2018 Municipal Election Information

2018 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

NOMINATIONS:

Notice is hereby given to the municipal electors of the Township of Athens that a nomination paper for the 2018 Municipal Elections may be filed in person or by an agent with the Returning Officer beginning Tuesday May 1, 2018 up to Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Clerk’s Office during regular office hours and on Nomination Day, Friday July 27, 2018 until 2:00 p.m.

The required fee for Member of Council is $100.00 and the required fee for Head of Council is $200.00. The required fee shall be in the form of cash, certified cheque or money order made payable to the Township of Athens and must accompany the signed form. A nomination paper must be certified by the Municipal Clerk before such person becomes a candidate for the office. A nomination paper must be filed prior to accepting campaign contributions or incurring expenses.

You are entitled to be an elector and to run for office if you are not disqualified by any Act or law and on voting day if you are:

• a resident of the municipality; or
• a non-resident who is an owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of, or same sex partner of, such an owner or tenant; and
• a Canadian citizen; and
• of the full age of 18 years.            

POSITIONS FOR WHICH A PERSON MAY

FILE A NOMINATION PAPER FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE

Voting Day for the Municipal Elections

is Monday, October 22^nd, 2018.

Burn Permits

Burn permits are required for any type of fire and are issued at no cost through the municipal office. All permits must be signed by a municipal representative to be in effect.  There are three types of burn permits: Campfire, Incinerator and Brush. 

Please read the rules and regulations to ensure proper setbacks are possible at your location.

Campfire Permit:  Must be renewed yearly. 

Outdoor fireplaces and chimineas can be popular additions to your backyard living space.  Please keep in mind that these are essentially campfires and subject to the same local rules around backyard burning so a burn permit is required.

Incinerator Permit: Must be renewed yearly.

This permit covers metal burn barrels, it is not issued for properties in the Village or built up residential areas.  You must have setbacks of 150 metres from any structure and all property lines.

Brush Permit:  Valid for 30 days.

This permit covers large brush piles, it is not issued for properties in the Village or built up residential areas.  You must have setbacks of 150 metres from any structure and all property lines unless the material to be burned is one cubic metre or less in volume, then the fire may be located 15 metres from combustibles and 30 metres from all property lines.

It is your responsibility to check for any BURNING BAN DURING DRY WEATHER or HIGH WINDS     

If a burn ban has been issued, it will be posted on this website, on the Fire Hall Sign, Township entry road signs, local newpaper and radio stations.  Call the Municipal office at 613-924-2044 with any questions or concerns.

Athens Farmers Market

We Are Looking For Vendors!

The Athens Farmers Market Season begins May 19th and runs until October 31st.

If you have plants, produce, homemade products or crafts and are interested in a spot in our market please download the Farmers Market documents and bring them to the Municipal Office at 1 Main St. West or stop by the office and get the paperwork done while you wait.  

The cost is $75.00 for the season and includes liability insurance. If you are only interested in a couple of days over the summer, we have daily permits for $10.00. Athens Farmers Market is a member of Farmers Markets Ontario.

Contact Michele at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 613-924-2044 for further information.

Athens Heritage Museum

The Athens Museum located at 12 Wellington St. E. will be open Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - noon or by appointment 613-924-2644.  Local history displays and archival research available.  Donations appreciated.