Lanark County Fire Departments, in collaboration with Ontario Provincial Police and Lanark County Paramedic Services, are running a two day immersive camp for self-identifying females. The camp will be held on the evening of October 13 and the full day on October 14th, 2023.
This is our second year running the camp. The goal is to provide a glimpse into firefighting, paramedic, and law enforcement and encourage young women to see these as viable career opportunities.
The Township of Beckwith would like to remind all property owners that the 2nd installment of the final taxes is due this month.
Second Installment Due – September 25th, 2023.
For payment options please visit the Township website: Payment Options (beckwith.on.ca)
Did you know that you can arrange for automatic monthly payment plan, or automatic installment dates payment plans for your Property Taxes?
Your account must be current to be eligible for this payment option. There is no service fee for this plan. October is a great time to start the Payment Plan to begin collecting for 2024 taxes.
For more information, or to enroll, please contact Stacey Quinn, Financial Officer, at 613-257-1539 or taxes@twp.beckwith.on.ca
2023 Interim Installment Due Date: Monday, March 27th, 2023
2023 Final Installment Due Dates: Monday, July 24th, 2023 and Monday, September 25th, 2023
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 call (833)525-1333 to activate their account for the year. Residents are required to obtain a single permit that is active for one calendar year. If you require assistance, please contact the Township Office.
No Permits are required for Campfires.
Permit holders must call to activate their Burn Permit before each burn activity. Permit activation must be completed by calling the Burn Permit Line at (833) 525-1333 .
If you are having difficulty activating your permit, ensure your Permit is valid for 2023.
Enforcement actions may be taken against anyone who burns in violation of the Rules and Regulations posted on the Township website.
For more information, please call the Township Office at 613-257-1539 or info@twp.beckwith.on.ca
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 assistance (up to $1,000 per calendar year) with:
To apply call 613-267-4200 ext. 2140 to book an appointment.
*Be prepared for your appointment. You must provide the following documentation as part of the eligibility review process:
For more information: Housing Assistance Program (HAP) – Lanark County
Please remember to have your garbage and recycling out by 7:00 a.m. on your regular garbage pick-up day. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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
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 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.
The two website addresses announced earlier this week to order Rain Barrels in Smiths Falls and Westport are not fully prepared to accept online orders and prepayment. ON THESE TWO SITES, YOU CAN RESERVE YOUR RAIN BARREL, RECEIVE YOUR PICK UP RECEIPT AND THEN BRING CASH ON SALE DAY TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE. Prepayment is not yet available.
The website address for the Manotick sale is fully functional taking preorders, prepayment by credit card and giving pick up receipts.
Our supplier, Rainbarrel.ca, is hoping to get the ordering wrinkles ironed out but cannot give us a date.
Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation and our community partners sincerely regret any inconvenience and frustration related to trying to order your Smiths Falls or Westport barrels in the last 48 hours. We hope you will stick with us through this rough patch and reserve your barrels online. Thank you!
Manotick (April 20)- http://rainbarrel.ca/guidedogs/
Smiths Falls (May 11)- http://rainbarrel.ca/smithsfallsconservation/
Westport (June 15)- http://rainbarrel.ca/westportinbloom/
Information: Michelle Paton
Rain Barrel Coordinator, Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation
613-692-3571 or 1-800-267-3504 ext 1177
Michelle.Paton@rvca.ca
