Black River-Matheson Emergency Closed Meeting Set for July 15

The Township of Black River-Matheson will hold an emergency closed meeting at 367 Fourth Avenue, Matheson, on July 15, 2025. According to a public notice posted on July 14, the meeting is being called under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, which permits municipal councils or local boards to meet behind closed doors under specified conditions.

The notice states that part of the agenda will address personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, and will include an education or training session for council or board members. Both topics are grounds under the Municipal Act for holding meetings that are not open to the public.

The notice is signed by Hong Ji Lei, Clerk and Deputy Town Manager. No further details about the individuals involved or the specific nature of the education session were provided. Committee names listed on the notice are Holyoke, Matheron, Rainer, Shillington, and Val Gage.