TAKE NOTICE that the County of Lanark and the following municipalities within the County of Lanark intend to pass a by-law under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 586/06: Local Improvement Charges – Priority Lien Status, to implement the Better Homes Lanark (BHL) program.

• Town of Perth
• Municipality of Mississippi Mills
• Township of Beckwith
• Township of Drummond North Elmsley
• Township of Lanark Highlands
• Township of Montague
• Township of Tay Valley

Purpose of the By-law

The proposed by-law will enable the residents of the County of Lanark within the participating local municipalities to participate in the Better Homes Lanark program, which assists homeowners in financing energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades, such as:

• Insulation improvements,
• Installation of high-efficiency heating or cooling systems,
• Solar panel installations, and
• Other eligible home retrofits.

Financing for these upgrades will be provided through Local Improvement Charges (LICs) applied to property tax bills, ensuring repayment over time.

Eligibility

The program is voluntary and available to all residential property owners in the participating local municipalities who meet the eligibility criteria. Participation requires an agreement between the property owner and the local municipality, who agree to the LICs being charged against their property.

Details of the Local Improvement Charges

1. Financing will be repaid through an additional charge on participating properties’ tax bills.
2. The charge will include the principal amount and applicable interest.
3. Repayment terms will be determined by the agreement between the property owner and the program administrator.

Adoption Dates:

The Better Homes Lanark Bylaw will be duly adopted at their respective municipalities on the following dates:

Additional Information

For more information about the proposed By-law or the Better Homes Lanark program, please contact:

County of Lanark, 613-267-4200

Elizabeth Boldt, Climate Environmental Coordinator – eboldt@lanarkcounty.ca x 3105

Jasmin Ralph, Clerk – jralph@lanarkcounty.ca x1502

Joan Pratt, Business Manager – jpratt@lanarkcounty.ca x 3110

Dated this 29th day of January, 2025, at Tay Valley Township Ontario.

The Township of Beckwith has deemed the Township Office/ Community Hall located at 1702 9th Line Beckwith as surplus. 

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE – $1,499,999

Building Investment and Business Opportunity with re-zoning potential. This stand alone building is located in a prime location on the corner of 9th Line Beckwith and Highway 15. The property enjoys ample vehicle traffic and onsite parking.

Facility includes an office with front reception area / lobby and 5 offices as well as a common area, storage, washrooms, two kitchen, meeting spaces, vault and banquet hall / tradeshow area.

For more information or to book a viewing, please contact Cassandra McGregor, CAO/Clerk cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca or 613-257-1539 x 207.

In accordance with Municipal By-Law No. 2024-21, notice is hereby given that the Finance and Administration Committee of the Township of Beckwith will be presented the Financial Statement of the Corporation of the Township of Beckwith year ended December 31^st, 2023 by KPMG at the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting:

Tuesday January 28th, 2025, 6:00 p.m., Beckwith Council Chambers

For additional information, please contact:

Cassandra McGregor, CAO/Clerk

613-257-1539 x 207

cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca

OFFCIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (SITE SPECIFIC)

OPA 33 Notice – Public Meeting 

Property Owner: Raj Kumar and Jaspreet Brar Kaur

Address: 591 Richmond Road

Zoning By-Law Amendment

ZA-07-24 Public Notice_2700 Ashton Station Road 

Property Owner: 16297404 Canada Inc.

Address: 2700 Ashton Station Road

ZA-01-25 Public Notice

Property Owner: Joshua Mark Jackson

Address: 1763 Richmond Road

SITE PLAN CONTROL APPROVAL

SP-19-24 Public Notice_150 Ej’s Lane

Property Owner: David Williamson and Dianne Williamson
Address: 150 Ej’s Lane