Augusta Township

LEEDS, GRENVILLE (INCLUDING AUGUSTA) & LANARK DISTRICT IS MOVING INTO THE YELLOW - PROTECT LEVEL

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BREAD MAKERS REQUESTED We are looking for a bread baker to join the Farmer's & Craft Market, located at 120 E Mclean Blvd, in Maitland (MERC) every Saturday from 9am to 1pm until Dec 19th, 2020. We are extending our hours, so come join us indoors and support local. Don't forget to wear a mask. For further information contact: [email protected].

WASTE MANAGEMENT WEDNESDAY! Happy Hallowe'en! If you are looking to dispose of your Hallowe'en products we ask that you: - Donate your old costumes in the clothing bins at the Transfer Stations - Compost your pumpkin on your property - Donate any decorations you no longer want at local donation centres... This will help to reduce the waste received at the Transfer Stations! See more

REMINDER: There will be an electronic Community Development Committee meeting today at 2:00 pm. If you have questions for the Committee or to virtually attend the meeting, please email [email protected] at least one hour before the start of the meeting. You can find the agenda on our website: http://www.augusta.ca//town/council-and-committee-agendas/

BOOK SALE The Augusta Township Public Library will be having a fundraising book sale from Wednesday, October 28th Saturday, November 14th. During regular hours over this time period we will be letting patrons browse through a selection of donated books for sale in our meeting room. Masks and physical distancing will be required and hand sanitizer will be available.

REC CENTRES REOPENING WITH NEW PROTOCOLS We are happy to announce that Augusta recreation centres (Maitland, Maynard, North Augusta & Roebuck) are now open again for bookings. Staffed events are subject to capacity limits established by the Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG). Other events are subject to a 10 person capacity (for further information on this, please visit the Province's website: https://www.ontario.ca//guidance-meeting-and-event-facilit) To learn more about getting approval to book the halls, please visit our website: http://www.augusta.ca//recreation-/parks-and-recreation-2/

AWARD BREAKFAST Come on out to the Maitland Education & Recreation Centre (MERC) on Friday, November 6th at 7:30 am and help us celebrate this year's nominees for the Augusta Business of the Year and New Business of the Year Awards. Limited in-person numbers are available due to COVID-19. The event will also be cast via Zoom. Register by Friday, October 30, 2020 at: https://www.lgsbec.com//township-of-augusta-business-of-t/

REMINDER: There will be an electronic Council meeting tonight at 6:30 pm. If you have questions for Council or to virtually attend the meeting, please email the Clerk ([email protected]) at least one hour before the start of the meeting. You can find the agenda on our website: http://www.augusta.ca//town/council-and-committee-agendas/

BUSINESS & NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINEES The 2020 nominations are in! BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Coville's Greenhouses Creekside Diner... Dewar’s Inn on the River Elmer’s Construction Shannon Farms NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Flowers of the Field House of Knapp’s Photography JJ Construction Congratulations to all the nominees. The event will be held on Friday, November 6th at MERC Hall. There are limited in-person spaces available due to COVID-19. The event will also be cast via Zoom. Register today: https://www.lgsbec.com//township-of-augusta-business-of-t/ See more

NOTICE Usually when an oversize load is to travel on one of the Township's roads, the Public Works Department is notified. On OCTOBER 27, 28 & 30th, such a load (carrying a wind tower) will be travelling through the area - taking County Road 18 to Cedar Grove Road. They will be travelling through around 3 pm each day and will have escort vehicles with them as a safety precaution.... Please plan your route accordingly.

AUGUSTA MATTERS This week's Augusta Matters article (as published in the South Grenville Journal) "Making Change Work for Our Augusta Business Community". http://www.augusta.ca//making-change-work-for-our-augusta/

HALLOWE'EN: COVID-19 STYLE Follow the links below to read the full releases. Health Unit: https://healthunit.org//covid-19/gatherings-social-circles/ Chief Medical Officer Media Release: https://news.ontario.ca//stay-safe-and-follow-public-healt

**UPDATE** HE IS HOME SAFE MISSING CAT We received a call from a resident whose cat went missing around the McIntosh Road area today (October 22). If anyone sees it, could you please contact Carol at 905-808-8678 or contact the Township Office. He has a little less hair now and his name is Jackson. Let's help this kitty get home!