Months of April, May and June

The Beckwith Township Community Development Committee is continuing its project for beautification of the Township. This project involves a cleanup of roadside ditches, parks or other areas of community interest. Following the cleanup an appreciation gathering will be held to thank those who came out to help with this initiative.

Special bags/tags are available for this project and can be picked up at the Beckwith Township Office and then placed out at the end of your laneway. The garbage contractors have agreed to pick up these bags in coordination with the Beckwith Clean Up Days.

Lend a hand to help keep our community a clean and beautiful place to live.

To pitch-in or for further information please contact the Township Office 613-257-1539.

Complete as many challenges as you wish to earn points. The individual/family will enter to win Earth Day prizes. Challenge closes April 29^th, 2023. 

Challenges Worth 10 Points Each

• Do a roadside clean-up
• Plant a tree
• Start a vegetable garden
• Start a pollinator garden
• Build a bird house
• Build a bug hotel

Challenges Worth 5 Points Each

• Create an Earth Day project using recycled material
• Show us your composter
• Show us your smart thermostat
• Show us your rain barrel
• Show us your on-demand water heater
• Take a walk and identify 3 native plants in our area

Challenges Worth 3 Points Each

• Post energy efficiency reminders around your house
• Create and Earth Day inspired meal or snack

Challenges Worth 2 Points Each

• Read an Earth Day book
• Watch an Earth Day documentary
• Listen to an Earth Day Podcast

Try to complete as many challenges as you can and don’t forget to take pictures! Once you are ready, you’ll need to fill out the Submission form and email it along with your pictures to cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca

Submission Form –Earth Day Challenge – Submission Form 2023

May 1st, – May 7th, 2023 ~ Ages 7+

To See all the events scheduled for the week – go to “Recreation” – “Youth Committee” – “Events/Workshops”

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:

• Rent deposits
• Utility arrears
• Rent/mortgage arrears
• Property tax arrears
• Wood (only heat source)
• Transportation
• Hygiene kits
• Food cards

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:

• Identification for all household members (valid birth certificates)
• Verification of income (pay stubs, Ontario Works / Ontario Disability Support Program)
• 30-day current bank statement showing present balance
• Documentation supporting requested funds such as hydro/utility bill, landlord letter regarding rental arrears or last month’s rent

For more information: Housing Assistance Program (HAP) – Lanark County

 

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.