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Essa Council proclaimed September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. A flag-raising ceremony was held on September 4 at 5:45 PM to raise awareness and support research for improved diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer.
TAKE NOTICE that an application has been submitted for a Minor Variance application on the lands known legally as ESSA PT RD ALLOW RP 51R8834; PART 1, municipally known 28 Centre Street. The subject property is zoned Residential, Low Density, Detached (R1). The applicant is seeking relief from Section 17 of Essa Township’s Zoning By-law for a reduced front yard setback, rear yard setback, and exterior side yard setback. The applicant is proposing to construct a new house on an existing vacant corner lot.
TAKE NOTICE that an application has been submitted for a Minor Variance application on the lands known legally as CON 9 PT LOT 11 AND RP;51R32926 PART 2 AND RP;51R35091 PART 1, municipally known 6321 9th Line. The subject property is zoned Agricultural (A). The applicant is seeking relief from Section 4.38.3a), f), g) and Section 6.2g) of Essa Township’s Zoning By-law to allow for a new SFD to be constructed while one exists and to convert the existing SFD to an Additional Residential Unit (ARU), which will exceed the maximum allowable size for an ARU, the maximum distance an ARU can be located from a primary dwelling, and to allow the ARU to have a basement.
The Township of Essa is seeking a Plow Truck Operator for the winter season (October 2024 to April 2025). This full-time, seasonal position involves patrolling and plowing roads on a 40-hour per week basis, with call-ins and variable shifts depending on weather. Candidates must hold a valid DZ license and have 1-4 years of experience in snow removal operations. The wage range is $24.17 to $28.43 per hour, with no benefits. Applicants should send resumes and driver’s abstracts to Athena Piskopos, Executive Assistant/HR Coordinator, at apiskopos@essatownship.on.ca.
The Township is now developing a new Official Plan to update policies and align with current provincial guidelines and community interests.
The Township of Essa is thrilled to announce the launch of the new Fall 2024 Recreation Guide, designed to offer residents and visitors diverse, engaging, and enriching activities for the upcoming season. This comprehensive guide is now available online.
Essa Council has proclaimed July 29 to August 11, 2024, as Fierté Simcoe Pride, supporting events and activities that promote gender and sexual diversity. A flag-raising ceremony will take place on July 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM.
Municipal water users, please be advised that drinking watermain flushing will take place according to the following schedule.
The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will be conducting watermain swabbing in Angus on behalf of the Township of Essa from October 2 to October 11, 2024.