From the left: Councillor Reid McIntyre, Alycia Sauve, Community Engagement Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity, Councillor Cindy Woods, Mayor Bryan McGillis, Leigh Taggart, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, Councillor Jennifer MacIsaac. Courtesy Photo
SOUTH STORMONT – The Township of South Stormont announced the donation of a parcel of land on Bethune Avenue in Long Sault to Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & The Counties was approved by the municipal council on Jan. 21, 2025.
“This will be the third Habitat for Humanity development in South Stormont, and we are thrilled to partner with them once again to provide a hand up to deserving families in our community,” commented Mayor Bryan McGillis in the press release.
It was noted two parcels of land will be created from the parcel, upon each a semi-detached home will be built which will increase the “number of partner families supported”, with the location having “municipal service connections available and are near established commercial areas of the village, local parks and recreation facilities, and places of worship.”
Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & The Counties Executive Director Leigh Taggart expressed the gratitude of the organization for the donation. She commented how “at a time when affordability pressures are impacting families across Ontario, building affordable homes, where mortgages are never more than 30 per cent of household income, helps families better manage everyday expenses like groceries and utilities. This generous contribution will help support four local families for years to come and create lasting stability in our community.”
The zoning of the land will be changed from Open Space to Residential Second Service this spring, with “all required planning and building approvals will be undertaken to ensure compliance throughout the build process” which is expected to take place in 2027.
More information on Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & The Counties can be found on their social media sites as well as webpage located at https://habitatcornwall.org.
Carolyn Thompson Goddard, grew up in Chesterville and attended North Dundas District High School. After completing her BA in Political Science at Carleton University she has worked as a medical secretary and library technician. In 2020 she graduated from Algonquin College with a diploma in Journalism and has been a reporter and column writer for The Chesterville Record for over 10 years.
