Welcome to
Front of Yonge
New Resident Information
www.Mallorytown.ca
Front of Yonge at a Glance
Welcome to Front of Yonge
On behalf of the municipal office and Council, we welcome you to our Township. You have
made an excellent choice to reside in this community and will quickly discover what makes us
Yonge! We realize that this time can be hectic with establishing yourself in a new community,
so we have created this short guide to assist you.
Township Office
The office is located at 1514 County Road 2 in Mallorytown, where you can stop in if you have
any questions. The Township’s website offers additional information on how you can contact
the office, as well as many other topics of interest. Any form, policy, and by-law inquiries can
be made here, as well as learning more about the community. The office can also direct you to
the proper organization if your inquiry cannot be addressed municipally.
Website
The Township’s website, www.Mallorytown.ca, is available 24/7 and offers additional
information. This great resource provides a wide variety of information, including an Events
Calendar of activities available within the area. A Business Directory lists and provides contact
details for the local businesses and services in the area. Previous Community Newsletters and
Meeting Minutes can be found online so you can see what has been happening in the
community.
Postal and Newspaper Services
Canada Post has a location on Quabbin Street in Mallorytown to assist you with sending and
receiving mail. If you are part of a community mail box, the office or the Canada Post website
will work on assigning you a box and key.
The area has many publications for you to enjoy. The Township Office distributes a newsletter
seasonally with important dates and information about projects, news, and events in the area.
Copies can be found in the Township Office, and is also available electronically by signing up for
our Mailing List, or by visiting the Newsletter section of www.Mallorytown.ca. The Brockville
Recorder & Times and Gananoque Reporter are available to subscribers. St. Lawrence EMC is a
free weekly publication and Brockville This Week is a collection of key Recorder & Times stories
from the week. The Athens Mural is a free monthly paper focused on events in the
Athens/Front of Yonge area. Many of the free publications can be found in newspaper boxes
and racks found in various locations throughout the Township.
Education
The township has one elementary school for students between junior kindergarten and grade
six operating under the direction of the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB).
Registration information can be found by contacting both the Front of Yonge Elementary School
and UCDSB.
Local Groups
There are many social groups to help you meet other locals who share a similar interest.
Contacting the Township Office is a good place to begin as the staff may be able to direct you to
a specific organization and provide contact information of a current member. Groups focused
on active living, crafts, heritage, gardening, and more are available for adults to join. Programs
for children are also offered in the region.
Renovations
When planning a renovation, consult the Building Permit Application Package available online
and from the office to see if a Building Permit is required. Our Township has a lower median
wait period from permit submission to approval than the provincial standard, typically being a
business week faster. Permits are needed when renovations will exceed 10 square metres,
pools, chimney or wood stove alterations/repairs, and decks larger than 108 square feet.
Replacing existing roofs and windows is subject to some conditions.
Pets
The Township has a Dog Control By-Law where a dog must be registered and licensed at the
Township Office annually, and wear its assigned tag. The by-law states dogs brought into the
Township are required to be licensed within fourteen days. Cats and other pets do not need to
be registered but are required to follow the provincial and federal laws in place.
Waste and Recycling
Permanent and seasonal residents are required to purchase bag tags and use clear garbage
bags in the Township’s Waste Disposal Site. Recycling has extended past the typical glass,
plastics, and metals, to now include most electronics, tires, and Styrofoam products. Curbside
collection is offered to residents in Mallorytown and is available through private contract
throughout the Township. Hazardous waste, including pharmaceuticals, paints, and batteries,
are accepted during designated times and locations, as a service by the United Counties of
Leeds and Grenville at no charge.
The Corporation of the Front of Yonge Township
Council Members
Roger Haley – Mayor
(613) 213-4337
[email protected]
Robert Morrison – Deputy Mayor
(613) 923-5140
Sean Burns – Councillor
(613) 349-8132
Richard Marcoux – Councillor
(613) 923-2430
Joan Ruman – Councillor
(613) 923-1481
Services Provided by the Township
Fire Protection, Fire Chief Greg Halladay
(613) 923-5216
Fire Prevention Program, CFPO Richard Marcoux
(613) 923-5216
Emergency Medical Response
9-1-1
Ontario Provincial Police
(613) 345-1790
By-Law Enforcement
(613) 923-2251
Building Permits and Inspections, CBO Ernest Tkachuk
(613) 923-2251
Dog Control
(613) 923-2251
Municipal Road Maintenance, P.W. Superintendent
Bill Patterson
(613) 923-5074
Waste Disposal Site & Recycling Program
(613) 923-2251
Library, Chief Librarian Donna Hunt
(613) 923-1790
Recreation Park & Youth Activities
(613) 923-2251
Planning & Zoning Service, Administrator Elaine Covey
(613) 923-2251
Administrative Services
(613) 923-2251
Livestock Valuing, Ross Turner
(613) 923-5422
Fenceviewers
(613) 923-2251
Hours and Services
Administration Office
Monday – Friday
9:00 – 4:30
1514 County Road 2
P.O. Box 130
May 1 – October 31
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Saturdays
11:00 – 5:00
11:00 – 5:00
9:00 – 5:00
November 1 – April 30
Tuesdays
Saturdays
11:30 – 4:30
9:00 – 4:00
Waste Disposal Site
Public Works Department
Monday – Friday
7:30 – 4:00
Building Department
Call the Administration Office (613-923-2251) to schedule an appointment
Library
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
12:30 – 8:00
5:00 – 8:00
12:30 – 8:00
9:00 – 1:00
76 County Road 5
P.O. Box 250
Front of Yonge Township provides, or pays for, the following Services:
