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Special Council Meeting April 29 - Growth Management Update

County and Town Official Plan Updates

On April 7, 2026, the Province approved Simcoe County Official Plan Amendment No. 7, with changes. This County plan sets population, employment, and land needs forecasts to the year 2051. The Town used these forecasts to prepare Town Official Plan Amendment No. 5 (OPA 5).

The Town’s Growth Management Study and OPA 5 were deferred in June 2025 at the request of the Province. The Province has now asked the Town to complete the remaining steps needed to approve OPA 5...

Temporary Road Closure – Highway 89 (Both Directions)

🚧 UPDATE Road Closure -Highway 89, Alliston 🚧

Update as of 10:05 AM - Highway 89 has been fully re-opened.
Thank you for your patience.

Please be advised that Highway 89 is temporarily closed in both directions at the west end of Town, near the Tim Hortons, due to a structure fire.

Emergency services are on scene, and the closure will remain in effect until further notice to ensure public safety.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, plan ahead, and use alternate routes.

Thank you for your patience...

News Release - Earthfest Brings a Week of Fun, Learning, and Sustainable Action to New Tecumseth

April 17, 2026

Earthfest Brings a Week of Fun, Learning, and Sustainable Action to New Tecumseth

NEW TECUMSETH, ON – The Town of New Tecumseth is inviting residents to take part in Earthfest 2026, a week‑long series of sustainability‑focused events running from April 27 to May 2.

Earthfest Week will feature activities across the community, including educational opportunities, and family‑friendly programming. The week concludes with a Town Hall celebration on Saturday, May 2.

“Earthfest is an...

Update: Town Hall Phone Lines Restored

The Town of New Tecumseth’s corporate phone system has been fully restored.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while the issue was being resolved.

Residents may once again contact Town departments through:

• Phone: 705-435-3900
• Email: info@newtecumseth.ca
• Or in person at Town Hall - 24 Tupper Street, West, Alliston