IT’S BUILDING SAFETY MONTH During the February 27, 2023 Council meeting, Council declared the month of May “Building Safety Month”. Each week during the month of May we will be sharing posts about the importance of building safely and the role that our Chief Building Official (CBO) plays in that. Talk to our CBO to … Continue reading “May is Building Safety Month!”

HAVE YOUR SAY – NEW WEBSITE FEATURE Have Your Say is our online community engagement page that allows residents to provide input on Township projects and initiatives. Residents can share ideas, provide comments, ask questions and engage in projects happening in the community. Visit the Have Your Say page and start reaching out and being … Continue reading “Have Your Say – New Website Feature”

Introducing Our New CAO The Township of Augusta is pleased to announce the addition of Shannon Geraghty as the new Chief Administrative Office effective May 1, 2023. Mr. Geraghty takes over the role from Steve McDonald who retired on April 28, 2023, after coming out of retirement to assist the Township in transitioning through a … Continue reading “Introducing Our New CAO”

VOTE! HELP SUPPORT THE SG FOOD BANK McDougall Insurance is currently running a contest where registered charities/community groups can win up to $5,000 to go towards their community project. Participants enter a short video explaining their project, people then vote on the entries and the top 3 will then win a prize – 1st place … Continue reading “Vote! Help Support the SG Food Bank”

COUNCIL MEMBERS & STAFF ATTEND OPEN HOUSE Several members of Augusta Township Council and staff attended the official opening of the CABN show home last Thursday, May 11, 2023. The Township has been excited to be in discussion with CABN on future potential development opportunities for these sustainable, net zero homes within Augusta Township.

DIAMOND BRIDGE REOPENS EARLY Our Public Works Department is happy to announce that the work on Diamond Bridge has been completed early and the bridge is now reopened to traffic. We thank residents for their patience while the work was being done.              

Farming for the SG Food Bank Once again this year, the township owned property beside/behind the township office in Maynard will be cultivated and harvested by members of the Grenville Federation of Agriculture (GFA). The proceeds from the harvest will be donated to the South Grenville Food Bank. Pictured here is Deputy Mayor and President … Continue reading “Farming for the SG Food Bank”

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS SUMMIT AT MERC Today, Friday, May 12, 2023, current and future business men/women have joined us at MERC for the Economic Development Business Summit where a lineup of guests are speaking to ways they can start/grow their businesses. A special thank you to our keynote speaker Shelley Bacon (CEO of Northern Cables … Continue reading “Economic Development Business Summit at MERC”

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK: MAY 7-13, 2023 This year’s federal Emergency Preparedness Week theme is Be Prepared. Know the Risks. Understanding possible risks is just as important as preparing for emergencies or disasters. Many types of hazards could impact Augusta residents including natural and technological or human caused hazards. Some of Augusta’s potential hazards include severe … Continue reading “Emergency Preparedness Week (May 7-13)”

Local Student Earns Bronze Medal At the May 8, 2023 Council meeting, Council presented Augusta resident George Jakob Thorne with a congratulatory certificate for his achievements as a member of the Kingston Elite All Star Cheerleading Club. Last month Jakob and his team won a bronze medal at the Cheerleading World Championships! WAY TO GO … Continue reading “Local Student Earns Bronze Medal”