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News Release - Mayor’s 2026 Budget Brings Improvements to Serve You Better

News Release Date: November 4, 2025 

Mayor’s 2026 Budget Brings Improvements to Serve You Better

NEW TECUMSETH, ON – New Tecumseth residents can look forward to meaningful improvements in their community following the approval of the Mayor’s 2026 Budget. The budget includes a 2.84% property tax increase for services and a 1% tax increase for Capital Levy—amounting to approximately $155 per household.

Residents will see direct benefits in the year ahead. The opening of Fire Station #4 and the hiring...

News Release - Council Approves Land Exchange for New Banting Memorial High School Site

News Release Date: November 4, 2025 

Council Approves Land Exchange for New Banting Memorial High School Site

NEW TECUMSETH, ON – At the November 3, 2025, Council meeting, Council approved a land exchange agreement with the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), paving the way for the relocation and construction of a new Banting Memorial High School.

“The community has been promised a replacement for Banting High School for many years,” said Mayor Richard Norcross. “It is exciting that the...

News Release-2026 Draft Budget Proposes Key Improvements:New Website, Better Roads, & Enhanced Parks

News Release Date: October 9, 2025 

2026 Draft Budget Proposes Key Improvements: New Website, Better Roads, and Enhanced Parks for New Tecumseth

NEW TECUMSETH, ON – Mayor Richard Norcross and Council met on October 8 for the first 2026 Budget Working Session and Public Input Session. The proposed draft budget focuses on maintaining essential services, planning for future growth, and managing costs responsibly. The proposed tax change is 2.33% plus a 1% capital levy, which equals about $142 per...

Remembrance Day Talk

The Museum on the Boyne will mark Remembrance Day with a compelling afternoon of history and heroism, featuring a special talk by author and historian Peter Monahan.

The event, scheduled for November 11 at 2 PM, promises to be a powerful tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who served in World War I and World War II.

Monahan, known for his engaging storytelling and deep historical insight, will share bold accounts of bravery, lesser-known facts, and moving tales that shaped the course of...