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Town information

Household costs

Your 2026 tax estimate

Uses the Town’s 2026 figure: about $12 per $100,000 of assessment.

Transparency: this calculator estimates only your home’s extra cost from the Town’s 2026 tax change — not your full tax bill.

Use the assessed value, not the sale price.

Based on the Town’s $12-per-$100,000 figure. This is not a final tax bill. View the Town’s 2026 budget page.

Council recaps

September 24, 2026 — Regular Council Meeting

  • Pit agreement: The operator gave up its aggregate licence and now wants to fill the pit. Council questioned staff about the site alteration agreement.
  • Payment and roads: The Town receives $10 million over 20 years. The operator pays truck-related road damage separately, not from that $10 million.
  • Fill testing: Incoming fill is tested by a chemical lab before it arrives. Rush results take about 24 hours.
  • Review: Council carried a motion for a full legal and staff review of the site alteration by-law. A public report is due by the end of Q1 2027.
  • Legal and budget: Staff will hold a closed session with legal counsel on the agreement. Monitoring costs will go into the 2027 budget.
  • Pit process: Staff will develop a standard process with the Ministry of Natural Resources and review unregulated fill sites in town.
  • Expert input: Ministry and aggregate-industry experts will be invited to speak to the incoming council.
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September 10, 2026 — Regular Council Meeting

Based on the Town of Erin’s official Council Highlights.

  • Conservation budget: Erin’s share of Credit Valley Conservation’s draft 2027 budget would rise from about $93,000 to $106,000. It funds watershed management, climate resilience and environmental monitoring.
  • Election finances: New members joined the County’s Joint Compliance Audit Committee, which reviews candidates’ campaign finances.
  • Short-term rentals: Council discussed one rental unit per property, up to three guest rooms, an on-site operator and parking rules. No decision was made; staff will review other municipalities’ rules.
  • Closed session: Council discussed tribunal proceedings, a confidential program application and employment matters privately.
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Key Town projects

The issues we’re talking about

Updates will be posted in accordance with information published on the Town of Erin and Wellington County websites.

Living issue page

Wastewater

What could the sewer hookup cost your household?

Transparency: it estimates what connecting your home to Erin’s planned wastewater system could cost, using figures the Town has published. Illustrative only — Erin has published no defined per-property hookup charge.

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What’s happening

Town reports cover active work, traffic impacts and construction milestones.

Costs

No current household cost is listed.

Timeline

Timing varies by area.

Latest updates

Use the links below for the latest available updates.

Elora Cataract Trail / sewer worksWastewater construction liaison updates
Living issue page

Roads & construction

What’s happening

Town road services and County closures have separate official pages.

Costs

No project cost is listed without a linked official source.

Timeline

Timing varies. Check official notices before travelling.

Latest updates

Use the link below for the latest available updates.

Town road informationCounty closures
Living issue page

Growth & water

What’s happening

Town pages track water servicing and growth planning.

Costs

No household cost is listed.

Timeline

Milestones are listed on the project page and in official reports.

Latest updates

Use the link below for the latest available updates.

Water-servicing projectGrowth strategy report

Meetings made easy

Before the meeting

Read the official agenda. A plain-language preview appears here after review.

Upcoming agendas

After the meeting

Find minutes and videos on the Town page. Plain-language recaps appear above.

Minutes and videos

Public Q & A

Verified answers are public. Emailed questions are not posted automatically.

Emergency numbers

Use 911 when life, safety or property is in immediate danger.

Police · Fire · Ambulance

Immediate emergency

911
Road-related emergencies

Ontario Provincial Police

1-888-310-1122
Town water system

Drinking water emergency

519-939-8529
Town services

Municipal office

519-855-4407

Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except holidays.

Contact form
County transportation

Ride Well

1-833-900-7433

On-demand, door-to-door travel in Wellington County and Guelph.

Service details

Emergency alerts

Important: This page does not replace 911 or official alerts. In an emergency, call 911.
No active alerts at this time. Checked Oct. 1, 2026 — no weather or emergency alerts for Guelph – Erin – Southern Wellington County. Official links only; this page does not show live feeds.
Severe weather

Environment Canada weather alerts

Warnings and alerts for Guelph – Erin – Southern Wellington County.

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Public emergency warnings

Alert Ready

Canada’s emergency alerting system, including alerts sent to compatible wireless devices.

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Local notices

Town of Erin newsroom

Town notices, public updates and local service information.

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County notices

Wellington County news & notices

Official County news, notices and service updates.

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Regional public health

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health

Health advisories, service updates and regional public-health information.

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Police alerts

OPP alerts

Ontario Provincial Police public safety alerts.

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Local road conditions

Municipal 511

Municipal road conditions, closures and construction information.

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Provincial highways

Ontario 511

Provincial highway conditions, closures, incidents and winter road information.

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Power outages

Hydro One outage map

Reported outages and restoration information from Hydro One.

