Lots going on in SELWYN!
📅 High-Summer Community Festivals & Events
We have a stellar lineup of local celebrations returning to the area this July. Grab your calendar and mark these down:
🚛 Canada Day Schedule Shifts & Landfill Hours
With Canada Day landing on Wednesday, July 1st, please note several municipal service interruptions and regular summer scheduling adjustments:
Closures: The Municipal Office, Smith Landfill, and all Selwyn Public Library branches are closed on Wednesday, July 1st.
Garbage Collection: Curbside garbage collection shifts forward by one day for the rest of the week.
Wednesday collection moves to Thursday
Thursday collection moves to Friday
Friday collection moves to Saturday
Green Waste (Bridgenorth): Friday's green waste collection shifts to Saturday.
Recycling: There is no change to recycling collection. Have all items out by 7:00 AM.
Smith Landfill Summer Hours (Victoria Day to Thanksgiving)
The Smith Landfill Site (1480 County Road 18) is operating on its peak seasonal schedule:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Extended evening hours)
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday & Sunday: CLOSED
Hazardous Waste Depot: Open Tuesdays (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturdays (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM).
📋 Municipal & Civic Updates
🗳️ 2026 Municipal Election: Are You on the Voters' List?
The Municipal and School Board Election takes place on October 26th, 2026. Because Selwyn uses internet and telephone voting, ensuring your information is accurate is critical. Seasonal residents who own property in the township are also eligible to vote!
Action Item: Visit registertovoteon.ca by August 13th, 2026 to verify your status, update personal information, or modify school board support. You will need your full name, date of birth, and property address or assessment roll number to log in.
🏛️ July Council Watch
Next Meeting: The Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for July 14th, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
How to Watch: You can stream live or watch past recorded sessions from home via the Selwyn Township YouTube Channel.
💰 Property Tax Reminder
The 2026 Final Tax Notices were mailed out in late June. The first of the two final installments is due on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 (the second is due Monday, October 5th). You can set up pre-authorized or online banking payments by contacting the Finance Department at 705-292-9507.
☀️ Seasonal News & Infrastructure Restrictions
💧 Lawn Watering Restrictions
To ensure adequate treated water supply for essential household use and emergency fire protection, seasonal water restrictions are strictly enforced. Non-compliance results in a $50 surcharge on your water bill under By-Law 2010-045.
Lakefield: (May 15th to Sept 15th) Watering allowed 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM & 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
Woodland Acres: (June 1st to Aug 31st) Watering allowed 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
The Rule: Even-numbered addresses may water on even-numbered calendar days; odd-numbered addresses on odd calendar days.
🔥 Campfires & Open Air Burning
Small campfires are generally permitted, but not in built-up areas or subdivisions (including Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Woodland Acres, and the hamlets of Ennismore and Young’s Point). For any fire that isn't a small campfire or standard outdoor fireplace, a burn permit is required under By-law 2021-034. Always check current conditions with the Selwyn Fire Department at 705-292-7282 before lighting up.
🏊 Public Beach Testing
Lakelands Public Health has launched its weekly summer water monitoring program. Public beaches across Selwyn are sampled every week for E. coli bacteria to verify that the water is completely safe for swimming.
📚 Selwyn Public Library Highlights
Children’s Book Signings: On Saturday, July 18th at 10:00 AM, bring the kids to Cenotaph Park in Lakefield for engaging performances by children's authors Marcus Cutler and Loretta Garbutt, hosted in collaboration with the Literary Festival.
An Evening with Elvis Fundraiser: Looking ahead into next month, the library is hosting an Elvis fundraiser featuring Patrick Balleux at the Lakefield Arena on Thursday, August 6th, from 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Tickets are available online via Canada Helps or directly at the Lakefield and Bridgenorth library branches.
🗣️ Shape Local Transit: Take the Survey!
Peterborough County and Community Care Peterborough are conducting a Rural Transit Feasibility Study to identify transit gaps and find real solutions for our communities. They need feedback from local residents. Make your voice heard by completing the online community survey by July 10th, 2026.
