Members discussed state-level bills (including a referenced Senate Bill 564) that could limit municipal development controls such as numerical caps, road-length limits, and restrictions on placing utilities in open-space buffers; planning members agreed to follow the bills and consider letters or testimony.

<p>TORONTO, Ontario - The Ontario government's newly introduced Bill 17 could potentially nullify municipal green building standards, raising concerns among climate advocates and local authorities [1]...

Council discusses federal funding application and fire levy replacement for fiscal year 2026

Senators evaluate options for a municipal renewal with an increase set for October.

Members debated the '3‑acre' stormwater threshold and whether regional state utilities would preempt towns; the committee included funding for ANR technical support and referenced a $10 million clean‑water allocation and a modest $100,000 line for helping towns form stormwater utilities.

The House adopted the committee conference report on HB 1588, which authorizes special assessment districts to finance municipal infrastructure tied to new housing and clarifies multifamily development rules in commercial zones. Supporters say it clarifies law and funds upgrades; opponents say it removes local review and shifts litigation risk to towns.

Bhalla Defies Federal Order On Sanctuary City Laws.

Trustees voted June 2 to adopt a resolution opposing the state "Build Act," with staff and trustees saying the measure could diminish local zoning authority and override the village comprehensive plan; staff said Metro West and other municipalities are coordinating opposition.

Councilman seeks resolution against state legislation removing municipal powers on dwelling units.