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Introducing the New Aging In Place: Additional Residential Units (ARUs) Guide

February 28, 2025

The upcoming information session will explore options for Aging in Place in Essa Township, focusing on the development of Additional Residential Units (ARUs) to support residents in maintaining their independence as they age. Attendees will learn about the benefits, zoning and building requirements, and practical considerations of incorporating ARUs into existing homes or new accessory buildings for enhanced accessibility and comfort.

Emergency Simple Building Permit Applications

February 28, 2025

The Building Department is accepting simple building permit applications for this emergency snow accumulation situation. As you receive the appropriate paperwork from the different agencies or engineers involved with your repair, you can simply forward the paperwork to the building department and we will review these documents as your repair paperwork progresses.

Now Accepting Applications for Healthy Accessible Community and Parks Committee

February 26, 2025

Make a difference in your community by joining the Healthy Accessible Community and Parks Committee. The Healthy, Accessible Community and Parks Committee is dedicated to advise and assist the Township in promoting and facilitating a barrier-free healthy community while improving the quality of life for all persons and promoting equal opportunity for citizens of all abilities.

Winter Maintenance and Operations

February 21, 2025

The Township of Essa has received a significant amount of snow this winter. Staff have been working diligently at plowing, sanding and salting in order to keep roads and sidewalks open and safe for the public. As weather allows, staff is working on snow removal to reduce snowbanks to keep the streets clear and passable for residents and emergency vehicles.

Flood Forecasting and Outlook

February 21, 2025

Due to the significant amount of snow this winter season. There is a high potential for flooding based on the snow accumulation and potential heavy rain, snow melt, high wind and other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams and flooding or erosion in spring. The Township will be placing sand & sandbags at the end of Park Rd, at the intersection of Simcoe St & Water St & the Angus Firehall early spring.

Employment Opportunity - Engineering Coordinator

February 03, 2025

Essa Township is hiring an Engineering Coordinator. This position reports to the Manager of Public Works and/or the CAO, the Engineering Coordinator assists with the development and implementation of the long and short-term Capital and development projects/programs; assists in the enforcement of development agreements; maintains the Township’s Engineering Standards; and provides project coordination and site inspection for capital, maintenance, and development projects, which includes traffic, water, sewer and storm sewer projects. Salary range is 83,575.68 - $101,015.00 (2025). Essa Township offers benefits and a competitive compensation package.

Notice - Public Meeting

January 27, 2025

A Non-Statutory Public Meeting has been scheduled to take place in the Council Chambers at the Administration Centre located at 5786 County Road 21, Utopia, at approximately 6:00 pm on February 5, 2025, concerning a proposed Official Plan Amendment (OPA 47), Zoning By-law Amendment (Z15-23), and Site Plan Control Application (SP3-23), for the property known municipally as 8949 Smith Road.

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