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PESTICIDE USE

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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

MUNICIPAL OFFICE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

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COVID-19

The Township of Beckwith continues to follow instructions from the Public Health Authorities to limit the transmission of the COVID-19 virus.

The Township of Beckwith will be closing all municipal facilities to the public until further notice.

This includes the following;

  • The Township of Beckwith Municipal Office – March 16th, 2020
  • The Brunton Community Hall – Effective March 16th, 2020
  • The Beckwith Recreation Complex – Effective March 14th, 2020

Staff will be working regular scheduled hours at the municipal office and are here to serve you by the telephone or email. 

Please note that all Municipality run programs are all cancelled including the March Break Camp – Effective March 14th, 2020.

All Committee meetings are cancelled and will be Call of the Chair.

The Township will continue to monitor the situation and take direction from the Federal, Provincial and local health agencies. As the situation continues to evolve, we will keep you updated through the Township’s website and social media platforms.

Residents and staff are encouraged to be proactive. Please follow Health Unit directives on social distancing to protect yourselves and your families during this time.

For more information on the CORVID-19 please visit the Health Unit website: https://healthunit.org/coronavirus/

REDUCED LOADS LIFTED

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The Township of Beckwith Public Works Department would like to advise all residents that reduced load restrictions have been lifted on all Township Roads effective Monday, May 4th, 2020.

Glenn Rintoul, Public Works Superintendent
Township of Beckwith
613-257-1810

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.

OBSTACLES ON PUBLIC ROADS

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Public Works requests that property owners please do not place basketball equipment or any other obstacles on public roads. The Township will not be responsible for any damage occurring because of obstruction.