Welcome to Front of Yonge

New Resident Information

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Front of Yonge at a Glance

Welcome to Front of Yonge On behalf of the municipal office and Council, we welcome you to our Township. You have made an excellent choice to reside in this community and will quickly discover what makes us Yonge! We realize that this time can be hectic with establishing yourself in a new community, so we have created this short guide to assist you.

Township Office The office is located at 1514 County Road 2 in Mallorytown, where you can stop in if you have any questions. The Township’s website offers additional information on how you can contact the office, as well as many other topics of interest. Any form, policy, and by-law inquiries can be made here, as well as learning more about the community. The office can also direct you to the proper organization if your inquiry cannot be addressed municipally.

Website The Township’s website, www.Mallorytown.ca, is available 24/7 and offers additional information. This great resource provides a wide variety of information, including an Events Calendar of activities available within the area. A Business Directory lists and provides contact details for the local businesses and services in the area. Previous Community Newsletters and Meeting Minutes can be found online so you can see what has been happening in the community.

Postal and Newspaper Services Post has a location on Quabbin Road in Mallorytown to assist you with sending and receiving mail. If you are part of a community mail box, the office or the Canada Post website will work on assigning you a box and key. The area has many publications for you to enjoy. The Township Office distributes a newsletter seasonally with important dates and information about projects, news, and events in the area. Copies can be found in the Township Office, and is also available electronically by signing up for our Mailing List, or by visiting the Newsletter section of www.Mallorytown.ca. The Brockville Recorder & Times and Gananoque Reporter are available to subscribers. St. Lawrence EMC is a free weekly publication and Brockville This Week is a collection of key Recorder & Times stories from the week. The Athens Mural is a free monthly paper focused on events in the Athens/Front of Yonge area. Many of the free publications can be found in newspaper boxes and racks found in various locations throughout the Township.

Education The township has one elementary school for students between junior kindergarten and grade six operating under the direction of the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB). Registration information can be found by contacting both the Front of Yonge Elementary School and UCDSB.

Local Groups There are many social groups to help you meet other locals who share a similar interest. Contacting the Township Office is a good place to begin as the staff may be able to direct you to a specific organization and provide contact information of a current member. Groups focused on active living, crafts, heritage, gardening, and more are available for adults to join. Programs for children are also offered in the region.

Renovations When planning a renovation, consult the Building Permit Application Package available online and from the office to see if a Building Permit is required. Our Township has a lower median wait period from permit submission to approval than the provincial standard, typically being a business week faster. Permits are needed when renovations will exceed 10 square metres, pools, chimney or wood stove alterations/repairs, and decks larger than 108 square feet. Replacing existing roofs and windows is subject to some conditions.

Pets The Township has a Dog Control By-Law where a dog must be registered and licensed at the Township Office annually, and wear its assigned tag. The by-law states dogs brought into the Township are required to be licensed within fourteen days. Cats and other pets do not need to be registered but are required to follow the provincial and federal laws in place.

Waste and Recycling Permanent and seasonal residents are required to purchase bag tags and use clear garbage bags in the Township’s Waste Disposal Site. Recycling has extended past the typical glass, plastics, and metals, to now include most electronics, tires, and Styrofoam products. Curbside collection is offered to residents in Mallorytown and is available through private contract throughout the Township. Hazardous waste, including pharmaceuticals, paints, and batteries, are accepted during designated times and locations, as a service by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville at no charge.

The Corporation of the Township of Front of Yonge

Council Members Roger Haley – Mayor (613) 213-4337 [email protected] Margaret Fancy - Councillor (613) 923-1178 [email protected] Richard Marcoux – Councillor (613) 923-2430 [email protected] Carson Massey – Councillor (613) 340-6214 [email protected] Gail Williams – Councillor (613) 340-7282 [email protected]

Services Provided by the Township Fire Protection, Fire Chief Greg Halladay (613) 923-5216 Fire Prevention Program, CFPO Richard Marcoux (613) 923-5216 Emergency Medical Response 9-1-1 Provincial Police (613) 345-1790 By-Law Enforcement (613) 923-2251 Building Permits and Inspections, CBO Ernest Tkachuk (613) 923-2251 Dog Control (613) 923-2251 Municipal Road Maintenance, P.W. Superintendent (613) 923-5074 Marvin Winter Waste Disposal Site & Recycling Program (613) 923-2251 Library, Chief Librarian Lisa Marston (613) 923-1790 Recreation Park & Youth Activities (613) 923-2251 Planning & Zoning Service, Administrator Jennifer Ault (613) 923-2251 Administrative Services (613) 923-2251 Livestock Valuing, Ross Turner (613) 923-5422 Fenceviewers (613) 923-2251

Hours and Services

Administration Office Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm 1514 County Road 2 P.O. Box 130 Waste Disposal Site Wednesdays 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturdays 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Public Works Department Monday – Friday 7:30 am– 4:00 pm

