News

This edition highlights recent community events and municipal updates covering the months of July, August, and September. Stay informed about what’s happening in the community.

The Council of the Corporation of Township of Asphodel-Norwood intends to adopt an updated Procedural By-law at its next regularly scheduled meeting on November 10, 2025. The proposed updates were presented to Council on October 21, 2025. Written submissions may be provided by contacting the Clerk on or before 4:30 p.m. on November 5, 2025. 

The Township is inviting residents and attendees to share their feedback on the inaugural Norwood Market, held on long weekend Saturdays throughout the summer from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 42 Victoria Street in the Village of Norwood. The survey will remain open until end of day November 9, 2025.

Please be advised that the municipal parking lot located at 42 Victoria Street will be closed to public parking from Monday, October 20 to Thursday, October 30, 2025, to allow for scheduled maintenance work.

The Township of Asphodel-Norwood Water & Wastewater Department will be conducting hydrant flushing from October 15 to 31, 2025, as part of the annual fall maintenance program. This work will affect both the Norwood Water System and the Trentview Estates Water System.

The Township of Asphodel-Norwood extends a sincere thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Scarecrow Roadshow. To view the 2025 Scarecrow Roadshow Tour Map, please see the attachment.

Please note that no paper bills will be mailed while the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) strike is ongoing. Residents already enrolled in e-billing will have received their invoice - please check your email. Residents who typically receive their invoice by mail are asked to reach out to the Municipal Office and ensure payment is made before the due date of November 14, 2025 to avoid interest charges.

With the ongoing Canada Post strike, the Township of Asphodel-Norwood reminds residents to keep payments up to date. Residents are encouraged to sign up for e-billing or Pre-Authorized Payments, and vendors are encouraged to register for EFT.

The 2025 Fall Leaf & Yard Collection and Drop-off Program will run throughout October and November, with curbside collection in the Village of Norwood and drop-off options available for rural residents.

The Peterborough County OPP Detachment Board is inviting applications for three (3) Community Appointees under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019. Applications will be accepted until October 24, 2025.