The public will have to attend City Hall for meetings as the City ends livestreaming and electronic delegating.

Hamilton Farmers Market Chair and Treasurer Both Resign in Protest
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The Chair and the Treasurer of the Hamilton Farmers Market Board of Directors have both resigned from the Market Board on Monday in protest of City Council’s plans to privatize the downtown Hamilton facility.

Hamilton Police Board Violates Open Meeting Rules, Again
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HPSB Administrator Kirsten Stevenson sent an email at 2:19 p.m. Monday informing the public there be no live stream of the meeting, citing “problems” with the screencasting audio.

Neighbours Opposed New Home on East 22nd Street, Now The OLT Will Decide
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Nearby homeowners oppose rental duplexes in their neighbourhood, writing they are concerned about traffic, parking, noise, and setting a precedent that will allow more housing in their mature area.

Hamilton Police Board Held Secret Emergency Meeting on September 2nd
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The Police Board is not saying what it did during the meeting, beyond announcing they are making National Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30 a statutory holiday for Hamilton Police.

Hamilton Cmte of Adjustment Member Skeptical About COVID Vaccines
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A long-time member of the Committee of Adjustment says he’s “getting a list of the six top litigators in the province” in response to COVID vaccine mandates.

Hamilton City Clerk: Farmers Market Board Not an Arm of the City under MFIPPA
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The City Manager’s Office says the City of Hamilton is transparent while at the same time refusing to release public information.

LPAT Approves Nine-Storey Development at 600 James North at Burlington Street
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“This site is a model example involving transit, with the existing City bus service at this intersection, the existing GO Station on James within walking distance, and the City’s intent to enhance the James corridor in future with a rapid transit line from the harbour in the north to the airport in the south”, write LPAT in approval.

Hamilton Committee of Adjustment for March 18, 2021 Preview
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Land values are driving the variances at Hamilton’s Committee of Adjustment this week with numerous applications for severances and secondary units.

Hamilton Police Project $1.6-Million Surplus for 2020
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Hamilton’s Police Service is projecting a $1.6-million fiscal surplus for 2020, which the HPS attributes to significantly lower than average retirements, decreased training due to COVID physical distancing requirements, and decreased use of fuel, utilities, and supplies.
Milinda C. Athulathmudali of Dundas Named to Hamilton Police Services Board
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The provincial government appointed Dundas resident Milinda “Mel” C. Athulathmudali to the Hamilton Police Services Board for a three year term beginning on September 10, 2020.