Amalgamation

Amalgamation - The Town of New Tecumseth - This essay looks at the process of amalgamation. It discusses the announcement, the role of the ministry as well as the town councils, and the new boundaries. Next, it discusses how three of the larger municipalities, Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham, were affected and what their response was to the announcement. After this, the essay discusses how the town chose its new name. Problems of amalgamation are also discussed.

One New Municipality: Alliston, Beeton, Tecumseth, and Tottenham United - An Alliston Herald article discussing the 1991 amalagamation.

Eight Municipalities to be Three - The cover page of the Beeton Record Sentinal several days after the news of amalgamation struck. The page includes articles entitled "Eight Municipalities to be Three", "Milne to be Mayor?", and "Tecumseth Ready to Get on With Future". It also includes a map illustrating the newly formed boundaries in South Simcoe.