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Local Gouvernment Week
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Each year, Ontario celebrates Local Government Week during the third week of October to raise public and youth awareness about the critical role local governments play in our communities. This year, Local Government Week takes place from October 21 to 25.
Local Government Week is a great time to reflect on the essential services and responsibilities that local governments manage.
Get Involved and Stay Informed!
There are many ways to engage with your local government and stay up to date:
- Subscribe for Email Alerts: Be the first to know about Town news and events by subscribing to our newsletter.
- Subscribe to Bciti +: Have your government new at your fingertips with our new App available on App Store, Google Play or website.
- Follow Us on Social Media: Get timely updates by following us on Facebook, X(formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
- Attend Council Meetings: Council meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. Check our community calendar for meeting dates, agendas, and minutes. You can also watch live Council meetings on our YouTube page. Missed a meeting? You can watch past meetings anytime.
- Participate in Surveys: This year we have had two surveys to which participation was very satisfying. Showing democracy at it’s best. Share your input to help guide Town’s decisions.
- Attend Local Consultations: Keep an eye on local consultations, shared on our website, calendar and social media channels.
For all meeting and event dates, visit our community calendar at https://www.hawkesbury.ca/en/directory-and-calendar
Why Choose a Career in Local Government?
- Make a Difference: Contribute to your community through meaningful and impactful work.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a constantly evolving and diverse workplace.
- Competitive Pay and Benefits: Enjoy a comfortable lifestyle with competitive salaries, excellent benefits and retirement savings options.
- Career Growth: Explore a range of career opportunities with room for advancement across Ontario.
See the Job Posting section on our website for current openings!
Public information session- Hawkesbury Bridge Replacement
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The purpose of this notice is to advise that PIC No. 2 will be held on October 17, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 472 located on 152 Nelson Street East, Hawkesbury, ON.
Hawkesbury_PIC_2_Notification_Letter_External_Agencies_municipal.pdf
Notice of public meeting
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NOTICE OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION AND OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW N° 20-2018 (D14-146)
Take notice that the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury will hold a public meeting on the
28th of October 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 600 Higginson Street to consider a proposed Amendment to Zoning
By-law N° 20–2018 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13.
For more info please read the following 
document.
Notice of amendment of the official plan
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NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF OFFICIAL PLAN N°8 AND A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT BY-LAWS N°59-2024, N°60-2024
TAKE NOTICE that the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury passed By-law No. 59-2024 at a meeting held on Monday, September 23, 2024, under Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.
AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Hawkesbury passed By-law N° 60-2024 at a meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, c. P.13, as amended.
DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: The subject lands are municipally known as 430 County Road 17 and legally described as Parts 5 and 6 on Plan 46R-6D20, Lot 4, Concession 1, formerly in the Geographic Township of West Hawkesbury now Hawkesbury, County of Prescott. A Key Map is provided below.
To read the entire
admendment
Consult the by-laws
Door-to-Door Fraud Network Dismantled in Hawkesbury
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Door-to-Door Fraud Network Dismantled in Hawkesbury: The Town of Hawkesbury By-law Officers and the OPP take action
The Town of Hawkesbury by-law officers and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment recently collaborated to dismantle a door-to-door fraud network primarily targeting the elderly. This criminal network lured Hawkesbury victims into undertaking driveway paving services using high-pressure sales tactics. This was a scam that would have led to financial losses amounting to thousands of dollars for Hawkesbury residents.