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CONGRATULATIONS INSPECTOR PADIACHI

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ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE DETACHMENT COMMANDER – CONGRATULATIONS INSPECTOR PADIACHI

Beckwith Council would like to Congratulate Karuna Padiachi on his new appointment of Detachment Commander with the Ontario Provincial Police.

Inspector Padiachi began his career with the Ontario Provincial Police in 1994 in Iroquois Falls. He went on to work in various areas, including Sebringville Detachment, Electronic Crime Section – Investigation and Support Bureau, Kemptville Detachment, and Detachment Manager in Lanark County. He was also seconded to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Integrated National Security Unit (INSET) in Ottawa. He has been the Acting Commander, Lanark County Detachment, since September 2019. Karuna obtained certification as a Certified Forensic Computer Examiner through the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists. He is also a recipient of the Police Exemplary Service Medal (20 years).

Inspector Padiachi was selected as an at-rank member and was successful in a position-specific evaluation process, which included an interview with police services board representatives.

“Inspector Padiachi has been a pleasure to work with for the last 2 years. He keeps us well informed on major instances. His common-sense approach and calm demeaner will serve our community well stated Reeve Richard Kidd”

SNOW PLOW OPERATOR – CONTRACT POSITION – FULLTIME

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Job Information:

The Township of Beckwith requires a full-time six month contract snowplow operator.  This position will commence November 15th, 2021 to March 31st, 2022 with an option for an extension.

Requirements:

  • Due to the equipment this position will use, the candidate must possess a Class D Province of Ontario Driver’s License with a Z endorsement.
  • Must be capable of operating a combination snowplow and spreader unit as required.

Applying:

Candidates interested in the above position are invited to forward, in confidence, a detailed resume, outlining skills, qualifications, and experience.

Wages:

$22.36 – $26.26 per hour

Applications must be received before 4:30 p.m., Friday October 8th, 2021

Cassandra McGregor, Clerk Administrator
Township of Beckwith
1702 9th Lin Beckwith
Carleton Place, ON  K7C 3P2
cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca

Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.

We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

FIRE BAN OFF – SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2021

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Reminder that you need a fire permit for big brush burns only, not camp fires (they are required from April 1st – October 31st). You can pick up your permit at the Municipal Office, have it faxed or emailed during their business hours. Permits for Saturday burning can be picked up on the Friday before. The permits are only good for the day of issue. Remember that you are still responsible for your fire even though you have a permit, so don’t burn in windy conditions.

Campfires DO NOT require a fire permit, only brush burns.  Please see below for the camp fire rules.

RULES FOR A CAMP FIRE

A fire permit is not required for a campfire if the following conditions are met:
► The fire area is no larger than 60 cm (24”) in diameter
► The fire area is supervised at all times by an adult person
► There is a water source on hand the whole time the fire is burning
► The fire area is used to cook food on a grill or barbecue or is used for personal warmth
► The fire area does not violate any other laws, by-laws, rules or regulations

2021 FINAL TAX BILLING

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2021 Final Tax Billing is complete – If you have not received your 2021 Final Tax Bill please call the Municipal Office at 613-257-1539 unless you are on the monthly Pre Authorized Payment (PAP) plan or your taxes are being paid on your behalf by your mortgage company.

Residents on the PAP monthly plan for property tax payment will receive their Final Tax Bill after the final installment due date of September 20, 2021.  If you wish to enroll in the PAP monthly program for collection of 2022 property taxes please email jberry@twp.beckwith.on.ca

Residents whose mortgage company remits property taxes on their behalf will receive a copy of their Final Tax Bill after full payment has been received from their mortgage company. 

COVID-19

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For COVID-19 Updates from Reeve Richard Kidd – go to “Services” and “Emergency Services” in the drop down box or go to “Public Notices” and “Media Release” in the drop down box.

As COVID-19 pandemic is evolving quickly and updates are emerging daily, we want to assure our residents that the Township is monitoring new information as it becomes available in order to be able to ensure the health and safety of our residents.

RIDEAU VALLEY RURAL CLEAN WATER PROGRAM AND OTHER PROGRAMS

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RURAL CLEAN WATER GRANT PROGRAM

We offer financial and technical assistance to farmers and rural residents undertaking projects to protect and improve water quality.  Grants are available for different project categories, including well decommissioning, septic repair/replacement, manure storage, controlled tile drainage, watercourse fencing, cover crops, erosion control and many more.  Please note that those interested in applying are required to contact the RVCA prior to starting any work.  To learn more, please click here – RCWP_cleanwaterbrochure

TREE PLANTING PROGRAM

The RVCA offers a full-service reforestation program to all residents in the Rideau Valley and Mississippi Valley Watersheds.  We are looking to transform marginal, empty or ideal fields into thriving green woodlands.  To learn more, go to the website – click here

SHORELINE NATURALIZATION PROGRAM

Establishing a natural, well-vegetated shoreline is an affordable and easy way that landowners can protect their shoreline from erosion and protect the water quality on our lakes and rivers.  RVCA’s Shoreline Naturalization Program can help landowners naturalize their shoreline by providing everything from advice and guidance to full-service planting projects.  To learn more, go to the website – click here

 

FIRE RULES AND REGULATIONS

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Reminder that you need a fire permit for big brush burns only not camp fires (they are required from April 1st – October 31st). You can pick up your permit at the Municipal Office during their business hours. Permits for Saturday burning can be picked up on the Friday before. The permits are only good for the day of issue. Remember that you are still responsible for your fire even though you have a permit, so don’t burn in windy conditions.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

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Beckwith Township forwards all mail to the last known address provided by the owner. It is the responsibility of the property owner to provide the Township with any change to their mailing address. Owners can call in their change of address, but must follow-up with written confirmation either by fax, mail, email or in person. The Township will not be held responsible for mail not delivered in a timely manner due to changes in addresses not provided by the property owner.

MPAC Property Assessment Notice

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MPAC PROPERTY ASSESSMENT NOTICES

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) has issued new property assessment notices to all Beckwith residents in April 2016, based upon a property value effective January 1, 2016.

To learn more about your notice visit: www.mpac.ca.