Please note the Municipal Office is closed Friday, September 25th, 2020.
We will be re-opening Monday at 8:30 a.m.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
RECREATION FACILITY OPERATOR – PART-TIME
Beckwith Recreation Complex
A career with the Township of Beckwith offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community.
The Township of Beckwith has an immediate opening for the following position at the Beckwith Recreation Complex.
- Recreation Facility Operator – Part-time
Job descriptions – Facility Operator (Part-time) – Beckwith Recreation Complex
If you are interested in joining our dedicated team, please forward your resume to the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday October 16th, 2020:
Cassandra McGregor, Clerk Administrator
The Corporation of the Township of Beckwith
1702 9th Line Beckwith
Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P2
Phone: 613-257-1539
Email: cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca
All applications and inquires will be treated in confidence. We thank all applicants, however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for job selection purposes, only.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Sealed bids for the following items will be received by the undersigned at the Township of Beckwith Municipal Office, 1702 9th Line Beckwith, until:
12:00 p.m. (noon) on FRIDAY OCTOBER 2nd, 2020
Viewing Dates:
Beckwith Public Works Garage – 1644 9th Line Beckwith
Thursday September 17th, 2020 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday September 26th, 2020 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (noon)
| ITEM
# |
DESCRIPTION |
| 1 | Cub Cadet Tank LZ 60” – Mower |
| 2 | Ford Sterling / 1998 / 442, 877 KM |
| 3 | CHEV 3500 / 2006 / 308,118 KM |
| 4 | Bush Hog SM 60 |
For Bid Packages please visit the Township website or Municipal Office.
Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted.
Cassandra McGregor, Clerk Administrator
Township of Beckwith
1702 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P2
613-257-1539
cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca
BRUSH DEPOT OPERATIONS
BRUSH DEPOT
Public Works Garage ~ 1644th Line Beckwith
Hours of Operation:
Saturday’s ~ 8:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m. ~ September 26th ~ October 31st
Load drop off = 3 Garbage Tag Stickers
Out of Township rate is $50.00 per load
NO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
Brush Depot Staff have the right to refuse the dumping of a load of brush if there is foreign material such as stumps, wood or lumber scraps contained in the load.
Looking for Mulch?
Come by the Public Works Yard during the Brush Depot Hours and Public Works will have a backhoe available to help with larger loads.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility at 128 Patterson Crescent is open on Saturday’s from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon until October 3rd, 2020. Residents will be required to wear a mask while onsite. If you are displaying any symptoms of COVID-19, we request that you refrain from using the HHW. Be prepared to show identification.
BECKWITH BEAVER ISSUES
The next issue of the Beckwith Beaver will be published early December.
2020 FINAL TAXES
Please be advised that the Final Tax Bills went out in the Mail June 29th, 2020.
If you have not received your 2020 Final Tax Bill after next week please contact the Municipal Office, 613-257-1539.
Taxes are due on Monday July 20th and Monday September 21st, 2020.
PESTICIDE USE
For the promotion of public health and safety as noted within subsection 7.1(2) of the Pesticides Act, the County of Lanark, and participating municipalities, intends to utilize Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. to control weeds along rural roadsides within the County of Lanark.
The spraying will occur on pre-selected local municipal and county roads within the County of Lanark.
The Contractor will be using: Clearview Herbicide (PCP#29752), active ingredients Metasulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid, (present as potassium salt). Gateway Adjuvant (PCP#31470), active ingredients Paraffinic Oil and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactant, under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada).
Commencing: June 11th through July 27th, 2020 (weather permitting).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. – 613-938-2117 (collect calls accepted)
Lanark County Public Works – 613-267-1353 or Toll Free 1-888-952-6275
Beckwith Township – 613-257-1539
Township of Montague – 613-283-7478
For information regarding boom and targeted spot spraying of weeds, including details of the specific road sections and how they will be treated, visit the County of Lanark website at www.lanarkcounty.ca These lists outline the control method to be used, which include boom spraying, targeted spot spraying, hand removals and no spray zone.s
COVID-19
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
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
