Posts by Township of Asphodel Norwood

Due to significant freezing rain expected December 28 - 29, the Township of Asphodel-Norwood has declared a Significant Weather Event under Ontario Regulation 239/02. Residents are advised to exercise caution, as hazardous conditions may persist and winter maintenance timelines are temporarily suspended.

The Township of Asphodel-Norwood is advising residents of holiday office closures and service schedule changes affecting municipal offices, waste and recycling collection, the Medical Centre, the Public Library, and other services between December 23, 2025 and January 5, 2026. 

At its December 9, 2025 Regular and Public Meeting, Council approved an updated Procedural By-law and an updated Fees & Charges By-law.

The Province of Ontario is transitioning to an enhanced, province-wide recycling system managed by Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization responsible for operating the new common collection system under the Extended Producer Responsibility framework.

At its Regular and Public Meeting on December 9, 2025, the Township of Asphodel-Norwood adopted the 2026 Municipal Operating & Capital Budget, as well as the 2026 Water and Wastewater budgets for Norwood and Trentview Estates.

Tender 2025-05 invites bidders to purchase and remove ash firewood from the Township’s Sand Road Pit, with submissions due December 19, 2025.

Garbage collection not completed on December 8 due to staffing constraints will resume on December 9.

Over the three-day event, players, team staff, families, and community members are invited to donate non-perishable food items in support of local families and the Asphodel Norwood Food Bank Association. Drop-off at the Asphodel Norwood Community Centre - lobby, make a monetary donation by e-transfer, or purchase a $20 Foodland gift card.

Council will consider adoption of the 2026 Municipal Operating & Capital Budgets, along with the 2026 Water, Sanitary, and Trentview Estates system rates, at its regular meeting on December 9, 2025. Agenda and budget presentation materials will be available the Friday prior to the meeting.

The Township of Asphodel-Norwood is currently seeking applications for appointment to the Business Advisory Committee for the term ending November 2026. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on December 14, 2025.