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February 2017 - In This Issue:
2017 PolarFest
Snowman Challenge
Career Fair
Guns N' Hoses Hockey Game
Landfill Pass
Dog License Renewal
FREE Public Skating!
Library Programs
Get involved in the Township of Selwyn's
Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) program!
We are looking for volunteers to help administer surveys to local businesses, so that
we can better understand their needs! If you are interested in volunteering, please
contact: Kari Partridge, Economic Development Coordinator by phone at 705-2929507.
February Council Meetings:
February 14, 2017 - 5:00 PM
February 24, 2017 - 6:00 PM
Don't forget! You can now live stream Council and
Committee of Adjustment meetings! Watch Council
business from the comfort of your home by visiting the
Township website. Think you missed something at a
past Council Meeting? Recordings of past meetings
are also available!
*Correction: The PolarFest Guide notes that the Opening Ceremonies are on
Saturday, February 4th, but they are taking place on Friday, February 3rd!
Snowman Challenge
There's still time to make the biggest and best
snowman possible! Take a picture with your
snowman and upload it to Facebook. You could
win some great prizes!
Make sure you 'Like' the Polarfest - Selwyn
Township Facebook page and use the taglines
#snowmanchallenge #polarfest by PolarFest
weekend - February 3rd to 5th, 2017!
Visit the PolarFest website for more details or
call 705-292-9507!
Polar Plunge
Join the wild & crazy plungers who will be
'Freezin' for a Reason' and raising money in
support of their favourite charities!
Sunday, February 5th
beginning at 2:00PM
at the BEL Rotary Park, Ennismore
just across the Causeway
Do you want to take the Plunge?
It's never too late to sign up and don't forget to
dress up. The theme for this year's event is
Canada's 150th Anniversary!
Plungers & Pledgers, visit:
www.belrotaryplunge.com
Career Fair & Community Information session - March 1st, 2017!
Come one, come all to the
Career Fair and Community
Information session!
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
from 12:30PM to 4:30PM at the
Lakefield Royal Canadian Legion
(10 Nicholls Street, Lakefield).
This is a FREE event for job
seekers of all ages, employers
and community agencies. For
additional information, please
contact Debbie at 705-740-2577
ext. 5212.
This event has been organized
by the City and County of
Peterborough, Agilec, the
Municipality of Trent Lakes and
the Township of Selwyn.
Growing Local Businesses in Selwyn Township!
Selwyn Township is launching a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) survey to
help understand the needs of local businesses.
Retail and service businesses will be receiving letters shortly explaining the project in
more detail and will be asked to participate to have their voices heard.
We need your help to make this project a success!
We are looking for volunteers to help administer the surveys.
If you are interested in learning more, or volunteering, please contact:Kari Partridge,
Economic Development Coordinator by phone at 705-292-9507 or by email.
The survey is an initiative of the Economic Development & Business Committee
(EDBC) is an advisory committee appointed by Council to promote and facilitate
ongoing communication and cooperation among community partners with respect to
economic development matters pertaining to business attraction, retention and
expansion; marketing and tourism; and other specific projects identified by Council.
2017 Interim Tax Bill and Landfill Pass!
The 2017 interim tax bill was mailed out to property owners late January. Keep a look
out for yours!
Inside there are two (2) 2017 Landfill Site Passes!
Keep them safe - a replacement pass will cost $10.00!
Make paying your taxes easy... It's not too late to sign up for pre-authorized payments
or to set up online or telephone banking payments. If you have any questions about
your tax bill, payment options or any of the items enclosed in your tax bill, please
contact the Finance Department at 705-292-9507 or email Erica Cavanagh.
NEW 2017 Landfill Operating Hours!
The operating hours for the landfill site at 1480 8th Line (County Road 18) have
changed!
"Winter Hours" from November 1st to March 31st:
Tuesday to Friday - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
"Summer Hours" from April 1st to October 31st:
Tuesday - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday - 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Watch for your two (2) 2017 Landfill Site Passes in your interim tax bill. Keep them safe
- a replacement pass will cost $10.00.
