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Thursday, 14 December 2023 08:26
Township of Drummond North/Elmsley Approves 2024 Budget
At its meeting on December 12th, 2023, Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council gave final approval to its 2024 budget. The 2024 budget will see a 6.15% levy increase which after assessment growth is factored in translates to a 4.00% residential tax increase. The 4.00% increase is made up of operational…
Friday, 01 December 2023 15:45
Winter Reminders
Winter Parking Restrictions are in effect. Parking on Township Roads and Streets during the winter months is prohibited as per Winter Plowing Restriction By-law #2001-49. The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley will not be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, or parked vehicles where these objects interfere with snowplowing operations. It is an…
Monday, 27 November 2023 11:46
Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew are looking to assemble a Newcomer Working Group
As we begin the ‘recruitment’ process for the group, we would greatly appreciate your support in sharing information about this group with any newcomers who you think would be a great fit. Please note that group members must reside in Lanark & Renfrew counties and must be an immigrant. Our…
Friday, 24 November 2023 16:08
Recruitment Open for Municipal Climate Internship
Environmental Leadership Canada is looking for young environmental leaders (aged 18-30) interested in participating in a Municipal Climate Internship with Southeastern Ontario municipalities: Lanark, Frontenac, Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry. This is a paid, full-time, six-month program beginning with orientation in January 2024. Interns will be provided a unique opportunity to get a day-to-day…
Thursday, 23 November 2023 15:30
PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE PROCEDURAL BY-LAW
The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is hereby giving notice that amendments to the Procedural By-Law will be considered at the December 19th, 2023, meeting of Council/Committee of the Whole starting at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth. The purpose…
Thursday, 23 November 2023 08:44
Fournier elected 2024 Lanark County Warden
Lanark CountyMedia ReleaseNov. 21, 2023 Councillor Steve Fournier (Drummond/North Elmsley Reeve) was sworn in as Lanark County’s 2024 warden at the inaugural meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Fournier was nominated by Councillors John Matheson (Drummond/North Elmsley Deputy Reeve) and Ed McPherson (Perth Deputy Mayor). He highlighted his familiarity with the…
Monday, 06 November 2023 11:41
Municipal Office & Code Road Landfill Hours - Remembrance Day 2023
Remembrance Day 2023MUNICIPAL OFFICE The Municipal Office will be CLOSED on Monday, November 13th, 2023 in honour of Remembrance Day and will re-open on Tuesday, November 14th at 8:30 a.m. CODE ROAD LANDFILL The Code Road Landfill will be CLOSED on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 in Honour of Rembrance Day and will re-open…
Monday, 06 November 2023 09:14
Well Water Testing Service Location changing in Perth as of November 6
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitNovember 1, 2023 The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit would like to advise residents who have been dropping off private well water samples for testing at “The Office” in Perth, that effective November 6, 2023 this location will no longer be available for…
Friday, 03 November 2023 08:00
It's Year 38 - FCS / OPP Angel Tree Initative
News ReleaseOntario Provincial Police - Lanark DetachmentNovember 3, 2023 It's year 38 for the Angel Tree program in Lanark County and the surrounding area. This year Family and Children's Service of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville / Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Angel Tree program is starting off with a record 940…
Thursday, 26 October 2023 12:25
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES COMMITTEE
The Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is looking for volunteers to sit on the following committee. You must be an eligible elector in the Township in order to apply for one of these positions Environmental Initiatives Committee (4 positions) The committee will establish a Draft Wild Parsnip Management…
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Wednesday, 25 October 2023 10:08
Re-launch of the Legacy Farms Program
Drummond/North Elmsley is excited to re-launch its Legacy Farms Program as part of its 25th Anniversary celebrations. Farms in the Township that have been in the same family for 100, 150 or 200 years (as of the date of application) are eligible for legacy farm designation. Approved legacy farm owners will receive an…
Friday, 20 October 2023 16:16
2024 Municipal Budget Meeting Schedule
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council has scheduled a Special Meeting in the Council Chambers on November 3rd, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. to consider the 2024 Operating and Capital Budget. A Public Meeting to hear comments and answer questions from the public will be held on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023…
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 11:13
Perth & District Library Launches Community Survey
Perth & District Union Public LibraryContact: Erika Heesen, (613) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 17, 2023 The Perth & District Library is launching a Community Survey for the public to share their ideas and opinions about the library and its services. The Library will use the survey to update their…
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 10:50
CAMSafe Program launches in Lanark County
LANARK COUNTY OPPMedia ReleaseOctober 11, 2023 Help to reduce time officers spend searching for footage and join us in creating a safer community! (PERTH, ON) – The Lanark County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has implemented the CAMSafe program. CAMSafe is a program aimed at creating a database of…