October Council Meetings:
October 11, 2016 - 5:00 PM
Special Council Meeting: October 14, 2016 - 10:00 AM
October 25, 2016 - 6:00 PM
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Thanksgiving Monday - October 10th, 2016
The Municipal office will be closed Monday, October 10th and will reopen Tuesday, October 11th at 8:30 AM.
Community centres, arenas and libraries will also be closed Monday, October 10th.
There is
no change to curbside garbage or recycling collection. Please have all items out for collection by 7:00 AM.
The Township wishes you and your loved ones a day full of splendor and gratitude!
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'Fill a Truck' for Kawartha Food Share!
The Township of Selwyn has been challenged by Collins Barrow, Chartered Professional Accountants to successfully complete the #OneBagChallenge hosted by Kawartha Food Share!
Bring any non-perishable food items to the Township office (1310 Centre Line) by Thursday, October 6th!
Help us 'Fill a Truck' to help Kawartha Food Share reach their goal of collecting 5,000 pounds of food by Thanksgiving Weekend and help those in need in our community. Thank you for your support and please share!
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It's that Spooky Time of Year!
- Choose a costume that is made of flame-retardant material.
- Add reflective tape to the costume or treat bag.
- Always make sure children are accompanied by an adult when trick-or-treating.
- Stick to trick-or-treating at well-lit homes in familiar neighbourhoods.
- Tell children not to accept anything that isn't commercially-wrapped.
- Children should wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes.
- Make sure masks fit securely and provide adequate vision and ventilation.
- Keep candles and jack-o-lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame.
- Make sure children know they should accept treats at the door and must not get into cars or enter the homes or apartments of strangers.
- Remind children not to eat their treats and goodies until they are examined by an adult at home. And candy should not be eaten if the package is already opened. Small, hard pieces of candy are a choking hazard for young children.
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Last Property Tax Instalment of the Year!
Monday, October 3rd is the last tax instalment due date of 2016!
Make paying your taxes easy... pay online or by phone through your banking institution, or through pre-authorized payments. For more information, visit the
Township website or contact the
Finance Department today!
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| Fall Leaf & Yard Curbside Collection
- Bridgenorth: October 27, November 10 & 24;
- Lakefield: October 26, November 9 & 23;
- Woodland Acres / Terraview Heights: October 21, November 4 & 18.
It's as easy as: collect, bundle and place at the roadside! Remember there is no limit on the number of bags or bundles collected. To check if you are within the boundaries, or for more information, visit the County of Peterborough website.
For residents outside of the pick-up boundaries, leaf & yard waste can be dropped off, on the above-noted dates, at the Township Landfill (1480 County Road 18) free-of-charge. But don't forget your landfill pass!
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Wanted: Used Household Batteries!
Call2Recycle partnered with EcoKids to invite schools to participate in the Battery Busters: Waste Reduction Week Contest!
Local elementary and intermediate schools throughout the Township of Selwyn are looking for your used household batteries!
Help your school community by collecting as many used batteries as possible and dropping them off at the school. Help increase their chance to win prizes and support future environmental initiatives at their school.
Four prizes will be awarded!
- $1,500 for the school that collects the most used batteries;
- $1,500 for the school that collects the most used batteries in relation to their school population;
- $1,500 for the school with the most creative and original battery collection display; and
- $1,000 will be awarded to one school selected by random draw.
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Public Skating Sponsorship
The Township is looking for sponsors for the 2016/2017 season!
*November 6th in Ennismore is the last 2016 date available for sponsoring!*
Public Skating is offered at both arenas in our Township every year. Last season, local businesses stepped up and we were able to provide FREE public skating all season!
By offering free public skating, businesses are helping the community come together and enjoy our local community centres, increase physical activity in adults and children and help promote youth recreation.
For only $200 (+HST), sponsor names are featured on:
- Advertising board at our Arenas;
- Posts on the Township's Facebook and Twitter pages;
- Mention in monthly e-Newsletter for scheduled sponsored day;
- Township website under the public skating schedule;
- 'Thank You' message, which remains on the website for up to a year; and
- 'Thank You' message in the annual Township of Selwyn Guide.
For more information or to express your interest in sponsoring public skating, p
lease email Tiffany Jacobs or call 705-292-9507 ext. 243.
"Special thank you to those local businesses who sponsored public skating at our arenas last season!"
- Township of Selwyn Parks & Recreation Department
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Free Public Skating Schedule
Come out skating for FREE thanks to our generous sponsors! Remember to support our local businesses who have kindly supported our community!
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre - Saturdays from 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
- October 8th: Baker & Cole
- October 15th: The Village Inn
- October 22nd: Lakefield IDA Pharmacy
- October 29th: Young's Point 24hr Fitness Centre
Ennismore Community Centre - Sundays from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- October 9th: Kawartha Clean Air & Burning Sensations
- October 16th: TLC Plumbing
- October 23rd: Shaun Milne Signs
- October 30th: Eastlink
To check out the full public skating schedule, visit the Township website.
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Looking for Some Ice Time?
You can now view all of the available open  ice time available in one handy spot!
