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The Township of Essa has published its December 2024 E-Newsletter, featuring updates on community events, winter programs, parking restrictions, and holiday fire safety tips. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback for future editions.
At its meeting of November 20, 2024, Council of the Corporation of the Township of Essa proclaimed November 25, 2024 as "International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women".
Due to the Canada Post Strike, there has been a disruption to mail delivery service. To avoid disruptions, consider dropping off documents and/or payments at the Township Administration Centre (5786 County Road 21, Utopia), or make your payments electronically.
A Public Meeting has been scheduled to take place on December 4, 2024, for consideration of an amendment to Essa's Fees and Charges By-law, specific to By-law 2023-01 Schedule "D" (Building Department Fees).
The Budget meeting scheduled to take place on December 18, 2024 has been re-scheduled to December 10, 2024 (8:30 am to 1:00 pm).
The Township of Essa Council will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Essa Administration Centre (5786 County Road No. 21, near Baxter) to consider a Temporary Use By-law Amendment for 253 Barrie Street. The proposal requests temporary permission to use a single-family dwelling as a real estate office in a Residential (R1) zone, where commercial use is not typically permitted. Residents are encouraged to attend and provide feedback. Written submissions are also welcome. For more information or to receive notice of the decision, contact Development Planner Owen Curnew (ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca) or the Clerk's office (llehr@essatownship.on.ca).
The Township of Essa seeks a detail-oriented Engineering Coordinator to support capital and development projects, enforce agreements, and manage engineering standards. Key qualifications include a degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, strong Civil 3D/AutoCAD skills, and a valid Class "G" driver's license. This full-time role offers a salary range of $74,469.62 - $87,618.94, plus benefits. Apply by December 9, 2024, to Athena Piskopos at apiskopos@essatownship.on.ca. The Township is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive and accessible hiring practices.
Notice - a By-law to amend Essa's Development Charges By-law 2023-32 was passed by Council at its meeting of November 6, 2024.
There has been a change in the start time for the Committee of the Whole and Council meetings scheduled to take place on November 20, 2024.