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Township of Uxbridge Mourns Loss of Former Regional Councillor Susan Self

The Township of Uxbridge extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Susan Self on her passing. Mrs. Self left a legacy of public service and volunteering in her community. Mrs. Self was a Councillor for the Township of Uxbridge from 1989 to 1991 and served as the Township’s Regional Councillor from 1992 until 2006. She was also an active member of the Rotary Club of Uxbridge and served as the president of the organization from 2008 to 2009. She will be remembered for her many...

Township of Uxbridge Proclaims September 18-24th as Rail Safety Week

Held annually, Rail Safety week (September 18-24) promotes awareness about rail safety and the risks of trespassing and not obeying signs and signals at crossings.  

In 2022 there were 66 avoidable deaths and 43 serious injuries as a result of railway- crossing and trespassing incidents.  

Tips to 'Be Rail Smart':

• Stop a safe distance from tracks and crossings
• Look both ways to ensure trains are not approaching
• Listen for approaching trains

If you witness any unsafe situations near railroads, call...

Curbside Giveaway Day – Give new life to household items

Are you ready to declutter and give new life to household items? Don't miss out on Curbside Giveaway Day on September 16, with a rain date of September 23! 

Curbside Giveaway Day is a pilot project event organized in co-operation with the local municipalities, where residents exchange unwanted household items for pre-loved items they’ve been wanting–all for free. Bring your gently used items to your curb, from clothing to household goods, and find new treasures while connecting with neighbours....

Reconstruction of South Balsam Pond Update

The South Balsam Pond has been designed and a permit from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has been received. We are still waiting for the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks permit.

The tender documents are complete, however given the time of year it has been decided to wait until Spring of 2024 to start construction. The project will be tendered in January/February 2024.

In mid-September, you will see a silt fence being installed around the pond. This is to stop the snapping...

Cemetery Road Reconstruction Update

As the Township has not communicated with the residents of Cemetery Road in a while, we thought an update was appropriate.

The design and tender documents are complete, and the Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority permit has been received. We are still waiting for the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks permit.

Given the delay in securing the MECP permit and rather than try to deal with delays due to fall/winter weather, the first section of the road will be tendered in January/February...