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E-Newsletter
Summer 2023
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Join us on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the North Kawartha Community Centre (NKCC) from
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a free information session on how we can help start, fund or grow your business with local experts. All businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community members are invited to join the session. Light refreshments will be provided.
We can't wait to see you all there!
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Facebook, Mayor Carolyn Amyotte, Tuesday May 2, 2023
It is with a terrible, heavy sadness and a broken heart that I share with you the passing of long time township staff member Alex Anastasiou. Alex provided 11 years of dedicated service to the Township and his community as a whole as our Parks and Recreation Attendant/Facility Operator. He was also a member of the NK Fire Department for 15 years. He was well loved and well-respected- a true gentleman. Our deepest sympathies go out to Jacquie and his family. Alex’s son Lukuas, is also an employee with the Township...
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Hi Everyone,
You might be surprised to know that there is more to North Kawartha than just Apsley!
My latest video was filmed in the beautiful hamlet of Glen Alda where I joined the Glen Alda Seniors for a delicious lunch (thanks Bordertown Cafe!) and I got to check out the amazing renovations that were completed at the Glen Alda Community Centre (GACC). Thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation, McSquared Renovations, Gary Geraldi and all the NK Parks and Rec Staff, as well as Barry Rand and the GA Seniors for a job well done. For a 100+ year old building, the GACC cleans up beautifully!
#northkawartha
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Regular meetings of Council are typically held electronically via ZOOM.
Council meetings are recorded and posted on the Township's Youtube channel after the meeting for public viewing.
All meetings are open to the public, unless closed to deal with matters as set out in Section 239 of the Municipal Act.
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June
(Special closed meeting; Education & Training)
- Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 9:30 a.m.
July
August
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Committee of Adjustment meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month, as may be required. | |
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The Municipal office will be closed for the following holidays:
Canada Day, Lieu
Civic Holiday
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The Anstruther Transfer Station will once again be host to the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot, operated by the County of Peterborough.
The HHW Depot will operate from June 4, 2023 to September 3, 2023 and is open on Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and Sundays 12 noon - 5:00 p.m.
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Keep an eye out for your next tax bill! The 2023 Final Tax Bills will be mailed by the end of June and will include two (2) installments that are due on:
- Thursday, July 27, 2023
- Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Did you know you can pay your taxes through online banking?
Search for "North Kawartha Township - Tax" under the payee list and enter the first 15 digits of your roll number as the account number. When you pay through online banking your payment is automatically applied to the tax roll account that was entered when the payment was set up, so if you have more than one roll number make sure to set up an account for each property! Please allow processing time as it can take two to seven business days for the Township to receive your payment.
Make paying your property taxes easy! It's not too late to sign up for the pre-authorized payment program with a choice of three different payment schedules. You can find our Pre-Authorized Payment Program Form on our website with instructions on how to sign up. If you have any questions about the pre-authorized payment program, please contact the Deputy Treasurer through email or at 706-656-4445 extension 233.
Need to change your mailing address?
No problem! You can find our Change of Mailing Address form on our website. Please fill it out and send it in to the office via email, mail, or our 24 hour drop box location to the right of our front entrance.
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NEW! The Township of North Kawartha is pleased to offer property owners the option of receiving their tax bills via electronic mail effective in 2023. To sign up to have your tax bills emailed, please complete the Email Consent form and follow the instructions on the form to submit it to the Municipal Office.
All property owners should be aware that failure to receive an e-mailed municipal notice does not release taxpayers from their responsibility to pay any charges specified on the notice or any penalties that may be incurred by late payment. Property owners should also be aware that as with all e-mails, there are inherent risks when transmitting information via e-mail. For more information, visit the Taxation page on our website or contact the Deputy Treasurer.
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As summer long weekends approach, it is important for all residents and visitors of the North Kawartha to know that there is a Firework By-Law (By-Law # 2021-0118) in effect that outline set dates and times that fireworks can be set-off. Within the summer months, Fireworks are permitted for the following dates and times;
Canada Day, between 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the weekend prior to Canada Day, the weekend directly following Canada Day or on the date of July 1st.
