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 The Township of Athens effective immediately (July 9th 2018) 

               and until further notice has issued a Burn Ban.

  • NO fire pit or camp fires,
  • NO outdoor burning appliances even if they have a screen,
  • NO burn barrels,
  • NO fireworks,
  • NO grass or brush fires of any kind!!

No permits will be issued until the ban has been lifted. 

Check this website regularly for updates.

                 2018 Final Tax Bills have now been mailed. 

      Tax due dates are July 31, 2018 and September 28, 2018

If you haven't received your tax bill, please contact the Municipal office.

        Tel:  613-924-2044 or email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Voting Day for the Municipal Elections

is Monday, October 22nd, 2018.

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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

 

Mayor               (1)

Councillor         (6)

Returning Officer

   Darlene Noonan

     Township of Athens

     1 Main Street West

     Athens, Ontario

Phone: 613-924-2044

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     Wednesday, September 12th & 19th

                2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Athens Public Works Garage - 44 Elgin St. N.

http://healthunit.org/clinics-classes/rabies-clinic/

The Transfer Site will be open on Mondays from 8:00 a.m. - noon

- June 4th - September 17th, 2018, excluding July 2nd, August 6th & September 3rd.

Regular Hours - Wednesday & Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.