Building Department Call the Administration Office (613-923-2251) to schedule an appointment

Library Tuesdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 76 County Road 5 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm P.O. Box 250 Thursdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Front of Yonge Township provides, or pays for, the following Services: • Fire Protection • Planning and Zoning Services • Fire Prevention Programs • Administrative Services • Emergency Medical Response • Livestock Valuer • Ontario Provincial Police • Fenceviewers • By-Law Enforcement • Cataraqui Region Conservation • Building Permits and Inspections Authority Levy • Dog Control • Community Centre • Municipal Road Maintenance, • Street Lights Snow/Ice Removal • Remembrance Road • Waste Disposal Site • Community Group Support • Recycling Program • Library • Recreation Park & Youth Activities

Waste Disposal Policies

Most Commonly Asked Questions 1. Can we still use the green or black garbage bags? No solid coloured bags are permitted

2. What is the purpose of clear bags? To encourage recycling, and educate residents on what items can be recycled, so less material enters the landfill site. This method is used by a numerous townships in Leeds and Grenville.

3. How have clear bags helped us? Recycling has tripled since the implementation of clear bags.

4. Where do we buy clear garbage bags? Most retailers offer clear or tinted garbage bags.

5. What about kitchen catchers or other small white bags of personal waste that are not clear? These bags may be placed inside of the larger clear bags.

6. Are we allowed to use compostable bags? Yes as long as the bags are transparent.

7. How are you enforcing the policies and what happens when residents don’t comply? Waste Site staff will first inform residents about items which can be recycled and will ask residents to remove recyclable items from the clear bags and place in proper recycling bins.

8. Who is enforcing these policies where curbside pickup takes place? The Contractor

9. How much do bag tags cost? The price of each bag tag is $2.00

10. Why do we have to buy our own tags? Having a higher cost for disposing garbage will encourage recycling, and helps to extend the life of our Waste Disposal Site.

Recycling Program

Policies for Recycling 1. All recycled containers are to be rinsed clean. 2. Recycled materials must be separated: • Cans placed in a plastic bag and tied shut • Plastics placed in a separate bag • Newsprint, paper, etc. are to be tied or taped in bundles or placed in bag (Note: the weight limit is 40 lbs.) • Boxboard must have liners removed, flattened, and bundled • Corrugated cardboard – flattened, bundled, taped, or tied together • Glass can be placed in a sturdy box/bag or in the blue box)

Accepted Electronics • Desktop and portable computers • Peripherals (modems, keyboards, mice, cds, dvds, blue rays, hard drives) • Televisions and monitors • Desktop printers, copiers, and multifunction devices • Floor standing printing devices • Scanners • Telephones, cellphones, pagers, and answering machines • Typewriters • PDA’s and other handheld computers • Audio and video players and recorders • Cameras and digital frames • Radios and turntables • Speakers, equalizers, amplifiers, and receivers • Video players and recorders

More Information Visit www.Mallorytown.ca to view a list of frequency asked questions about recyclables. The Township Office has printed information cards listing items our program accepts.

FRONT OF YONGE TOWNSHIP FIRE SERVICES IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING OPEN BURNING

BURN PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL OPEN BURNING

AND MUST BE RENEWED ANNUALLY

Only campfires are permitted in the Village of Mallorytown Brush, leaves, pits, incinerators, and campfires are permitted for residents outside of the Village

FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT Subject to fines under the Fire Code (Maximum $25,000.00) AND/OR $410.00 per Emergency Vehicle for the First Hour (or the current MTO rate) $205.00 per Emergency Vehicle for EACH subsequent Half Hour (or the current MTO rate)

Note: A Township Burning Permit is used for information purposes only, and does not exclude you from liability should you lose control of your fire or deviate from the conditions stated on the permit. Burning is allowed when the permit conditions are met, unless the Fire Chief or his designate has imposed a Fire Ban.

Every person who starts a fire must: Ensure a responsible person is watching the fire at all times. Extinguish the fire before leaving the site (even for a short time) Plan to burn during the coolest, dampest, and calmest time of day

Note: Failure to comply with any of the conditions stated on the permit may result in having your privileges revokes and/or have charges valid under the Ontario Fire Code. Charges may also be laid under Township By-law #16-08. Open burning can cause air pollution. Smoke and odors from open fires can aggravate respiratory conditions, soil property, reduce visibility, and generally lessen the enjoyment of property. Section 14 of the Environmental Act reads in part, “Despite any provision of this Act or the Regulations no person shall discharge contaminant or permit the discharge of contaminant into the natural environment that causes or is likely to cause adverse effect”.

NEVER BURN PLASTICS, RUBBER MATERIAL, SYNTHETIC MATERIALS, OR HOUSEHOLD REFUSE