The Township of St. Joseph Community Notices
1669 Arthur Street P0R1J0 Richards Landing, ON, Canada

NOTICE: The Township of St. Joseph RE: Chickens in Residential Zones This Announcement serves as notice that Council has discussed the issue of chickens in residentially zoned properties. At this time council has decided not to develop a new policy or bylaw regarding chickens in residential zones. The current Zoning By-law states that chickens are not allowed in residential areas. Those who have chickens in the Richards Landing Residential Zone will be expected to rehome pou...ltry to comply with the current by-law. If you have any further questions or comments regarding Council’s decision, please feel free to reach out to the Mayor or members of Council.

Thank you to our Local and Regional Hospital workers and other front line staff! Let's keep them safe by staying safe ourselves!

The Province of Ontario has announced a province wide shutdown as of Boxing Day to Saturday January 9th. Schools will remain closed an additional week, and non essential businesses must remain closed or offer curbside pickup. See all of the details here. Township staff will continue to serve you by phone or email after the Holiday break, for the remaining period of the shutdown, January 4 - 9th. The Trefry Center will continue to offer Meals on wheels and transportation to necessary medical appointments. https://www.cbc.ca//toronto/ontario-shutdown-details-pdf-1

Christmas came early for some Seniors in our community! An anonymous donor has purchased 30 Turkey Dinners from Fannie's on the Island for community Seniors and Meals on Wheels clients to be distributed through the Dr. Trefry Seniors Centre! Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous gift! - The Dr. Trefry Seniors Centre and The Township of St. Joseph

UPDATE: OWNER FOUND! This Male Dog was picked up today on The D Line between the 10th sideroad and the A Line. Please share. Call 705-246-2625 if this is your animal or you know who he belongs to.

New guidance from the province. Social bubbles are no longer in effect. You should only have close contact with those in your immediate household. See all of the detail here. https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-implementing-additional-p

***UPDATE*** THE OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND! thank you for sharing. This lost dog is in the care of the Township's Pound Keeper. Please share this picture, we'd love to get him back home. He was picked up in Richards Landing. He has been in our care for over 24 hours and will need to be rehomed after 72 hours. Message us here, or call 705-246-2625 if you recognize this dog. PLEASE SHARE WIDELY!

Please share with any business owners who have had to close or limit their business this year due to COVID. Fully funded, but is first come, first serve, up to $25,000. Open to apply as of October 1, 2020. https://nohfc.ca//progra/northern-ontario-recovery-program

The last day of the season for the Richards Landing Municipal Marina will be Monday Oct. 12th. Thanks to the staff for making the most of a challenging season. See you on the water in the spring!

Get this app and get moving with ParticipACTION, a new way to stay active this fall! https://www.participaction.com/en-ca/programs/app

MAYOR'S MEETING BONFIRE This Monday, September 28, will likely be our last outdoor monthly Mayor's meeting of the year with Jody Wildman. It will be at the small concert stage at the Township of St. Joseph Centennial Grounds. There will be a bonfire to keep you warm and chairs will be available. ... Discuss anything you like. Please follow physical distancing but no masks will be required. Meeting starts at 7pm, Rain or shine.

The lower limit of 10 people indoors or 25 outdoors applies to all unmonitored social gatherings including parties, dinners, gatherings, BBQs or wedding recepti...ons held in private residences, backyards, parks & other recreational areas to reduce the spread of COVID-19. news.ontario.ca//ontario-limits-the-size-of-unmonitored-an See more

THE TOWNSHIP OF ST. JOSEPH MUNICIPAL LANDFILL SITE TIPPING FEES WAIVED for household refuse from Sunday, October 4... through Saturday, October 10 Construction materials and commercial waste will require tipping vouchers Shingles must be separated, valid landfill permit sticker required. The Landfill will be closed on Mondays starting October 19th for the winter.

The boil water advisory has been lifted by Algoma Public Health for Richards Landing. Please share.The boil water advisory has been lifted by Algoma Public Health for Richards Landing. Please share.

If you are an essential worker or LSSU student crossing into Sault Michigan, follow good public health practice while you are in Michigan and when you get back ...to Canada. Chippewa County has a total of 65 cases while the Upper Peninsula has 1,206 confirmed cases. Wear a face mask Practice physical distancing - even if you have a face mask on and more importantly if you don’t Wash your hands often Avoid non-essential activities while in Sault Ste. Marie, MI (no shopping or running errands). Stay home if you are sick Stay in quarantine for 14 days when you return to Canada (https://bit.ly/2FrVg4C) Even if you are exempt from quarantine, you must self-monitor for symptoms and continue to practice physical distancing and masking when in the community

Free Tipping week at the Landfill will be October 4 to October 10. Free Tipping does not include construction waste. For Residents only, valid Landfill Stickers are required.

A good example of why we all need to work together to keep our community healthy.

Public Notice of Intent: The Council of The Township of St. Joseph will consider a by-law to reduce the speed limit on the D Line between the 10th Sideroad and the Huron Line, and the F&G Line from HWY 548 to the A Line, from 80 km/h to 60 km/h at their meeting of September 16, 2020. Any person wishing to comment should contact the Clerk Administrator at 705-246-2625 or email [email protected] before noon, Friday September 11th.