Recommended timing for new skateparks pushed back to next decade
Posted July 8, 2026
Residents hoping for new skateparks in Alliston and Tottenham will likely have to wait until the next decade, with a staff report recommending the projects remain on the town's medium-term capital schedule at an estimated cost approaching $1.1 million each.
Foster seeks second vote to continue planning recreation projects to be 'shovel ready'
Posted July 8, 2026
Ward 3 Councillor. Paul Foster is asking council to reconsider last month's decision to shelve planning for two major recreation projects, setting up another debate over more than $80 million in proposed spending at a time when a town financial analysis warns the projects would ultimately require long-term borrowing and higher property taxes.
OPP issue reminder for residents to 'familiarize themselves with the applicable laws'
Posted July 10, 2026
The proliferation of electronic bikes and scooters has prompted Nottawasaga OPP to remind riders about the rules for using micromobility and off-road vehicles in New Tecumseth.
'Strong mayor' OPA motion back on council agenda for vote
Posted July 13, 2026
A month after a last minute decision to delay a vote on mayor Richard Norcross's motion to approve New Tecumseth Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 5 under the 'strong mayor' powers, it has returned to tonight's council meeting with one significant change, the inclusion of Beeton.
OPA 5 bylaw approved via strong mayor vote
Posted July 14, 2026
Barring any further political hurdles, New Tecumseth's Official Plan Amendment 5 (OPA 5) has been approved by virtue of Mayor Richard Norcross invoking his 'strong mayor powers' that forced a vote last night that only required support from three other councillors. It ended up tied at five, which under normal procedures would have defeated the motion.