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In a tense United Counties of Leeds and Grenville joint services committee (JSC) meeting, the committee decided to recommend a funding extension to March 31. Article content

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“I’m very relieved and I believe it won on its merits,” said Tony Barnes, treasurer of the Brockville Housing Partnership, which runs the centre. “It seemed to have a fair bit of support around the table. Now, the work with the Counties staff begins on how we’ll transition to the post-March 31 date.”

With protesters gathering outside the municipal offices and about 40 members of the public in the gallery for the meeting, all eyes were on the region’

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