Township supports farm severance on condition more farmland retained

Township supports farm severance on condition more farmland retained

ARTHUR – Property owners are hoping to sever 0.8 hectares (two aces) from an agricultural lot to separate a surplus house from the farm.The 22-hectare (50-acre) property is located just northwest of the village of Arthur.In a report presented to Wellington North council on Feb. 9, county planners note “an opportunity to make the severed residential lot smaller.” They recommended the township support the severance application, so long as it is sa…