COVID-19 Updates
MESSAGE TO OUR RESIDENTS
Please do your part and follow health recommendations to limit exposure and avoid all unnecessary public socializing. Stay safe and hopefully we can reduce and end the spread of COVID-19.
All municipal buildings except the municipal office will remain closed to the public until further notice. . Please check this website for regular updates.
July 20, 2020 - The Municipal office has opened to the public, access is limited to one resident at a time, a mask is required.
June 3, 2020 - Interest on Tax Arrears
Interest will once again be applied to property tax arrears effective July 2, 2020. Interest has been waived for three months on all tax arrears in an effort to ease financial strain on our residents while dealing with COVID-19.
Athens Food Bank Donations:
An email account has been set up to accept E-Transfer donations, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Cash or cheque donations can be dropped of at the Athens Free Methodist Church, Mondays 10:00 am - noon.
The food bank is a registered charity, tax receipts can be sent for donations over $10.00
2020 Final Tax Installments
Notice: To residents who haven't paid the March installment due to the financial strain of the pandemic, interest will once again be applied to property tax arrears effective July 2, 2020.
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The 2020 Final Tax bills have been mailed recently. The tax due dates are July 31st & Sept 30th.
If you do not receive your tax bill in a timely manner, please contact the office at 613-924-2044 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Fall Cleanup
Free Disposal of Leaves, Yard Waste & Brush ONLY
For the month of August 2020, during regular Transfer Site hours. However, should a partial or full burn ban come into effect this will be canceled.
All residents of the Township of Athens will be able to drop off at no charge all leaves, yard waste and brush at the Township's Transfer Site located on Montgomery Road in Charleston.