Township News
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Please be advised that the Beckwith Township office will be closed on Good Friday (March 29) and Easter Monday (April 1). We will re-open on Tuesday, April 2 at 8:30 a.m.
TOTAL FIRE BAN
🔥 ATTENTION BECKWITH TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS 🔥 🚨 Important Announcement from Beckwith Fire Department 🚨 Due to current conditions, Beckwith Township is now under a TOTAL FIRE BAN until further notice. This includes all campfires and open-air burns. Please help us keep our community safe by complying with this ban. Thank you for your cooperation.
BURN PERMIT PROCESS – PLEASE READ:
The Beckwith Volunteer Fire Department reminds all residents that an active 2024 burn permit is required for open air burning (anything other than a campfire) from April 1st to October 31st. Residents may obtain a FREE Burn Permit electronically by visiting https://beckwith.burnpermits.com/ Residents must go on line and create an account and then immediately call [Read More …]
Public Notices
CONTRACT TENDER R2024-01
CONTRACT TENDER R2024-01 for RECONSTRUCTION OF PORTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING ROADS 2024-01 – 9th LINE ROAD (3.4 km) 2024-02 – BRUNTON SIDE ROAD (0.09 km) Sealed Proposals will be received in envelopes clearly marked as to contents by the Township Clerk at their office in the Municipal Office, 1702 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place, Ontario, [Read More …]
NOTICE: Budget Meeting
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO ADOPT THE 2024 BUDGET PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE INTENTION TO ADOPT THE 2024 BUDGET In accordance with Section 290 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Municipal By-Law No. 2007-51, notice is hereby given that the Council of the Township of Beckwith intends to discuss and adopt its 2024 Municipal Budget [Read More …]
REDUCED LOADS – EFFECTIVE FEB 27
With the mild weather this year, reduced load restrictions will take effect on Beckwith Township roads as of February 27th, 2024. Inquiries: Beckwith Public Works 613-257-1810 or publicworks@twp.beckwith.on.ca
Community News
Beckwith Cleanup Days
Join us this April and May! Beckwith Township is continuing its project for beautification of the Township. This project involves a cleanup of roadside ditches, parks or other areas of community interest. Following the cleanup an appreciation gathering will be held to thank those who came out to help with this initiative. Special bags/tags are [Read More …]
April 8: Important Solar Eclipse Info
On April 8, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, parts of Leeds & Grenville will experience a total solar eclipse. All other areas of Leeds, Grenville & Lanark will experience a partial solar eclipse. During an eclipse, the Moon passes in front of the Sun (completely or partially) blocking the sun and casting a [Read More …]
Understanding Homelessness
Lanark County is hosting two virtual public education sessions on understanding homelessness. Join us virtually for an informative session with Iain De Jong. Iain is determined and ruthlessly honest in helping communities work toward ending homelessness. Compassionately, he provokes people to think about homelessness differently and respond to it in such away that evidence and [Read More …]
Events
- UNDERSTANDING HOMELESSNESS
02/04/2024
Lanark County is hosting two virtual public education sessions on understanding homelessness. Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86341140667?pwd=bXhrZ2htTGI5Tk1tM2dzV1h4c1k4QT09... - CARLETON PLACE & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
03/04/2024
37 Franklin St
Carleton Place
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month from March - June and September - December at the Zion Memorial United Church, 37... - Rural Recreation Association Spring Event: "Engaging Communities Through Volunteers"
10/04/2024
Join us for the Rural Recreation Association Spring Event "Engaging Communities Through Volunteers" on April 10th, 2024! Featuring our inspiring lineup: Our Keynote Speaker Connor Weiss,... - Stonefields Dinner Club
18/04/2024
1985 9th Line Beckwith
Carleton Place
Embark on an exquisite journey of flavours with our 4-course, French Provençal dinner. Indulge in a masterpiece of culinary delights, meticulously crafted to transport you... - "Junk and Disorderly" Fundraising Sale
20/04/2024
267 Edmund St
Carleton Place
Our famous "Junk and Disorderly" sale is back! This spring we're fundraising for new computers. Shop in person on Saturday April 20 for one of...
Events Calendar
WHERE TO FIND US
The Township of Beckwith is located on the most easterly side of the County of Lanark and is bounded by the Townships of Montague and Drummond/North Elmsley as well as the Town of Mississippi Mills (formerly Ramsay, Almonte & Pakenham), as well as City of Ottawa. It is approximately 24,335 square hectares in area. The 2021 population is estimated to be 9,021.