Remember that passes need to be presented each time you make a trip to the Landfill.
Compost Collection - Bridgenorth
Bridgenorth Residents: Did You Know... you have free
compost collection on Fridays?
The County of Peterborough is running a pilot program
in Bridgenorth, which allows residents to take
advantage of free compost collection on Fridays! To
find out if you are in the collection area, please contact
Peterborough County at (705) 775-2737.
Qualifying residents can pick-up a free green bin at the
Selwyn Township office (1310 Centre Line)!
Councillor Gerry Herron using his
compost bin!
It's Time to Renew your Dog License!
Dog licensing is underway in Selwyn Township!
Dog Tag Renewals are $15.00 until March 31st,
2017 and then the cost goes up to $25.00!
Licensing can help reunite lost dogs with their
owners and help you avoid a fine of up to $5,000!
The Selwyn Fire Department Giving Back!
2016 was a busy year for the Selwyn Fire Department!
The Selwyn Firefighters Association generously donated over $17,000 for the
purchase of defibrillators throughout the Township of Selwyn.
In November, the Fire Department donated all of their retired Breathing
Apparatuses to Firefighters Without Borders Canada. The equipment has made
its way to the Dominican Republic to help improve the safety of the Firefighters in
that country!
In December, members of the Fire Department visited Chemong Public School
and discussed Fire Safety with the Grade 3 class! Thanks to donations from local
businesses throughout Selwyn Township, over 300 Grade 3 students in the
Township brought home their own Fire Safety Book to share with their family over
the holidays!
Thank you to the Selwyn Fire Department for their continued generosity!
Free Public Skating!
Come out skating for FREE thanks to our generous sponsors! Remember to support
our local businesses who have kindly supported our community!
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre
February 4th from 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM: BEL Rotary Club
February 11th from 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM: Lakefield Trail Committee
February 18th from 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM: Logan Tree Experts
Family Day (Feb. 20th) from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Selwyn Outreach Centre
February 25th from 12:00 Noon - 1:00PM: Hendren Funeral Home
Ennismore Community Centre
February 5th from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Brad Sinclair, Flat Rate Realty
February 12th from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Xplornet
February 19th from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Ennismore Optimist Club
Family Day (Feb. 20th) from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Eastlink
February 26th from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Nexicom
To check out the full public skating schedule, visit the Township website.
Selwyn Public Library - News & Events
Children's Programs
Big Screen Movie Night "Arrival"
Enjoy a viewing of "Arrival" at the Bridgenorth
Library on Wednesday February 15th starting at
7:00 pm. Admission is $2. FREE popcorn will be
available, as well as drinks for $1.
About the film:
When mysterious spacecraft touch down across
the globe, an elite team - led by expert linguist
Louise Banks - is brought together to investigate.
As mankind teeters on the verge of global war,
Banks and the team race against time for answers
- and to find them, she will take a chance that
could threaten her life, and quite possibly
humanity.
Registration is required!
Call (705) 292-5065 or email Kacie.
Tech Support Drop-In
Need a bit of help with your laptop, tablet, smartphone or have any tech-related
questions? Drop-in for some help! No appointment needed.
Tuesday: Bridgenorth Library 1:00 PM-3:30 PM; &
Ennismore Library 12:30 PM-2:00 PM (starting Jan. 24th)
Wednesday: Bridgenorth Library 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Thursday: Lakefield Library 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Friday: Lakefield Library 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
Bridgenorth Library 705-292-5065; Ennismore Library 705-292-8022; Lakefield Library
705-652-8623.
www.MyPublicLibrary.ca
News/Public Notices on the Website
For the most current information on community events, planning applications, open
houses, upcoming meetings etc. check the News and Public Notices section on our
website.
Contact
Office Location:
1310 Centre Line, Selwyn, Ontario K9J 6X5
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 270, Bridgenorth, Ontario K0L 1H0
Hours of Operation:
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
Tel: 705-292-9507
Fax: 705-292-8964
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