On Friday, Prescott recognized Founder’s Day with the ceremonial opening of RiverWalk Park. Mayor Brett Todd said it’s a park for the whole community to enjoy, and one of the best riverside parks in all of Eastern Ontario.
December 4th was the 280th birthday of Colonel Edward Jessup, founder of the Town of Prescott. Friday’s celebration was opened by the town crier, with speeches by MPP Steve Clark and town councillors.