The list of certified candidates running for municipal council this October is now available on the municipal website.

Congratulations to the following candidates who have been acclaimed to office for the 2022-2026 term:

Middlesex Centre voters will have the opportunity to vote by internet or telephone during the voting period beginning Monday, October 17.

middlesexcentre.ca/vote2022

Love pickleball? We've added two more outdoor courts in Bryanston. There are now three pickleball courts in Bryanston, one with a net shared on the tennis court and two with lines only (bring your own net).

Also, the tennis/pickleball courts at Delaware Lions Park are closed until after Labour Day to allow for court refinishing and the installation of new nets and posts.

Last chance to Splash! Middlesex Centre's splash pads at Heritage Park, Westbrook Park and the Komoka Wellness Centre will close after the Labour Day weekend.

New Playground for Westbrook Park. Westbrook Park is getting a new playground! Unfortunately, this means the playground will be closed in early September to allow for construction of the new one to begin.

Washrooms Closing for Season. All park washrooms will close later in September.

Fall Skating Schedule. Looking forward to public skating and pick-up hockey/shinny? The fall recreational skating schedule for the Komoka Wellness Centre and Ilderton Arena is now available on the website or for pick-up at the arenas.

The Ontario Building Code requires pumping out septic tanks once sludge occupies one-third of its capacity. Pumping out this sludge protects the septic system’s disposal bed from clogging up prematurely. Rather than manually measuring this from time-to-time, we recommend that you get into the habit of pumping out your septic tank every three to five years.

Given that we’re heading into fall, now is a great time to consider pumping out your septic tank and inspecting the tank’s inlet and outlet before winter arrives. If there’s a filter on its outlet, now is a good time to clean it off.

Preventative maintenance now may save you from dealing with an emergency in February when outdoor conditions aren’t as cooperative! To find a contractor, simply ‘google’ septic tank pumping.

If you have any questions, contact Middlesex Centre's Building Services.

As we move into the fall, some municipal construction projects are wrapping up and others are just getting started, including:

Thank-you for your patience and understanding while these projects are underway.

Work is also getting underway on the Transportation Master Plan. This plan will guide policies and infrastructure initiatives for Middlesex Centre's transportation system over the next 20 years. Residents will have a chance to provide input into the plan as it is developed.

We’re looking for residents to volunteer their homes to test for lead in the municipality’s drinking water system.

This is routine testing to ensure the safety of our municipal water system.

What’s involved? One our licensed operators will come to your home between 8 am and 3 pm. The operator will take a sample from your kitchen tap. The test takes about 45 minutes and uses less than 50 litres of water. You will get a copy of the test results for your home.

If you can help, contact Eric Joudrey, Water/Wastewater Operations Manager with Middlesex Centre, to arrange an appointment (email or call 519-666-0190 ext 5255). Please include your address in your message.

Note: If you are looking for information on testing your well water, please check with the Middlesex-London Health Unit.

middlesexcentre.ca/news

If you have non-urgent or general concerns about roads, parks or municipal facilities, you can report a concern at any time through our website.