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Fire Protection
Fire Prevention Programs
Emergency Medical Response
Ontario Provincial Police
By-Law Enforcement
Building Permits and Inspections
Dog Control
Municipal Road Maintenance,
Snow/Ice Removal
Waste Disposal Site
Recycling Program
Library
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Recreation Park & Youth
Activities
Planning and Zoning Services
Administrative Services
Livestock Valuer
Fenceviewers
Cataraqui Region Conservation
Authority Levy
Community Centre
Street Lights
Remembrance Road
Community Group Support
Waste Disposal Policies
Most Commonly Asked Questions
1. Can we still use the green or black garbage bags?
A: No. Only clear/tinted transparent bags will be accepted at the landfill site.
2. What about kitchen catchers or other small white bags of personal waste – do they go in
a large clear bag?
A: YES
3. Where do we buy clear garbage bags?
A: Most retailers including Purcell’s Freshmart, the Superstore, Canadian Tire, and
Walmart. (Tinted transparent bags can also be used.)
4. What is the purpose of clear bags?
A: To encourage recycling, and educate residents on what items can be recycled, so as
to put less material into our landfill site. This method is used by a number of other
townships in Leeds and Grenville.
5. How are you enforcing the use of clear garbage bags?
A: Residents will be informed of the policy. Use of coloured bags may lead to the
waste site staff to refuse to accept the bags.
6. How are you enforcing recycling, and what happens when they don’t follow the rules?
A: Waste Site staff will start by informing residents about items which can be recycled
and will be asked to remove recyclables from the clear bags and place in proper
recycling bins.
7. Will there be free bag tags issues?
A: Beginning in 2014, no free bag tags will be issued to permanent or seasonal
residents.
8. How much are the bag tags going to cost us in 2013?
A: In 2014: $1.50 each. Beginning in 2015: $1.75 each.
This is less than many other Townships charge per bag for garbage disposal.
9. Who is enforcing these policies where curbside pickup takes place?
A: The Contractor
Recycling Program
Policies for Recycling
1. All recycled containers are to be rinsed clean.
2. Recycled materials must be separated:
 Cans placed in a plastic bag and tied shut
 Plastics placed in a separate bag
 Newsprint, paper, etc. are to be tied or taped in bundles or placed in bag (Note:
the weight limit is 40 lbs.)
 Boxboard must have liners removed, flattened, and bundled
 Corrugated cardboard – flattened, bundled, taped, or tied together
 Styrofoam in a plastic bag tied shut (no packing peanuts permitted)
 Glass can be placed in a sturdy box/bag or in the blue box)
Accepted Electronics
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Desktop and portable computers
Peripherals (modems, keyboards, mice, cds, dvds, blue rays, hard drives)
Televisions and monitors
Desktop printers, copiers, and multifunction devices
Floor standing printing devices
Scanners
Telephones, cellphones, pagers, and answering machines
Typewriters
PDA’s and other handheld computers
Audio and video players and recorders
Cameras and digital frames
Radios and turntables
Speakers, equalizers, amplifiers, and receivers
Video players and recorders
More Information
Visit www.Mallorytown.ca to view a list of frequency asked questions about recyclables.
The Township Office has printed information cards listing items our program accepts.
FRONT OF YONGE TOWNSHIP FIRE SERVICES
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING OPEN BURNING
BURN PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL OPEN BURNING
AND MUST BE RENEWED ANNUALLY
Only campfires are permitted in the Village of Mallorytown
Brush, leaves, pits, incinerators, and campfires are permitted for residents outside of the Village
FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT
Subject to fines under the Fire Code (Maximum $25,000.00)
AND/OR
$410.00 per Emergency Vehicle for the First Hour (or the current MTO rate)
$205.00 per Emergency Vehicle for EACH subsequent Half Hour (or the current
MTO rate)
Note: A Township Burning Permit is used for information purposes only, and does not exclude
you from liability should you lose control of your fire or deviate from the conditions stated on
the permit. Burning is allowed when the permit conditions are met, unless the Fire Chief or
his designate has imposed a Fire Ban.
Every person who starts a fire must:
Ensure a responsible person is watching the fire at all times.
Extinguish the fire before leaving the site (even for a short time)
Plan to burn during the coolest, dampest, and calmest time of day
Note: Failure to comply with any of the conditions stated on the permit may result in having
your privileges revokes and/or have charges valid under the Ontario Fire Code. Charges may
also be laid under Township By-law #16-08.
Open burning can cause air pollution. Smoke and odors from open fires can aggravate
respiratory conditions, soil property, reduce visibility, and generally lessen the enjoyment of
property. Section 14 of the Environmental Act reads in part, “Despite any provision of this Act
or the Regulations no person shall discharge contaminant or permit the discharge of
contaminant into the natural environment that causes or is likely to cause adverse effect”.
NEVER BURN PLASTICS, RUBBER MATERIAL, SYNTHETIC MATERIALS, OR HOUSEHOLD REFUSE