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RFT# PW-2025-003 ROAD CONSTRUCTION

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RFT # PW-2025-003
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
SCOTCH CORNERS ROAD (930m)

Sealed Proposals will be received in envelopes clearly marked as follows:

RFT # PW-2025-003
Township of Beckwith
C/O Cassandra McGregor, CAO/Clerk
2022 Beckwith Park Lane
Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P2

CLOSING: FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025 @ 12:00 p.m. – NOON

To request a copy of the Tender Package, or if you have questions regarding this Request for Proposal, please contact Cassandra McGregor, CAO/Clerk at 613-257-1539 ext. 207 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca

The preferred method of communication is via email.

THE LOWEST OR ANY PROPOSAL WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE ACCEPTED.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO ADOPT THE 2025 BUDGET

PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT THE 2025 BUDGET

In accordance with section 290 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Municipal By-Law No. 2024-21, notice is hereby given that the Council of the Township of Beckwith intends to present its 2025 Municipal Budget at the Council Meeting on:

🗓Tuesday April 29, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
📍 Beckwith Council Chambers

The meeting will include an overview of the budget and capital projects for 2025.

For additional information, please contact:

Cassandra McGregor, CAO/Clerk
613-257-1539
cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca

Declaration of Significant Weather Event – Saturday March 29th, 2025 at approximately 4:00 p.m.

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Please be advised that due to rapidly changing weather conditions and as per Regulation 239/02 of the Municipal Act 2001, the Township of Beckwith declared a significant weather event on Saturday March 29th, 2025 at approximately 4:00pm. This significant weather event will extend through Sunday March 30th.
This declaration suspends the standard timelines required for the Township of Beckwith to meet their winter maintenance objectives until the municipality declares the significant weather event has ended. It may take longer than usual to bring the condition of the roads back to a state of repair.
The Township will post when the municipality has declared the event has ended.
Please stay off the roads if at all possible and be cautious when near snow removal equipment.
For further information on the declaration of significant weather events, follow the below weblink to the Ontario Regulation 239/02

REDUCED LOADS – EFFECTIVE MARCH 10th, 2025

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Spring is coming – which means reduced load restrictions will be in effect on all Beckwith Township roads as of Monday, March 10, 2025 until further notice.

The Lanark County roads with reduced loads are noted here: https://www.lanarkcounty.ca/…/public-consultations.aspx

For inquiries please contact the Beckwith Public Works Department at:
Telephone: 613-257-1810 or E-mail: publicworks@twp.beckwith.on.ca

Important Notice : WASTE COLLECTION ROUTE CHANGES – Effective April 7th, 2025

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Starting April 7th, 2025 garbage collection routes will be changing to improve service efficiency.

The new routes are as follows: New – Collection Routes Map

NOTICE OF INTENION TO PASS A BY-LAW FOR BETTER HOMES LANARK PROGRAM

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TAKE NOTICE that the County of Lanark and the following municipalities within the County of Lanark intend to pass a by-law under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 586/06: Local Improvement Charges – Priority Lien Status, to implement the Better Homes Lanark (BHL) program.

  • Town of Perth
  • Municipality of Mississippi Mills
  • Township of Beckwith
  • Township of Drummond North Elmsley
  • Township of Lanark Highlands
  • Township of Montague
  • Township of Tay Valley

Purpose of the By-law

The proposed by-law will enable the residents of the County of Lanark within the participating local municipalities to participate in the Better Homes Lanark program, which assists homeowners in financing energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades, such as:

  • Insulation improvements,
  • Installation of high-efficiency heating or cooling systems,
  • Solar panel installations, and
  • Other eligible home retrofits.

Financing for these upgrades will be provided through Local Improvement Charges (LICs) applied to property tax bills, ensuring repayment over time.

Eligibility

The program is voluntary and available to all residential property owners in the participating local municipalities who meet the eligibility criteria. Participation requires an agreement between the property owner and the local municipality, who agree to the LICs being charged against their property.

Details of the Local Improvement Charges

  1. Financing will be repaid through an additional charge on participating properties’ tax bills.
  2. The charge will include the principal amount and applicable interest.
  3. Repayment terms will be determined by the agreement between the property owner and the program administrator.

Adoption Dates:

The Better Homes Lanark Bylaw will be duly adopted at their respective municipalities on the following dates:

Lanark County February 26th
Drummond North Elmsley February 25th
Perth March 4th (Staff Report at Committee of the Whole)
Montague Township February 18th
Beckwith Township February 18th
Mississippi Mills February 25th
Lanark Highlands February 25th
Tay Valley February 25th

 

Additional Information

For more information about the proposed By-law or the Better Homes Lanark program, please contact:

County of Lanark, 613-267-4200

Elizabeth Boldt, Climate Environmental Coordinator – eboldt@lanarkcounty.ca x 3105

Jasmin Ralph, Clerk – jralph@lanarkcounty.ca x1502

Joan Pratt, Business Manager – jpratt@lanarkcounty.ca x 3110

 

Dated this 29th day of January, 2025, at Tay Valley Township Ontario.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE

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The Township of Beckwith has deemed the Township Office/ Community Hall located at 1702 9th Line Beckwith as surplus. 

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE – $1,499,999

Building Investment and Business Opportunity with re-zoning potential. This stand alone building is located in a prime location on the corner of 9th Line Beckwith and Highway 15. The property enjoys ample vehicle traffic and onsite parking.

Facility includes an office with front reception area / lobby and 5 offices as well as a common area, storage, washrooms, two kitchen, meeting spaces, vault and banquet hall / tradeshow area.

For more information or to book a viewing, please contact Cassandra McGregor, CAO/Clerk cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca or 613-257-1539 x 207.

 

NOTICE OF MEETING TO PRESENT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2023

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In accordance with Municipal By-Law No. 2024-21, notice is hereby given that the Finance and Administration Committee of the Township of Beckwith will be presented the Financial Statement of the Corporation of the Township of Beckwith year ended December 31st, 2023 by KPMG at the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting:

Tuesday January 28th, 2025, 6:00 p.m., Beckwith Council Chambers

For additional information, please contact:

Cassandra McGregor, CAO/Clerk

613-257-1539 x 207

cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca

PLANNING – PUBLIC MEETING – January 28th, 2025

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OFFCIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (SITE SPECIFIC)

OPA 33 Notice – Public Meeting 

Property Owner: Raj Kumar and Jaspreet Brar Kaur

Address: 591 Richmond Road

 

Zoning By-Law Amendment

ZA-07-24 Public Notice_2700 Ashton Station Road 

Property Owner: 16297404 Canada Inc.

Address: 2700 Ashton Station Road

 

ZA-01-25 Public Notice

Property Owner: Joshua Mark Jackson

Address: 1763 Richmond Road

 

SITE PLAN CONTROL APPROVAL

SP-19-24 Public Notice_150 Ej’s Lane

Property Owner: David Williamson and Dianne Williamson
Address: 150 Ej’s Lane