Contact Us
The Council of the Township of Asphodel-Norwood appoints Council representatives and members of the community to various boards and committees. Council provides structure to each board and committee by approving a term of reference. If you would like to volunteer on a board or committee, please see our How to Volunteer page.
Volunteers are vital to many events in the community, such as "Showcase Asphodel-Norwood" and "Trees and Twilight", that take place in the Township.
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*NEW* In alignment with Strategic Plan objectives, a Business Advisory Committee is being formed to support local businesses and tourism, identify opportunities for commercial growth, work with local economic development partners, promote and support the Community Improvement Plan (CIP), and make recommendations to Council that will assist local businesses with economic well-being, sustainability, and prosperity. For further information, please review the Business Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.
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| Cemetery Board | ||
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The Asphodel-Norwood Cemetery Board operates the cemetery owned by the Township located at 68 County Road 40, Norwood. The Funeral Burial and Cremation Services Act provides the basis for the Cemetery Board. For further information, please review the Cemetery Board Terms of Reference.
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| Cultural and Heritage Committee (ANCHC) | ||
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The Asphodel-Norwood Cultural and Heritage Committee (ANCHC) provides leadership in ensuring that the history of the community and area is retained for future generations. The Cultural and Heritage Committee displays their extensive collection of artifacts, newspapers, genealogies, photographs, history, and records at the Asphodel-Norwood Heritage Centre located at 1818 Asphodel 3rd Line in the Hamlet of Westwood. For further information, please review the Cultural and Heritage Committee Terms of Reference.
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| Special Events Committee | ||
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The Township of Asphodel-Norwood's Special Events Committee is an advisory committee to Council on special events (i.e. The Pumpkin Parade, Showcase Asphodel-Norwood, Canada Day, and The Family Day Festival) For further information, please review the Special Events Committee Terms of Reference.
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| Library Board | ||
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The Township of Asphodel-Norwood Public Library Board oversees both public library branches in the Township: the Norwood Library and Westwood Library. For further information, please review the Library Board Terms of Reference. For more information regarding our libraries and their services, please visit the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library website.
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| Police Services Board | ||
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The Township of Asphodel-Norwood Police Services Board is appointed with each term of Council. The Board consists of a Council representative, a provincial appointee, and a Council appointed member of the community. The Board's mandate is to manage the relationship between the Peterborough County - Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Township of Asphodel-Norwood. The Board meets quarterly with representatives of the Peterborough County OPP. For more information, please review the Police Services Board Terms of Reference.
Questions about this board can be forwarded to the Board Secretary/Treasurer, Candice White, CAO/Clerk/Treasurer. |
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| Trails Committee | ||
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The Township of Asphodel-Norwood Trails Committee provides protection to the water resources of the Mill Pond. The Committee's mandate is to return the Mill Pond area to a safe, clean park and waterway with walking trails. The Trails Committee spearheaded the opening of the Mill Pond Forest Trails located at 187 County Road 40 on July 1, 2017. For more information about this committee, please review the Trails Committee's Terms of Reference.
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