Civic Holiday, between 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the weekend preceding and including the statutory holiday.
Labour Day, between 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the weekend preceding and including the statutory holiday.
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Burning is permitted from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. from April 01 to October 31, 2023.
Daytime burning is not permitted.
Burn permits are required for all open air burning within the Township of North Kawartha; this includes campfires of any size, or brush burning. Permits are valid for 12-months.
Burn permits can be completed online or in-person at the below locations during operating hours;
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- All barbeque grills must only be used outdoors; using grills indoors or in enclosed spaces is not only a fire hazard, but it exposes occupants to toxic gasses and potential asphyxiation.
- Always position the grill well away from combustible objects; buildings, fences, deck railings and landscaping can easily/quickly ignite.
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Get your grill cleaned, serviced, and ensure to check all propane tanks and lines for leaks and damage.
- Never leave a lit grill unattended.
- Always use long handled grilling utensils and heat resistant oven mitts to avoid exposure burns from heat and flames.
- Periodically remove grease build-up in catch trays to prevent it from igniting.
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Keep a garden hose nearby, connected and ready for use in case of a fire.
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As Spring ends, Summer and Construction season begins! Here are some of the activities to watch out for;
- Starting the last week in May, gravel spreading will take place on the following roads. Coon Lake, Don Wilson, Big Cedar, Julian Lake, Haultain, Long Lake, Library, Fire Route 10, Dunfords, Hillcrest, Lakeview, Bedwell Dr., Fire Route 7.
- Surface Treating will continue with single lift maintenance applications being put on, Anstruther Lake Rd., Clydesdale Rd. from 620 to Rose Island, the short portions of Rose Island and Clydesdale will also be included
- New Surface treatment will be applied to Bedwell Dr., Library, Otis Northey, Hillcrest and Lakeview all off of Northeys Bay Rd.
- Road line painting will begin to take place immediately on roads that have existing lines
- The new boom mower will be out and about cutting small vegetation in various locations around North Kawartha throughout the summer months.
- Continuous ditching and maintenance activities will continue throughout the summer.
Stay up to date by subscribing to the Township news, alerts, and notices. Remember to also follow the North Kawartha Township Facebook or Instagram social channels.
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Peterborough Public Health (PPH), and the Township of North Kawartha are making well water testing easier for all permanent and seasonal residents by offering free water sample drop off from Spring to Fall.
Water samples can be dropped off at the Township of North Kawartha Municipal Office located at 280 Burleigh Street, Apsley, ON, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Samples are couriered to the Public Health Ontario Lab in Peterborough for testing.
Empty sample bottles can be picked up any time during regular business hours at the Municipal office.
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During the summer months the Township of North Kawartha, in partnership with the County of Peterborough host “Special clean-up days”. These events will occur on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday June 4, 2023 from 12 noon – 8:00 p.m.
At these events, Anstruther transfer station will accept furniture items such as mattresses, couches, etc. (Please be advised that tipping fees may apply to items.)
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The 2020 MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) Assessment update for all of Ontario properties has been postponed until further notice due to COVID-19. Property assessments for the 2023 property tax year will continue to be based on the fully phased-in current values, unless there have been any additional changes to your property. For more information, please contact MPAC at www.mpac.ca or 1-866-296-6722.
If you receive a Property Assessment Change Notice from MPAC due to physical changes to your property you can visit www.mpac.ca where you can log on to AboutMyProperty to:
- Learn more about how your property was assessed,
- See the information they have on file about your property, and
- Compare your property to other properties in your neighborhood.
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Over the summer months the North Kawartha Community Centre (NKCC) will be host of several exciting community events including,
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If you care about waterfowl, please stop feeding them. Regular feeding can cause Bacterial Pollution, unnatural behavior, loss of fear of humans, overpopulation, delayed migration, and Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD). | |
Contact us
Municipal Office: 280 Burleigh Street, Apsley, Ontario, K0L 1A0
Mailing Address: PO Box 550, Apsley, Ontario, K0L 1A0
Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Telephone: 705-656-4445 or Toll Free: 1-800-755-6931
Fax: 705-656-4446
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