NDCI reunion tradition continues
The tradition continued recently when some 100 former students of Napanee Collegiate gathered for an annual reunion luncheon that has been going on for more than 35 years. It was in 1980 that a small group of former teachers and... Continue reading→
The Cartwrights and the Napanee Golf & Country Club
The Napanee Golf and Country Club is certainly deserving of your article, ‘NGCC Celebrates 120 year history’, in your Aug. 3 edition. It should be noted, however, that Sir Richard Cartwright, a prominent landowner and Minister of the Crown in... Continue reading→
Local driving habits are a problem
Walking and driving around Napanee one cannot help but notice a number of troubling behaviours exhibited by today’s motorists. In most of urban Napanee the speed limit is 50 kilometres per hour. To many drivers that appears to be nothing... Continue reading→
Third-party planning is preferable
Re: ‘Time to bring planning in-house’, Napanee Beaver, July 27. While it was clearly not Mr. Hogle’s intention with his impassioned plea to bring planning ‘in house’, his stated desire for more local approachability and the opportunity for direct communication... Continue reading→
Urban forest hasn’t been neglected
After reading Gale Rogers’ letter to the editor, ‘Urban forest still being neglected,’ in The Napanee Beaver on July 27, I feel it necessary to set the record straight. The “one tree planted diligently by L&A Court House staff” was... Continue reading→
Speeding on town roads a concern
Most days, I enjoy taking a walk around Napanee. However, like earlier writers to the Beaver, I’ve become concerned about a lack of traffic preparation in regards to the downtown dig. The car activity on Camden Road has increased fivefold... Continue reading→
Urban forest still being neglected
There are still no trees being planted. Well, there was one, planted diligently by Lennox and Addington County staff in front of the court house. Meanwhile, along Bridge and Dundas Streets where mature trees were removed: void. The exceptions have... Continue reading→
Time for town to bring planning in-house
Town staff is currently reviewing the way building and planning services are delivered. This is long over-due. Since Greater Napanee was created, planning services have been contracted out to a firm in Kingston called IBI Group. Most residents have never... Continue reading→
Law Enforcement Torch Run a hit
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all those who participated in this years Law Enforcement Torch Run despite the rain. The weather did not dampen our spirits any, as we remembered Lionel Taylor, and raised awareness and... Continue reading→
Questioning wisdom of statue concept
In reference to the town council on the proposal of a statue of Sir John A. MacDonald in town square, this idea has been sprung on the community without any adequate feedback, alternate proposals, costs for maintenance or liability insurance,... Continue reading→