Augusta Township Council met on July 13, 2026.
Council held a Public Meeting to discuss and received comments on the Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment (Vacant Lands County Road 15, Algonquin; Pt. Lot 30, Concession 5)
Below are highlights from the meeting.
• Received Correspondence from A- Maccal Construction Technologies Ltd.
• Approved the Sale of Surplus Equipment – Station 2 Generator
• Declared the road allowance located to the east of Lot 37, in Concession 2 between 2100 and 2934 2nd Concession Road as Surplus to the Needs of the Township
• Received a Staff Report regarding the Tax Arrears as of June 30, 2026 for information
• Received the Budget Variance Report for information
• Directed Staff to work with partnering municipalities regarding the River Route – Rural Transit Solutions Funds and Trial Expansion Hours of Service
• Approved the Use of Fire Marque Emergency Cost Recovery Funds
• Directed Staff to complete all requirements to Surrender of Aggregate Pit Licence – Dixon Pit
• Received the Building Department Monthly Activity Report for information
• Approved the 2025 Financial Statements
• Approved By-Law 3860-2026 – Deputy Clerk Appointment By-Law
• Announcements:
– Councillor Pape announced that Bell Fibre has confirmed the project would be completed by the end of July, with ongoing delays for Cogeco.
– Deputy Mayor Wynands spoke to a film crew highlighting the (soy bean) project
– CAO spoke to the upcoming MP and MPP Breakfast hosted by the North Grenville Chamber of Commerce on August 11
– Mayor spoke to St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival and the Macbeth at the Tower series
Upcoming Events
MacBeth at the Tower
Performed at the Maitland Tower
July 24 – August 14
Directed by James Wallis
A walk-about production of Shakespeare’s Scottish tragedy. This immersive production will see the story of Macbeth happening all around you, as you change locations for sections of the play, experiencing Shakespeare up close and personal in an epic historical setting. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind immersive experience!
Seating is limited for this performance and we strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
Bring Your Own Book (B.Y.O.B) Brag
Augusta Township Public Library
July 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Youth aged 9-13, are invited to B.Y.O.B (bring your own book) to the Library to brag about what they’re reading. Be prepared to widen your reading genre, be open for some lively discussion, laughter, and making new bookish friends. The aim is to have social connection through a common love of books and develop presentation skills.
