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State of Emergency Declared in Asphodel-Norwood · March 31, 2025

For Immediate Release

[Asphodel-Norwood] - The Township of Asphodel-Norwood has declared a State of Emergency following the severe ice storm that impacted the region this past weekend. 

The storm has caused widespread power outages, communication disruptions, and unsafe conditions, as ice accumulation continues to bring down power lines, trees, and tree limbs.

Public Works and Emergency Services crews continue to work tirelessly throughout this Significant Weather Event to restore road conditions and...

Notice of Transfer Station Closure: Saturday, March 29, 2025

Please be advised that the Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Environment Canada has issued a Freezing Rain Warning for Peterborough City - Lakefield - Southern Peterborough County; and due to the major ice storm expected this weekend, the Township has decided to close its Transfer Station for operational safety.

For regular Transfer Station hours, please visit our webpage.

Significant Weather Event Declaration · March 28, 2025

Press Release: Significant Weather Event Declared for the Township of Asphodel-Norwood
March 28, 2025

The Township of Asphodel-Norwood is declaring a Significant Weather Event (SWE) due to the major ice storm expected to begin this evening, Friday, March 28, 2025. This declaration is made in accordance with Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 239/02.

As per the regulation, a municipality in Ontario has the authority to declare a Significant Weather Event when severe weather conditions are anticipated to pose...

Notice of Adoption: Speed Reduction By-law for the Village of Norwood

TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the Township of Asphodel-Norwood has adopted Speed Reduction By-law No. 2025-17 at its regular meeting held on March 25, 2025.

A copy of By-law No. 2025-17 is available upon request at the Municipal Office, or by contacting 705-639-5343 or clerk@antownship.ca.

Effective immediately, a maximum speed limit of 30 km/h is applicable on the following roadways in the Village of Norwood:

• Albine Street

• Alma Street (including the entrance to the Community Centre)

• Baker Street

Asphodel-Norwood Fire Rescue Seeks Community Input for 10-Year Master Fire Plan

The Asphodel-Norwood Fire & Rescue (ANFR) Department is committed to providing exceptional service and response to emergencies, and we are now looking to further improve our services for the future. In partnership with Emergency Management Group (EMG) Inc., a consulting firm specializing in fire services, we are in the process of developing a 10-year Master Fire Plan.

The Master Fire Plan will guide ANFR in making operational improvements and service enhancements over the next decade. However, to...