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Annual Drinking Water Reports 2017

The Angus, Baxter And Thornton Annual Drinking Water System Reports For 2017 are posted on our website.
Residents wishing to view hard copies are welcome to attend the Administration Centre, located at 5786 County Rd 21, Utopia during regular business hours (Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm)

Municipal Logging Notice July 2018

Please be advised that the County of Simoce has issued tenders for selective tree harvesting within County Forests. Operations should commence and be completed within one year.

Notice of Elevated Sodium Levels -Thornton August 2 2018

Please be advised that the Ontario Clean Water Agency after conducting regular water sample testing of the Thornton Water System on July 23, 2018, received notification that the sample test revealed an elevated sodium level in the water.

Notice of Public Meeting Re: Zoning By-Law Amendment (No. Z4/18)

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Essa will hold a Public Meeting on the 3rd day of October, 2018, at approximately 6:00 p.m. at the Essa Administration Centre located at 5786 County Rd 21, Utopia.

The Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would affect those lands described as 197 Centre Street, West Part Lot 31, Concession 4.

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Council will be held in Council Chambers on September 19th, 2018 starting at 6:00 p.m.

Burn Permits

The Township of Essa has a new burning by-law that allows for recreational/camp fire, open air burning and open air burning with an inspection.

No person(s) or owners(s) of land shall set a fire or permit the setting of a fire without first having obtained an authorized burn permit. Burning must be in accordance with the Open Air Burning By-law 2015-92 or subsequent by law. A permit shall not be issued in a settlement area with clearance of less than 15 feet/5 metre from any structure.

Permit is valid until the end of each calendar year at a cost of $25.00. Burn Permits (except for those that require an inspection) can be obtained on-line by going to on-line registration. Permits can also be obtained from the Township Administration Centre, upstairs, during regular business hours.

For more information or inquiries please contact the Fire Department at 705-424-5828.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF AGGRESSIVE SALESPEOPLE

It has been reported to the Township of Essa that there are individuals offering to test the water in the homes of residents and implying or suggesting that these individuals are affiliated with the Ontario Clean Water Agency on behalf of the Township of Essa. Neither the Ontario Clean Water Agency nor the Township of Essa is affiliated with any individuals or companies offering to test the water in your home.

Any Township or Ontario Clean Water Agency representatives visiting your house will have appropriate identification and residents are advised to request such identification.

Some points to remember should you choose to open your door to a salesperson:

Do not invite the person(s) inside.
Do not sign any documents under pressure.
If you are not interested in what is being offered or if they use aggressive tactics, ask them to leave your property, if you are suspicious, immediately report the incident to police (the non-emergency number of the Nottawasaga OPP is 1-888-310-1122).

If you have questions or concerns about any door-to-door experience you have had, call the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services at 1-800-889-9768.