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Food Safety Tips over the holidays
Wednesday, 20 December 2023
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitMEDIA RELEASE:December 19, 2023 It’s that time of year again when families and friends get together to celebrate and that usually means food is involved. Safe food preparation matters because slip ups in food safety can result in your guests getting sick. There are…
2023 Holiday Hours & Curbside Collection Changes
Wednesday, 20 December 2023
Municipal Office The Municipal Office will be closed on Friday December 22nd at 12:00 p.m. and will not reopen until Tuesday January 2nd at 8:30 a.m. Inspections will not be available until the Municipal Office reopens on Tuesday January 2nd. To report a Roads Emergency call 613 267 6500 ext …
Township of Drummond North/Elmsley Approves 2024 Budget
Thursday, 14 December 2023
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…
Winter Reminders
Friday, 01 December 2023
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…
Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew are looking to assemble a Newcomer Working Group
Monday, 27 November 2023
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…
Recruitment Open for Municipal Climate Internship
Friday, 24 November 2023
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…
PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE PROCEDURAL BY-LAW
Thursday, 23 November 2023
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…
Fournier elected 2024 Lanark County Warden
Thursday, 23 November 2023
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…
Municipal Office & Code Road Landfill Hours - Remembrance Day 2023
Monday, 06 November 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…
Well Water Testing Service Location changing in Perth as of November 6
Monday, 06 November 2023
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…