Due to the Stay at Home Order all recreational amenities, such as sports fields and playgrounds are closed effective immediately.
For more information call 613-257-1539
COUNTY WIDE FIRE BAN
Message from the Beckwith Fire Chief:
Please note that effective April 5th, 2021 there is a Lanark County wide Fire Ban which includes the Township of Beckwith until further notice.
This is a FULL BAN which means no burning of any kind including Campfires.
No Fire Permits will be issued and campfires are NOT PERMITTED at this time.
BECKWITH CLEANUP DAYS
MONTHS OF APRIL AND MAY
This project will begin early spring and involves a cleanup of roadside ditches, parks or other areas of community interest.
Special bags/tags are available and can be signed out and picked up at the Beckwith Township Office.
Lend a hand and help keep our community a clean and beautiful place to live.
HELP KEEP BECKWITH BEAUTIFUL
ROADS TENDERS
TOWNSHIP OF BECKWITH ROAD CONSTRUCTION TENDERS 2021-01 to 2021-04
R2021 – 01 – 10th Line East (1.1 km)
R2021 – 02 – Bourne Road (3.0 km)
R2021 – 03 – Cedar Crest Drive (1.4 km)
R2021 – 04 – Oakland Crescent (0.3 km)
**Please note that each road will be reviewed as a separate tender therefore you may bid on some or all of the tender projects.
To receive a Tender Package please contract Cassandra McGregor, Clerk Administrator at 613-257-1539 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca
Tenders for the construction of road improvements will be received until:
FRIDAY, APRIL 16th, 2021 AT 12:00 P.M.,
Opening of those tenders received will follow the closing immediately.
MUNICIPAL OFFICE CLOSED
The Municipal Office is closed to the Public. Staff will be available by phone or email to assist you.
Garbage Tags: If you would like to have your garbage tags mailed to you please email your request with full mailing address to khallahan@twp.beckwith.on.ca
TAX PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Mail: Cheque’s payable to the Township of Beckwith
Township of Beckwith
1702 9th Line Beckwith
Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P2
After Hours: Drop payment in the mail slot, located at the front door of the Municipal Office. Please no cash, cheque only.
Online: Please use your whole roll number as your account number when setting up the Township of Beckwith as a payee via Online Banking.
Bank: Taxes can be paid at most Financial Institutions, when presenting your original Tax Bill.
Pre-authorized Payment Plans: The Township can arrange for automatic monthly payment plan, or automatic installment dates payment plan. Your account must be current to be eligible for this payment option. There is no service fee for this plan. For more information, or to enroll, please contact Julie Berry, Financial Officer, at 613-257-1539 or jberry@twp.beckwith.on.ca
REDUCED LOADS IN EFFECT
Reduced load restrictions come into effect on Monday, March 8, 2021. Please Contact Public Works for more information at 613-257-1810 or beckwithpw@storm.ca
LANARK COUNTY 1 MILLION TREES PROGRAM
SPRING TREE GIVEAWAY – POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 15TH, 2021
Free bare root tree bundles
Limit 1 bundle per household
(10 trees)
Bundles available – Sugar Maple White Spruce, White Cedar, White Oak
Date: Saturday, May 15th, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m.
Location: Beckwith Park ~ 1319 9th Line Beckwith
Event is being put on by the County of Lanark
For best transport: Please bring a bucket with water
Last year over 60,000 trees were planted in Lanark County by Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and our tree give away. If you have acreage call RVCA and learn what they can do for you for 15 cents a tree planted. 1-800-267-3504 or info@rvca.ca
2021 INTERIM TAX BILLS
The 2021 Interim Tax Bills have been mailed with a due date of March 22nd, 2021. If you have not received yours, please call the Township Office at 613-257-1539 or email Julie Berry at jberry@twp.beckwith.on.ca
WINTER PARKING REGULATIONS
Parking is prohibited on all streets or roads within the municipality of the Township of Beckwith from November 1, 2020 to April 15, 2021.
It is an offence to plow, shovel or deposit snow from private entrances across or onto municipal roadways. The penalty for non-conformance will be a fine and/or the vehicle towed away at the owner’s expense.
Also, please note that the Township of Beckwith will not be responsible for damages to mail boxes, newspaper containers or other appurtenances that are privately owned and erected on Municipality right-of-ways and are damaged through winter snowplowing operations.
Please remember to adjust your driving speed to suit the prevailing weather and road conditions.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Glenn Rintoul
Public Works Superintendent
BRUSH DEPOT OPERATIONS
BRUSH DEPOT CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
