Township News
FULL FIRE BAN ON AS OF JUNE 5TH, 2023
Please note that effective June 5th , 2023 there is a FULL Fire Ban for Beckwith Township and County wide. Absolutely no burning of any kind is allowed until further notice.
**NEW**~ CHANGES TO THE BURN PERMIT PROCESS ~ PLEASE READ BELOW:
The Beckwith Volunteer Fire Department reminds all residents that an active 2023 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 going online at https://beckwith.burnpermits.com/ Residents must go on line and create an account and then immediately [Read More …]
GARBAGE AND RECYCLING PICK UP
Please remember to have your garbage and recycling out by 7:00 a.m. on your regular garbage pick-up day. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Public Notices
TENDER #R2023-0004 – ONE (1) HALF TON TRUCK
The Corporation of Township of Beckwith is accepting Tenders for One (1) Half Ton Truck, at the Municipal Office, 1702 9th Line Beckwith, Ontario, until 12:00 p.m. (noon), local time, on Friday, June 9th, 2023. For a copy of the Tender Package, please contact: Cassandra McGregor, CAO/Clerk Township of Beckwith 1702 9th Line Beckwith Carleton [Read More …]
OBSTACLES ON PUBLIC ROADS
Public Works requests that property owners please do not place basketball equipment or any other obstacles on public roads. The Township will not be responsible for any damage occurring because of obstruction.
Community News
NEED AN AIR QUALITY BREAK?
Please note that anyone who needs a break from the Air Quality may visit the Beckwith Recreation Complex, 1319 9th Line Beckwith. The facility is open as follows: June 6th, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. June 7th, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. June 8th, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
BECKWITH CLEAN UP DAYS
Months of April, May and June The Beckwith Township Community Development Committee 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 [Read More …]
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Housing Assistance Program provides financial and non-financial assistance to eligible residents of Lanark County to get or keep affordable housing. HAP (Housing Assistance Program) is currently seeking low income applicants who have property tax, rental, and utility arrears, are at immediate risk of losing housing or are homeless. Applicants may be eligible to receive [Read More …]
Events
27/05/2023
8948 Flewellyn Road
Ashton
VEGETABLE PLANTS AMD PERENNIALS
27/05/2023
152 Church St
Smiths Falls
The Lilac Capital of Ontario presents the Franktown Lilac Festival, on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Franktown Centennial Hall. Throughout the day there are...
27/05/2023
267 Edmond St
Carleton Place,
Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society, Spring Plant Sale, held at the Museum Gardens, 267 Edmond Street, C.P on Saturday 27th May 2023, time 8:30am...
07/06/2023
37 Franklin St
Carleton Place
Elizabeth Salter from Ramsay Creek Greenhouses just north of Carleton Place will speak on ‘Hanging Baskets‘. She was a speaker for us on zoom. The...
10/06/2023
1319 9th Line Beckwith
Carleton Place
Beckwith Township and the Beckwith Heritage Committee are pleased to present the 2023 Beckwith Heritage Days event, on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the Beckwith...
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 2006 population is estimated to be 6,387.
