Hills District Zoning Changes Ignite New Debate

Planning changes in the Hills District are stirring fresh debate, with residents in Arcadia voicing concern over the future of rural zoning and land use. Recent updates to the Department of Planning’s land-use table have made Transitional Group Homes a permitted use within the RU4 Primary Production Small Lots zone, an area long associated with […]

Remembrance Day Honors Arcadia and Galston Soldiers

As Remembrance Day approaches, the Arcadia and Galston communities are turning their thoughts to local stories of service and sacrifice. At the Society’s November gathering, guest speaker Ron McIntosh delivered a moving presentation on soldiers from the district who were killed in war and are remembered only by the heartbreaking inscription: “No Known Grave.” Among […]

Fagan Park – The Brick Kiln Site

Fagan Park, as we know today, had its beginnings with Sam and Emma Fagan who moved to the Galston site on the 1st of June 1900 to establish and expand their citrus orchards and to construct a family home, Netherby Cottage, which is built in front of the original Hudson Building, c1875. After taking up […]

Keeping your Pets Safe this Festive Season

As the year winds down and the festive season arrives, many of us are busy preparing meals, decorating the house and celebrating with family and friends. Our pets, of course, are often right underfoot, hoping for dropped snacks or a sneaky taste of whatever is on the table. But this time of year brings a […]