It is Time to Review & Update the Drummond/North Elmsley Official Plan!

Council approved the draft Official Plan.  The County of Lanark is now reviewing it before presenting it to County Council for adoption.

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G. Tackaberry and Sons Construction Company Limited is scheduled to begin rehabilitation work on County Road 43 from Perth to Port Elmsley starting July 19.

Lanark County Public Works indicates work will begin with cold-in-place recycling of the existing asphalt, which will take up to two weeks with good weather, followed by a two-week curing period. After the recycled asphalt has cured, new asphalt will be placed over top and shouldering completed.

Single lane closures will be in place during working hours. Lane closures will be up to 2 km in length at a time and will be controlled by pilot (escort) vehicles.

Recycling the asphalt involves milling/grinding the existing asphalt, crushing and screening the millings to a desired size, then adding emulsified asphalt prior to paving it back down.

“Some of the major reasons for using cold in-place recycling are the method's high production rate and cost savings, minimum traffic disruption and the reduction of waste and environmental impacts by reducing energy consumption, water usage and carbon dioxide emissions,” explained Public Works Manager Sean Derouin.

A second lift of asphalt with fully paved shoulders will be added in 2022 from Perth to Port Elmsley.

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For more information, contact:                                                                             

Sean Derouin                                                                                                          
Public Works Manager

County of Lanark                                                                                        

1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 3194

County Rd 43 Rehabilitation - Media Release

The Township Landfill Attendants Jim Lewis and Brian Dobbie were given certificates of appreciation by the First Drummond Scouts for their work above and beyond the call of duty staffing the deposit container depot at the Code Road Landfill.

Over $1500 has been raised for the Scouts. Thank you DNE residents!

North Elmsley Ward Councillor George Sachs announced his resignation from Council effective June 25, 2021. Councillor Sachs and his family have moved out of the area. “It has been my absolute honour and pleasure to serve the residents of DNE Township over these past many years. I am proud of the work we have accomplished thus far,” Sachs said in a statement.

Sach’s seat will officially be declared vacant at the next Council meeting on August 10. A staff report will be presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting outlining the options Council has to fill his seat.

For more information, please contact:

Cindy Halcrow, MA, CMO
Clerk Administrator
613-267-6500 ext 220
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On behalf of Council, staff and the residents of Drummond/North Elmsley, we extend our congratulations to the Class of 2021 Graduates. We share your pride in your accomplishments during these unprecedented times. Graduation is a time of celebration and anticipation for the future. Look forward to your future with determination, confidence, and optimism.

Congratulations Graduates!

Reeve Steve Fournier & Council

Please be advised that the Property Standards Committee will hold a meeting to hear an appeal of a Property Standards Order 08-21:255 Isabella Street.

Download the Agenda:  2021-06-29 Notice of Hearing Property Standards

Effective June 11th, 2021 at 12:01 am, the Government of Ontario is moving the province into Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen. This decision is based on the current province-wide vaccination rate, ongoing improvements in various public health regions, and other key health system indicators.

As a result of this announcement, the Township will reopen its office doors to the public subject to the following:

• Patrons will be required to wear a mask when entering the building.
• The Township encourages inquiries through its website, by telephone or email in order to minimize risk to customers and employees.
• Offices are open to the public for typical transactions such as submitting applications, processing payments, and answering standard questions; however, patrons are asked to make an appointment for inquiries or transactions that will require a greater amount of staff time or attention. This ensures staff availability and preparedness and prevents longer lineups.
• When accessing Township offices, customers will be expected to adhere to the following guidelines:
  • Ensure you do not feel ill or exhibit any symptoms related to COVID-19.
  • Wear a face mask.
  • Stay 2m away from other people.
  • Provide contact tracing information.
  • Only one (1) customer can enter at a time, to a maximum of two (2) people per household.
  • Debit or cheques are the preferred form of payment during this time.
  • The drop-box at the front door remains available to drop off applications and payments.

Drummond Hall, Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall, and the Code Road ReUse Centre remain closed at this time. The Rideau Ferry Docks are open to the public provided social distancing guidelines are adhered to.

The Township thanks all residents in advance for following these important guidelines when visiting our offices.

The Township is committed to balancing community needs with the safety of its residents and employees in its approach to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Visit the Township’s response to COVID-19 page for more information.