-term care or retirement facility before being admitted to hospital where they died. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. New COVID-19 death reported by health unit Back to vide...

Town hall subjected to deep cleaning