Matlow motion bids to try to buy bowling club

The fate of Glebe Manor Lawn Bowling Club property was in front of City Council today on an emergency motion from Josh Matlow (Ward 22) seconded by Jaye Robinson (ward  25). The  valuable green space located at 196 Manor Rd. is up for sale by its members and there has been movement toward selling it to a developer. The developer in question intends to build townhomes. The motion directs the City’s Parkland Acquisitions staff to begin negotiations with the owners for the purpose of purchase by the City and report back to Council’s Executive Committee in August. Mr. Matlow says in a letter to constituents tonight that he will update them on the progress of this work and host a meeting on Wednesday, June 18 at 7 p.m. on this subject.