Augusta Matters: What’s Happening in Augusta
Media Release: Town of Prescott, Townships of Augusta and Edwardsburgh Cardinal partner on $38 million infrastructure funding application
April 22, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Town of Prescott, Townships of Augusta and Edwardsburgh Cardinal partner on $38 million infrastructure funding application Town of Prescott, April 22, 2024 — Today, the Town of Prescott and the Townships of Augusta and Edwardsburgh Cardinal announced a joint, $38-million application to the provincial government’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF). … Continue reading “Media Release: Town of Prescott, Townships of Augusta and Edwardsburgh Cardinal partner on $38 million infrastructure funding application”
Solar Eclipse Today
April 8, 2024SOLAR ECLIPSE TODAY Just a reminder that Augusta Township is under the path of totality (a narrow path approximately 100-115 km wide) where the sun appears to be completely covered by the moon for a short period of time today. In Augusta, the view of the eclipse will start around 2:00 pm and end around … Continue reading “Solar Eclipse Today”
Upcoming Launch of the Next Edition of the Building Code
April 5, 2024Upcoming Launch of the Next Edition of the Building Code Ontario is planning to release the 2024 edition of the Building Code next week to reduce regulatory burdens for the construction industry and make it easier to build housing. The 2024 Building Code will come into effect on January 1, 2025. There will be an … Continue reading “Upcoming Launch of the Next Edition of the Building Code”
The Mayor’s Message for 2024
March 25, 2024THE MAYOR’S MESSAGE FOR 2024 Mayor Jeff Shaver has recorded a video message where he gives an update on what is happening in our Township. The video can be viewed on our YouTube Channel.
Trade Show Prize Winners
March 25, 2024TRADE SHOW PRIZE WINNERS! We’re pleased to announce we have contacted the winners of our draw from the Trade Show this past weekend. Congratulations again to Jerry F., Eric B. & Chris K.!! We hope you enjoy your new Augusta Township swag! Thank you again to everyone who stopped by our booth!
Mayor’s Breakfast a Success
March 22, 2024MAYOR’S BREAKFAST UPDATE This morning, March 22, 2024, Mayor Jeff Shaver and his guests provided an economic development update for the Township and surrounding area at a breakfast held at the Roebuck Community Centre. Many thanks to the Economic Development & Tourism Advisory Committee for helping to organize the event, to our Guest Speaker Charlie … Continue reading “Mayor’s Breakfast a Success”
Augusta has a New By-Law Enforcement Officer
March 12, 2024AUGUSTA HAS A NEW BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Augusta Township and the Town of Prescott have jointly hired a new By-Law Enforcement Officer for both municipalities. Daniel Barnett has a law enforcement background both in the United Kingdom (he came to Canada in 2011, and became a citizen in 2019) and for the City of Calgary. … Continue reading “Augusta has a New By-Law Enforcement Officer”
Media Release: Township of Augusta’s 2024 Operating & Capital Budget Passes
March 5, 2024Media Release For Immediate Release March 5, 2024 Township of Augusta’s 2024 Operating & Capital Budget passes Maynard, ON – Augusta Township Council passed the 2024 Municipal Budget at its February 26 meeting, approving a tax rate increase of 7.00 per cent. The 2024 Budget strikes a balance between supporting our community needs and delivering … Continue reading “Media Release: Township of Augusta’s 2024 Operating & Capital Budget Passes”
Augusta Wins Sustainability Award
February 29, 2024Augusta Township is pleased to announce that it has been named by Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. as a 2023 Leader in Sustainability. The Leader in Sustainability Award is granted each year to organizations that display exceptional commitment to the environment and responsible battery management. Augusta collected 2,759 kilograms of household batteries through the Call2Recycle® program in … Continue reading “Augusta Wins Sustainability Award”
Plows and Sod Damage
February 1, 2024PLOWS AND SOD DAMAGE The Township occasionally receives calls from residents who have had the sod removed from their yard by the plow. Sod damage is the result of two factors: The roadway plow operator may have difficulty finding the edge of the road under a blanket of snow, or The ground may not be … Continue reading “Plows and Sod Damage”