Visit the Township of Selwyn website and click on 'Arena Schedule/Availability' to view available ice times at both the Lakefield and Ennismore arenas or email Tiffany Jacobs, Administrative Assistant for the Recreation Department.
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Congratulations (Once Again) to Steve Kidd - Driver of the Year!
Steve Kidd, Equipment Operator with Selwyn Township, was this year's winner of the 2016 AORS Provincial Safety Truck "Roadeo" held September 14th in Chatham, Ontario. That's the second year in a row! Congratulations Steve!
The "Roadeo" showcased the expertise of the best municipal drivers in Ontario. Steve's professional public works driving skills were demonstrated in a variety of challenging competitions.
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Selwyn Skateboard Park Taking Shape!
 The concrete was finally poured for the Selwyn Skateboard Park, located in Isabel Morris Park, Lakefield on Monday, September 19th.
Thank you to Lafarge Concrete and Dan Sims Concrete Construction for their support and helping this project come to fruition!
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County Reviewing Sign By-law!
The
County of Peterborough is currently reviewing their Sign By-law, which regulates the placement of signs or other advertising devices on County roadways.
They are hoping to gather feedback from County residents and businesses! Comments may be submitted via
online survey or by email, letter or phone to the following County staff contact until October 30th:
Peter Nielsen
Manager of Engineering & Design
County of Peterborough
470 Water Street
Peterborough, ON K9H 3M3
Phone: 705-775-2737 ext. 322
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Notice of Study Commencement - County Road 18 Bridgenorth Causeway Link
The
County of Peterborough has initiated an Environmental Assessment (EA) Addendum for the original Municipal Class EA (formerly described as the Bridgenorth Bypass) that was completed in 2016. The project is being described in the EA Addendum as the "County Road 18 Bridgenorth Causeway Link Environmental Assessment". This future corridor will provide a new roadway to improve traffic capacity for the existing Ward Street section of County Road 18 in the settlement area of Bridgenorth.
The purpose of the new roadway link will be to increase road capacity to meet forecast traffic demand, and provide opportunities for active transportation by providing a direct link to the James A. Gifford Causeway. The EA Addendum will complete the 10 year review of the project. The project continues to be identified in the County's Transportation Master Plan (TMP) with implementation beyond the 20 year planning horizon. The EA Addendum will reflect the County's Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) and changes in Provincial environmental legislation, consider gateway treatments and other issues, and review property protection requirements that may have changed since the completion of the original EA.
The first Public Information Centre (PIC) meeting will be scheduled for this project in the early winter of 2017. A PIC notice will be published at that time. Persons wishing to be included on the study mailing list should contact the Study Consultant below. Notices and updates will be posted on the
County of Peterborough website.
There is an opportunity at any time during the EA process for interested persons to provide comments. Any comments received pertaining to the study will be collected under the Environmental Assessment Act and, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record.
For more information, to provide comments or if you wish to be placed on the study's mailing list, please contact:
Chris Bradley
Director of Public Works
County of Peterborough
470 Water Street
Peterborough, ON K9H 3M3
Phone: 705-775-2737 ext. 337
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Getting Ready for Cooler Weather?
Selwyn residents are required to obtain a permit from the Building Department for all wood stove, insulation, outdoor wood boiler / furnace / hydronic heater installations.
For more information, check the
Township of Selwyn website or contact the Building and Planning department.
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Hazardous Waste Depot - closing Thanksgiving!
The Hazardous Waste Depot at the Smith Landfill (1480 County Rd. 18) will be closing on Thanksgiving! 
Saturday, October 8th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM is the LAST day to take your household hazardous waste to the Depot until spring.
Hazardous waste does not belong in the garbage or blue box recycling, as it contains toxins that are harmful to human and environmental health. Hazardous waste can also be taken to the Pido Road Hazardous Waste Depot.
Check out the Township website for more information!
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Selwyn Public Library - News & Events
Ontario Public Library Week - October 16-22, 2016
- Saturday, October 22nd (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM) at the Lakefield Library
Diane Taylor, author of "The Gift of Memoir" will be offering a Memoir Writing workshop. Call the Lakefield Library at (705) 652-8623 or email Kacie Gardiner to register.
- Friday, October 21st (10:30 AM to 11:15 AM) in Lakefield - Location TBD & (1:30 PM to 2:15 PM) at the Ennismore Library
Author visit with Helene Boudreau. Registration is required. More details will soon be posted on the Selwyn Library website.
Children's Programs
- Babytime (birth-18 months) - Thursdays at the Ennismore Library from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Beginning September 22nd & running for 6 weeks.
- Fall Storytime (Ages 3+) - Tuesdays at the Lakefield Library and Wednesdays at the Bridgenorth Library from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Beginning September 13th & running for 8 weeks.
P.A. Day Programs
- Friday, November 25th in Ennismore: LEGO Block Party 10:00-11:00 AM (Ages 4+); and Explore on the Floor 1:30-2:30 PM (Ages 8+).
Bridgenorth Library 705-292-5065; Ennismore Library 705-292-8022; Lakefield Library 705-652-8623.
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News/Public Notices on the Website
For the most current information on
community events, planning applications, open houses, upcoming meetings etc. check the News and Public Notices section on our website.
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