TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Augusta will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal building located at 3560 County Road 26, in Maynard, Ontario to consider the following proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, … Continue reading “Notice of Public Meetings”
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit MEDIA RELEASE February 2, 2023 Extreme Cold Warning The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit (LGLDHU) would like to advise everyone to take appropriate precautions over the next few days as temperatures are expected to be extremely cold. Environment Canada is anticipating that a strong cold front … Continue reading “Health Unit: Extreme Cold Warning”
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit MEDIA RELEASE February 1, 2023 Prepare for Winter Emergencies Since December 2022, our region has experienced a few significant winter weather events which may have caused interruptions in our daily lives such as power outages, disrupted holiday plans, driving to and from school or work. Knowing that several … Continue reading “Health Unit: Prepare for Winter Emergencies”
Transfer Station staff have asked us to remind all residents that bags of household waste must be under 40 lb and in clear or transparent bags. They have been seeing an increase in residents trying to dispose of garbage in black/green garbage bags lately, particularly at the Maynard site. Black/green garbage bags will not be … Continue reading “Reminder: Use Clear/Transparent Garbage Bags”
Trans-Northern Pipeline Inc. (TNPI) will be performing maintenance commencing the week of Jan 9, 2023, weather and schedule permitting West of Blue Church Rd (County Road 31) and South of Highway 401. Please note these activities are taking place on privately owned properties. As part of our regular inspection and maintenance program, we are conducting … Continue reading “Trans-Northern Pipeline Maintenance Work”
Burn permits are now available online for the new year (2023). This is a reminder that Augusta no longer has paper burn permits – Augusta Fire Rescue switched to online burn permits a few years ago to make it easier for them to access permit information while on the road to a fire/complaint. Landowners can … Continue reading “2023 Burn Permits Now Available Online”
2023 dog and kennel licenses are now available. By-Law 3584-2022 states that ALL dogs/kennels must be licensed by March 31, 2023. Licenses will be available at a discounted price until that time. Licenses can be purchased at the Township office during regular office hours. Dog licenses can also be purchased by completing the application online … Continue reading “2023 Dog & Kennel Licenses Now Available”
Our Public Works department came across an excellent teaching tool regarding snow plow and winter safety that was created by the City of Mount Pearl. They encourage residents to read it over and share the information with their kids to ensure they stay safe during winter play time. Snow Plow and Winter Safety Parent Brochure Safey … Continue reading “Safey Snowplow – Snow Plow & Winter Safety Flyer”
Over the last week, Augusta Township has been installing a new telephone system at the Township office, Public Works garage and Fire Station 1 in Maitland. These new phones streamline the system connecting all three locations making it easier for staff to communicate and connect residents with the departments they are looking for. Instead of … Continue reading “One Ringy Dingy! Township has a New Phone System”
Memo from the CN Police: No matter where you live, chances are you will face some challenging driving conditions in the months ahead. Freezing rain, snow, sleet and whiteouts can make winter driving downright dangerous. In fact, according to the Transportation Safety Board, there’s a spike in railway crossing incidents during the winter months. This … Continue reading “CN Police Want You To Stay Safe This Winter”