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Hydro One text alerts: residents can text “outage” to 92887 to receive outage updates.

Emergency preparedness

Make a household plan and check official guidance.

If an alert is active: follow official instructions. This page does not show live alerts.

Town preparedness planning

Local guidance on plans, emergency kits and municipal response.

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County emergency response plan

County roles, responsibilities and procedures for major emergencies.

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Public health

Regional health information and services for Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph.

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Funding opportunities

Roads & construction

Elora Cataract Trail / sewer works

Town updates cover sewer and culvert work on the trail. Check closure limits before travelling.

Read project update PDF

Report a pothole

Send the Town the location and details of a road surface problem.

Report a pothole

Town notices & closures

Public notices and news releases can include temporary closures, water notices and service changes.

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Town roads information

Road maintenance, winter operations and municipal road services.

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Town project updates

Wastewater construction liaison updates

Monthly reports cover work, traffic impacts and milestones.

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Town Council

Town meetings

Find agendas, minutes, and recordings for every Town meeting on the Town’s official meeting portal.

2026 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule (PDF) Procedural By-law (meeting rules) Meeting page Next agenda

Council meetings

  • Closed Session (In Camera) — Not open to the public; permitted only for the reasons listed in section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001. Held as needed within other meetings.
  • Council/Staff Working Meeting — A special meeting called by Council resolution so Council and Town staff can work through specific matters together. Held as needed.
  • Inaugural Meeting — The first meeting of a newly elected Council, held after November 14 in an election year. Once per term.
  • Public Meeting — A meeting where the public can give input on matters required by legislation, such as Planning Act zoning or official plan amendments. Held as required.
  • Regular Council Meeting — The scheduled business meeting where Council debates and votes on Town decisions. Second and fourth Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, with one meeting each in July and August.
  • Special Council Meeting — Called outside the regular schedule by the Mayor at any time, or by the Clerk when a majority of Council members request one; only the business listed in the notice or agenda may be decided. Held as needed.

Committees and boards

Committee meeting dates are posted on the Town’s committee meeting schedule page.

  • Ad Hoc Committee — A temporary committee Council creates to study one specific issue; it disbands once it delivers its report to Council. Held as needed.
  • Committee of Adjustment — Decides requests for minor exceptions to zoning rules (minor variances) and for land severances (consents). Regular meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The same members also sit as the Property Standards Committee, which hears appeals of property standards orders.
  • Environment & Sustainability Advisory Committee — Advises Council on environmental and sustainability matters. Meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at Town Hall.
  • Erin Economic Development Committee — Advises Council on growing Erin’s local economy and supporting businesses. Meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at Town Hall.
  • Hillsburgh Community Committee — Focuses on community life and local priorities in Hillsburgh. Meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room at Town Hall.
  • Joint Compliance Audit Committee — A joint committee of the County of Wellington member municipalities that decides whether the election campaign finances of candidates and registered third-party advertisers should be audited. Meets as needed around elections.
  • Parks, Recreation & Trails Advisory Committee — Advises on parks, trails, and recreation needs and projects across Erin. Meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at Town Hall.
  • Town of Erin Heritage Committee — Advises Council on protecting Erin’s heritage properties and history under the Ontario Heritage Act. Meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room at Town Hall.

Speak to Council

Send delegation requests by noon on the Wednesday before the meeting.

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Special Town Hall meetings

Upcoming agendas

Local businesses

Listings sourced from the Town of Erin and Erin Chamber directories.

Town directoryErin Chamber directoryCommunity Futures

Community events

Erin and Hillsburgh events from official local calendars. Checked Sept. 30, 2026.

Town calendarChamber calendarLibrary calendar
Community notice — Village of Erin Infrastructure Project (wastewater, water and road rehabilitation): Public Information Meeting, Session 2. The Town is holding it on Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m. (presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.) in the Shamrock Room, Centre 2000, 14 Boland Drive, Erin. The same information was presented at Session 1 on September 28, so residents only need to attend one session. Seating is limited — arrive early. Meeting materials will be posted on the Town of Erin website following the sessions.
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Community groups & clubs

Non-profits & service clubs

Everyday services

High-use resident tasks and information.

Town plans & reports

Historic documents are clearly labelled.

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Local forecast

Environment Canada snapshot issued Sept. 30, 2026 at 6:22 p.m. EDT.

Current forecast
Thu, Oct. 1A few showers ending near noon, then cloudy, 40% chance of showers · 23° / 11°
Fri, Oct. 2Cloudy, 30% chance of showers · 19° / 5°
Sat, Oct. 3Sunny · 18° / 4°
Sun, Oct. 4Mix of sun and cloud, 30% chance of showers · 20° / 7°
Municipal services

Town of Erin Municipal Office

5684 Trafalgar Rd., Hillsburgh

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Grand River Conservation Authority

Conservation areas, trails, outdoor recreation and watershed information.

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