Municipal Roadside Brushing is Underway for the Season The Public Works Department has advised that 2017 Municipal Roadside Brushing has begun for the season. Equipment and operators are currently in the Sowerby/Basswood Lake Road area. It is expected that brushing operations will shift eastward to Melwel Road early next week for a period of approximately two (2) weeks. Please watch for public works personnel, contractors, and heavy equipment in the vicinity of this brushing activity. Council and staff appreciate your patience while these necessary maintenance works are being undertaken. Residents and ratepayers are also reminded that half-load haul restrictions imposed on March 20th, 2017 remain in effect.