Township of Asphodel-Norwood

06/26/2026

🇨🇦 Canada Day 2026

Start your Canada Day with a free community pancake breakfast hosted by the Township of Asphodel-Norwood Special Events Committee.

📅 Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Town Hall

Canada Day cake will be served following breakfast.

The morning will also include outdoor entertainment and kid-friendly activities provided by Backroad Collective - Camexicanus, with door prizes drawn throughout the morning. Attendees must be present to win.

Special appearances will be made by Bonnie Clark, Warden of Peterborough County, and MPP David Piccini.

A sincere thank you to the many community partners and volunteers helping to support this event, including Maple View Retirement Norwood Ontario, Linlor Farm Pure Maple Products, the Ontario Milk Board, Quaker Oats, the Norwood Ontario Lions Club, and members of Council and Asphodel-Norwood Fire & Rescue.

Food items and glow sticks will be available while supplies last.

🇨🇦 Canada Day Operational Changes in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood:

• Please note that the Municipal Office, Transfer Station, and Asphodel-Norwood Public Library branches will be closed for Canada Day.

• Garbage collection will shift by one day:
🔂 Thursday’s collection moves to Friday, July 3
🔂 Friday’s collection moves to Saturday, July 4

• Recycling collection will proceed as usual, with no changes.

06/26/2026

🧑‍🌾 FREE Rough Mulch Available for Resident Pick Up

Free rough shredded mulch is available at the Township of Asphodel-Norwood Transfer Station for residents while quantities last.

This mulch was generated from brush collected following the ice storm and is very rough in quality.

Residents interested in picking up mulch must bring their own tools, containers, and means of loading and transporting the material.

Transfer Station Hours:
• Mondays: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. (June 1 to September 30 only)
• Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Reminder: The Transfer Station is closed on all Statutory and Public Holidays.

06/26/2026

🖍 School is out - and it’s the perfect time to clean out pencil cases, backpacks, desks, and drawers!

The Township of Asphodel-Norwood is participating in Clean Up Peterborough’s 2nd Annual Writing Instrument Challenge. Until June 30, residents are encouraged to collect used plastic-based writing instruments to help divert waste from landfill.

Accepted items include:
• Pens
• Markers
• Highlighters
• Mechanical pencils

Please note that wooden pencils, pencil crayons, and crayons are not accepted. Writing instruments with metal components are accepted and will be separated during processing.

Collection points are available at:
• Municipal Office
• Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre
• Asphodel-Norwood Public Library – Norwood Branch & Westwood Branch

Thank you for helping support this community-wide recycling initiative!

06/25/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice: County Road 40 Reconstruction

Reminder that Stage 1 of the County Road 40 Reconstruction Project (Wellington Street to Helen Street) is scheduled to begin Monday, June 29, 2026.

🚫 A Full road closure will be in effect for approximately 6 weeks to allow for sanitary sewer upgrades.

⚠️ What to expect:
• Significant traffic impacts
• Limited pedestrian access
• Increased travel times

➡️ Detour routes will be in place via:
• Dummer/Asphodel Boundary Road
• Asphodel 11th Line
• Highway 7

🚶‍♂️ The contractor will make every reasonable effort to maintain safe pedestrian access, with clearly marked detours and signage in place.

🚗 Plan ahead: Please follow posted signage and allow extra time when travelling through the area.

https://www.municipal511.ca?lat=44.3855882&lng=-77.979846&zoom=15

https://www.antownship.ca/news/posts/county-road-40-reconstruction-project-update/

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete this important infrastructure work to improve services in our community.

06/25/2026

📢 Council Meeting Highlights – June 23, 2026

The recording of the Township of Asphodel-Norwood Council Meeting is now available on YouTube.

Here are a few key highlights from the meeting:
✅ Presentation of the 2026 Municipal Scholarship Program cheque
https://www.antownship.ca/business-development/municipal-scholarship-program/
✅ Approval to proceed with the purchase of a new grader
✅ Review of Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre canteen operations
✅ Submission of a Hydro One Community Partnership Grant application to support HVAC upgrades at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre
✅ Updates under consideration to the Township’s Corporate Communications Policy
✅ Support (in principle) for the Community Land Restoration Project at Maryann Lane
https://www.antownship.ca/explore-discover/community-land-restoration-project/
✅ Proclamation request supported for National Dental Care Day (October 10, 2026)
✅ Direction to create a webpage outlining Council actions related to the Alto High Speed Rail project

📌 Committee of Adjustment
A Public Hearing was also held regarding Minor Variance Application A03-2026 for a proposed detached garage.

🎥 Watch the full meeting recording:
https://youtu.be/1TtapHVi0Lg

📄 View the agenda and reports:
• Regular Meeting
https://calendar.antownship.ca/council/Detail/2026-06-23-1300-Regular-Council-Meeting
• Public Hearing
https://calendar.antownship.ca/council/Detail/2026-06-23-1400-Public-Hearing-to-consider-a-Minor-Variance-Applic

06/25/2026

WE'RE HIRING!

The Township of Asphodel-Norwood is looking for a Public Works Operator/General Labourer to join our team!

📝 Apply by: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026
🔗 Full details & how to apply: www.antownship.ca/employment

06/25/2026

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06/24/2026

The Township of Asphodel-Norwood is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Whitmore as Chief Administrative Officer and Jordan Webb as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, effective August 1, 2026.

Council extends its congratulations to Mr. Whitmore and Mr. Webb on their appointments and looks forward to working with them in their expanded leadership roles. Council also expresses its sincere appreciation to outgoing Interim CAO Mike Rutter for his leadership, guidance, and steady support over the past year.

Read the full press release.
🔗 https://www.antownship.ca/news/posts/township-announces-appointment-of-new-cao-and-deputy-cao/

06/24/2026

Heffernan First Aid is returning to the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library this summer! Registration is now open for the July 24, 2026 Babysitter Course 👇

We are returning to the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library this summer! Registration is now open for the July 24th Babysitter Course. A great hands on program for those 11 years and older who are interested in caring for little ones.

06/24/2026

The Asphodel-Norwood Public Library Summer Reading Program 2026: Where Curiosity Runs Deep is filling up!

Dive into a summer of discovery where children explore exciting water-themed topics, enjoy hands-on activities, and build a love of reading and learning together in a fun community environment.

Help prevent the "summer slide" by keeping reading FUN! A little competition can be a great incentive to listen to or read books throughout the summer.

Register here https://forms.gle/gf8MkKTSTtCDNwfB6 or at https://anpl.org

Summer Reading Program 2026
Where Curiosity Runs Deep!

Dive into a summer of discovery where children explore exciting water-themed topics, enjoy hands-on activities, and build a love of reading and learning together in a fun community environment.

Help prevent the "summer slide" by keeping reading FUN! A little competition can be a great incentive to listen to or read books throughout the summer.

Register here https://forms.gle/gf8MkKTSTtCDNwfB6 or at anpl.org.