Due to system maintenance you may have water interruptions between 8 am - 12 pm on Tuesday, February 20th. Please set aside water for use during this time. Once water is restored a Precautionary Boil Water Notice will be in place. The Notice will be lifted once samples taken have been cleared.
The February 2024 Council Meeting Monthly Highlights are now available!
The January 2024 Council Meeting Monthly Highlights are now available!
The November 2023 Council Meeting Monthly Highlights are now available!
Read the 2024 Winter/Spring Newsletter here!
Due to no pending applications under the Planning Act that require a Public Meeting the Council Meeting- Planning scheduled for Tuesday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled.
Did you know you can text the Municipal Office? No need to call or email, you can simply use the 'Text Us!' widget on the homepage of our website and you will receive a response from one of our employees directly to your mobile device.
NOTICE: Due to inclement weather Waste Management was unable to complete portions of their route on Monday, January 15th.
For all those who were missed on Monday, January 15th, pickup has been rescheduled to Monday, January 22nd.
If you would like more information please contact Waste Management at 1-888-730-3344.
The Township purchased 500 trees from the MVCA to be distributed to landowners. This year we will use a lottery draw system to determine who will receive trees, for more information and to sign-up for the program please visit: https://acwtownship.ca/government/projects-initiatives/2024-tree-program
Residents located in Area 2 and Area 3 south of Nile Road: please be advised that due to the statutory holiday on Monday, December 25, 2023 your waste & recycling pick-up will take place on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
Residents located in Area 1 and Area 3 north of Nile Road: please be advised that due to the statutory holiday on Monday, January 1, 2024 your waste & recycling pick-up will take place on Saturday, December 30, 2023.
On Wednesday, MPP Lisa Thompson officially congratulated officials with the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh on the work done at Ashfield Park as a result of receiving a $150,000 Capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The Township put the funds from it’s 2022 Capital grant to work, ensuring that the washroom facilities at Ashfield Park were upgraded and are now accessible to people of all abilities.
The Township of has initiated a review of its Zoning By-law. Any changes approved would apply across the Township as a whole. Following the hosting of open houses, a public meeting in which the Zoning By-law Amendment may be considered will be held on Thursday, February 15th 2024 at 7:00pm in the Township Council Chambers, 82133 Council Line, RR5 Goderich.
To view the existing Zoning By-law and review the draft amendment, please visit the ACW website at: https://acwtownship.ca/government/projects-initiatives/zoning-by-law-update
The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh recognizes and honours the achievements and contributions of community volunteers. These prestigious awards express Council’s appreciation of the many individuals and community groups who work to enhance the quality of life in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh. We invite you to submit nominations for those individuals or groups that have made a significant contribution to our community.
The precautionary boil water notice for the Dungannon Water System has been lifted.
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) and Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) are cautioning that shoreline bluffs continue to be at a high risk of collapse. They advise the public to continue to be cautious near these shoreline areas.
St Helens Community Hall Board is hosting a Valentine's Day Roast Beef Dinner fundraiser on February 14, 2024. Advance tickets only. Proceeds go towards the St Helens hall projects. For tickets please call Barb at 519-528-2279 or Kathy at 519-528-3717
Due to system repairs the water will be SHUT OFF on December 5, 2023 from 9:00 am -3:00 pm. Please set aside water for use during this time. Once water is restored a Precautionary Boil Water Notice will be in place. The Notice will be lifted once samples taken have been cleared.
The Ashfield Landfill located at 36739 Glens Hill Road Dungannon, ON is open Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for residents of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh to facilitate waste that cannot be handled through curbside waste collection. For more information visit our website: https://acwtownship.ca/residents/waste-recycling
Due to no pending applications under the Planning Act that require a Public Meeting the Council Meeting- Planning scheduled for Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled.
Effective November 21, 2023, the price of Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh garbage bag tags will increase by 50 cents to $2.50 each.
Are you interested in access for all under the Accessibility for Ontario Disability Act?
The County of Huron invites applications for the position of member of the Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee (HCAAC). The position is voluntary, but receives a small honorarium and expenses.
The backroad runner turned professional racer has competed all over the world, and shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. In fact, she’s just returned from the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, where she earned a bronze medal for her performance in the Women’s 5,000-metre race.
The October 2023 Council Meeting Monthly Highlights are now available!
It's official! The Township's 2023-2028 Strategic Plan is now available. After community consultation and research, the Township is excited to reveal our updated mission and vision statements, in addition to new values and success factors.
