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”
Augusta Township would like to introduce our new Finance Coordinator – Stephen Lunn. Born and raised in Eastern Ontario, Steve brings 15 years of municipal finance experience to the team at Augusta Township. He is looking forward to helping the Township meet its goals and assisting Augusta residents with their questions and concerns regarding municipal … Continue reading “New Face in Finance”
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”
Speed tracking devices don’t just monitor the speed of traffic, they also count the number of vehicles using the roadway. Traffic counts are important as the Township uses these figures to classify the roads, as per the Ontario Minimum Maintenance Standards. While these devices do track speed, most of the time the Public Works Department … Continue reading “Did You Know – Speed Signs”
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”
As a result of the impending retirement of our current CAO Steve McDonald, the Township of Augusta is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer. Please visit our Job Opportunities page for more information on this position. The municipality is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code and the Integrated … Continue reading “We’re Hiring: Chief Administrative Officer”