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The 2026 Municipal Election will take place on October 26, 2026.

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Holiday Weekend Closures & Changes

Please be advised that the Otonabee-South Monaghan Township & Fire Administration Offices, and the Waste Transfer Station will all be closed to observe the Easter holiday on:

  • Friday, April 3 &
  • Monday, April 6, 2026.

The Waste Transfer Station will be open on Saturday, April 4 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Garbage:

  • Friday, April 3 moves to Saturday, April 4.
  • No change to Monday, April 6 collection.

Recycling:

  • No changes to Friday, April 3 or Monday, April 6 collections.

Please be sure to have garbage and recycling to the curb by 7:00 a.m.

Half Load Restrictions - 2026

Half-load restrictions in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan will begin on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
To protect our road network during the spring thaw, half-load restrictions are implemented annually beginning March 1, in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act. These measures help prevent road damage when municipal roads are most vulnerable to heavy vehicle traffic.
During this period, vehicles are limited to a maximum of 5 tonnes per axle, and truck and commercial transport access may be restricted in affected areas.
Restrictions will remain in effect until April 30, 2026, unless otherwise announced.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping to preserve our roads.

Tree Planting at Otonabee Court Senior's Residence

By Otonabee-South Monaghan - Apr 02, 2026

April 1, 2026

Tree Planting at Otonabee Court Senior’s Residence

You are receiving this letter as your property is near Otonabee Court Senior’s Residence located at 35 Pinecrest Avenue, Keene.

Otonabee Conservation, in partnership with the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan and the Otonabee Court Senior’s Residence will be planting a variety of trees and shrubs to enhance habitat and increase biodiversity at Otonabee Court in May and September 2026.

The trees and shrubs selected for this project are native species, including Eastern Redbud, Ninebark, and Serviceberry. These native species are going to replace the invasive Buckthorn that was removed in 2025. Volunteers for the tree planting events will be parking on the street and will be advised to be aware of children and residents when moving their vehicles.

Should you have any questions or concerns related to this planting project, please contact us. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Candace Clark

Team Lead, Monitoring Programs

Otonabee Conservation cclark@otonabeeconservation.com

705-745-5791 ext. 215

Otonabee Court Tree Planting

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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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