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Notice of Road Resurfacing - Villiers Line

The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, and its’ contractor, Miller Paving will begin road resurfacing work (top-coating) on Villiers Line.

Start Date: May 25, 2026

Expected Completion: June 8, 2026

Traffic Impacts: Lane restrictions may occur, and minor traffic delays are expected during construction hours.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this work is completed.

Notice of Road Resurfacing - Third Line

The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, and its contractor, Miller Paving will begin road resurfacing work (top-coating) on: Third Line, between County Road 28 and County Road 2

Start Date: June 1, 2026

Expected Completion: June 15, 2026

Traffic Impacts: Lane restrictions may occur, and minor traffic delays are expected during construction hours.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this work is completed.

Notice of Construction - Matchett Line and Mahood Road

The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan and its contractor Drain Bros. will be commencing construction activities on Matchett Line (from Wallace Point Road to Willow Road) and Mahood Road (from Matchett Line to Wallace Point Road).

Project Details: The project will start with the removal of some trees within the municipal road allowance, followed by ditching and drainage work.  Once this is complete, the existing road will be graded, geotextile installed and base aggregate added. This will be followed by the application of the new asphalt road surface. 

When: Work is expected to begin on May 4, 2026 and be completed by July 31, 2026.

Traffic Impact: Traffic on these roads will be impacted, and lane closures can be expected.  Full road closures (local traffic only) may be necessary but will be temporary, (1 day maximum).

Alternate Route: Residents and visitors can use alternate routes via Driscoll Road and Wallace Point Road.  Traffic impact will depend on where the work is taking place however, OSM Township and Drain Bros Construction will ensure traffic disruptions are kept to a minimum.

If you would like more information about the construction project, please contact or email Craig Brooks, Director of Operations 705-745-3595, directorofoperations@osmtownship.ca.

Tax Assessment & Rates

Tax Bill Information

Your property tax bills have three components:

  • Education taxes
  • County of Peterborough taxes
  • Township taxes

The Province of Ontario sets the education portion of taxes which helps to pay for local schools.

The County of Peterborough sets their tax rate based on their budget. The County provides important services such as recycling collection, road maintenance of County roads, the Peterborough County/City Paramedics (PCCP), and more.

The Township sets the current year tax rates based on the approved annual budget.

Township taxes are used to fund services such as:

  • Fire, Police and Emergency Services
  • Libraries
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Planning and Economic Development
  • Property Standards and By-Law Enforcement
  • Public Works and Road Maintenance
  • Waste Management (garbage collection is a user pay system in OSM Township)

Note: The Building Department is funded through building permit fees.

Please see our annual budget information for more information about how property taxes are used to fund these essential services.

Tax Rates are calculated based on the approved annual budget, and adopted by By-law every year.

It is the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan’s policy to make available, to the public, the current year Assessment Roll Records for viewing during office hours, in accordance with section 39(2) of the Assessment Act.

The owner’s name, mailing address, civic address, lot size and legal description, and the property assessment are available in the Assessment Roll book. The public may view information contained in the Assessment Roll however photocopying, scanning, or taking photographs/video is not permitted.  A declaration acknowledging this is required to be signed by users viewing the Assessment Roll.

Municipal Staff will not disclose tax account balance information, except to the owner of that property, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). 

Contact Us

P.O. Box 70,
20 Third Street,
Keene, ON, K0L 2G0
Phone: 705-295-6852
Fax: 705-295-6405
info@osmtownship.ca

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