Sam Grosso - Ameliasburgh Councillor

08/06/2026

08/05/2026

From a secret location in Prince Edward County SUGAR-RAY

08/05/2026

From a secret location in Prince Edward County

08/03/2026

Reflecting on Simcoe Day 🇨🇦

Today’s Civic Holiday is known in many Ontario communities as Simcoe Day, named after John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada.

Simcoe deserves recognition for supporting the 1793 legislation that began restricting slavery in Upper Canada. The law prohibited the further importation of enslaved people and provided for the eventual freedom of children born into slavery. However, it did not immediately free people who were already enslaved. Slavery was not fully abolished throughout most of the British Empire until 1834. (Parks Canada⁠)

At the same time, we must acknowledge the more troubling side of Simcoe’s legacy. His government encouraged British settlement, built roads and established communities on Indigenous lands. Although he maintained alliances and formal dealings with First Nations, the colonial system he helped establish contributed to the loss of Indigenous lands, authority and sovereignty.

History is rarely simple. We can recognize Simcoe’s role in taking an important early step against slavery while also being honest about the harmful effects of colonial expansion on Indigenous peoples.

Simcoe Day can be an opportunity to celebrate progress, reflect on the full history of Ontario and recognize the voices and experiences that were too often left out.

I would definitely wear that jacket to council meetings

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Civic Holiday. 🍁

07/10/2026

Hi All,

I wanted to provide another update regarding the ongoing County Road 3 construction.

Following our investigation of the unexpected subgrade conditions, we have directed the contractor to excavate the soft material on both the north and south sides of the existing concrete roadway. A geotextile separation fabric and geogrid reinforcement will be installed over the native subgrade before placing new granular road base. This treatment will stabilize the roadway structure by preventing the underlying clay soils from migrating into the new granular material. The existing concrete roadway remains structurally sound and will remain in place as part of the final road structure.

While these conditions were unforeseen, the additional work will ultimately result in a stronger and more durable roadway than originally planned. The additional costs associated with this work will be covered through the project's contingency allowance and will likely extend the original project schedule by two weeks.

Prior to construction, we reviewed the geotechnical information from the previous phases of the County Road 3 rehabilitation, and the subsurface materials appeared to be consistent with what has been encountered on this phase. However, the way the material behaved after the asphalt was removed was significantly different from the previous phases. At this point, the reason for this difference remains unclear, and we will continue working with our consultant and contractor to better understand the cause.

Unfortunately, these unforeseen conditions mean the temporary traffic signals will need to remain in place through the weekend and likely until later next week. We are working to obtain a signal system that allows us to adjust the timing based on traffic volumes. During off-peak periods, this would allow us to shorten the signal cycle and reduce wait times for motorists. The current total signal cycle is approximately five minutes.

I wanted to keep you informed, as you may receive comments from constituents regarding the delays. While we recognize the inconvenience, the temporary traffic control is necessary to safely move traffic through the construction zone while protecting the integrity of the road base.

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Regards,

Garrett Osborne, C.E.T., PMP
Project Manager
Engineering Division
Department of Development Services
The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward
T: 613.476.2148 ext. 2002 | F: 613.471.2050
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07/08/2026

Hi Councillor Grosso,

Yes, I can certainly look into adding additional temporary construction signage.

I can confirm that the concrete road is to remain in-place with an asphalt overlay. This approach was detailed in the award report, which I have attached to this email for your reference.

Regards,

Garrett Osborne, C.E.T., PMP
Project Manager
Engineering Division