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New venue will enhance parking options and accessibility
The Township of Wilmot, along with members of the Wilmot Canada Day Task Force are excited to unveil plans for the community’s 2025 Canada Day celebrations.
This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, July 1 at a brand-new location – Norm Hill Park. Located at 251 Jacob St. in New Hamburg, the space provides better parking and greater accessibility.
Admission is free to this family-friendly...
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Wilmot residents can register for a free tree starting April 1
The Township of Wilmot is giving residents a chance to support local reforestation efforts this spring. Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Wilmot residents can register to receive a free tree through the Wilmot Roots program.
Now in its third year, this tree giveaway initiative is made possible through donations from Enova Power Corporation and support from Let’s Tree Wilmot volunteers....
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Rescheduled event planned for April 26, 2025
After being cancelled in February due to inclement weather, Wilmot’s annual Heritage Day has a new date. The event will now happen on April 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the New Dundee Community Centre.
For over 30 years, Heritage Day has provided attendees with the chance to explore Wilmot’s distinctive culture and history. This year, the event embraces the theme 'Celebrating Wilmot’s Families'...
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After three months of deliberations, Wilmot Township Council has approved the 2025 Operating and Capital Budget, prioritizing essential municipal services, infrastructure maintenance, and long-term financial sustainability.
This budget begins to address years of financial decisions that have resulted in low reserves, underfunded operational costs, and service gaps.
The total 2025 budget for Wilmot Township is $29,278,441, reflecting a tax levy increase of 18.22%. For the...
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On February 20, 2025, the municipalities of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich, and the Region of Waterloo launched a new and improved version of the EngageWR platform. This interactive website provides community members a more accessible way for engaging with local government projects and initiatives.
Since its inception in 2018, the EngageWR site has helped municipalities communicate and engage with the people they serve. The EngageWR collaborative...
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