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Council & Committee of the Whole Highlights May 24, 2022
Monday, 30 May 2022
Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council and Committee of the Whole meeting held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. 2022 Tax RatesCouncil passed the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw. The levy is $4,661,006, which is a 3% increase over the 2021 levy. The operational budget is $7,350,000…
Storm Update: Code Road Landfill
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
The Code Road Landfill is open today Tuesday May 24 until 5 pm. Due to the large storm the landfill will also be open on Wednesday May 25 from 10am - 5pm. All brush and spoiled food can be brought to the landfill and there are no tipping fees on these…
Storm Damage - Where to get Water
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
The Municipal Office has power and is opened for business. Residents who do not have power are welcome to charge their phones or fill large containers of water at the office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Municipa; Office is located at 310 Port Elmsley Rd. The Perth Pool…
Storm Update - Water and Food Safety
Monday, 23 May 2022
As people continue the cleanup from Saturday’s storms waiting for power to come back on, the health unit is reminding us that some stored foods may not be safe to eat. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit says homes and food businesses without backup generators should toss any…
Storm Damage and Road Closures
Sunday, 22 May 2022
A large storm has passed through our Township last night. Hydro lines, poles and trees are down in several locations. Our road crew has been out clearing trees and setting up detours. The roads are closed in the following locations due to down hydro lines: Tennyson Road from Macphails Road…
Lanark County outlines construction projects for 2022
Thursday, 19 May 2022
MEDIA RELEASEFor immediate releaseMay 18, 2022 In 2022, the Lanark County Public Works department plans to complete pavement preservation on 23 kilometres of roads, with rehabilitation scheduled for 32 km and paved shoulders scheduled for 34km. The total capital budget for this year is $11.265 million, with federal gas tax…
Council Highlights May 10, 2022
Tuesday, 17 May 2022
Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Election Compliance Audit Committee AppointmentsPhil Hogan, Paul Howard and Richard Bennett were appointed to the Joint Lanark County Compliance Audit Committee for the term November 15, 2022 to November 14, 2026 to…
Rideau Ferry Community Yard Sale
Monday, 02 May 2022
Come out to the Rideau Ferry Community yard sale on May 21! There will also be some yard sales on May 22 and May 23 Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Council Highlights April 26
Monday, 02 May 2022
Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held Tuesday, April 26, 2022.Code Road Landfill Annual ReportCouncil received the annual report for the Code Road Landfill. The consultant reported that combined remaining life for Phase 1 and Phase 2 is estimated to be 37-39 years Contracts…
Pets and Emergencies
Wednesday, 27 April 2022
Pets are members of the family. Make sure to include your pets when developing your family emergency plan. Making arrangements before an emergency will increase your pet’s chances for survival and ability to cope. assemble a pet emergency survival kit and be ready to take your pet and their kit…