Peterborough County will be doing a total of three (3) leaf and yard waste collections at the curb on alternating weeks. Donwood will be the only neighbourhood in Douro-Dummer to receive this pick-up. To read about acceptable waste please click Here. This will be free of cost.
See calendar below for more information:
The Kiddie Kaper play program will be starting October 3 and running until November 28. The program takes place Monday’s from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Douro-Dummer Townhall located at 894 South Street. The fee is $40.00 a child with activities including painting, stories, playdoh and games. To register or get more info contact any of the organizers listed below:
Linda: 705-957-7516
Inez: 705-742-8493
Suzanne: 705-652-7608
The Township of Douro-Dummer is pleased to announce that September 20, 2016 will be Hannah Darling Day.
In recognition of Hannah’s great achievements at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, with the Women’s Seven Rugby Team and in celebration of their bronze medal win, the Township will be hosting a special ceremony on September 20, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in the Millennium Garden, located next to the Township Office at 894 South Street, in the Hamlet of Warsaw.
We invite all of our residents and community members to attend this great event and meet our own hometown hero, Hannah Darling.
If you have any questions please contact Deputy Clerk Martina Chait-Hartwig or call 705-652-8392 ex. 210.
The Township has updated the Planning Fees By-Law to move closer to a cost-recovery model. These fees include Planning Act regulated services such as Minor Variance Applications, Zoning By-Law Amendments and Site Plan Approvals. To see a complete copy of the By-law and a list of fees that will be coming into effect on January 1, 2017, please see the document below. For more information or to answer any questions, please contact Crystal McMillan, Clerk/Planning Coordinator at 705-652-8392 x 205 or via email.
Looking to try out something new? Feel like you need to get up and moving?
Dancing starts Wednesday, September 14th, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., with no partner needed!
For more information, contact Susan at (705) – 652 – 8447.
See poster for more details:
Scottish Country Dancing Poster
The Township of Douro-Dummer is seeking Request for Proposals for the supply, installation and set up of computer office chairs.
Sealed proposals, clearly marked RFP-GG-2016-01 will be received by the undersigned no later than 1 p.m. on October 7, 2016.
Municipal Request for Proposals forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office or from the municipal website at www.dourodummer.on.ca and must be used. RPF – GG -2016-01 – Supply, Install and Setup of Office Chairs
Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted. In the event only one proposal is received the Township of Douro-Dummer reserves the right to either accept or refuse it. The bidder agrees to save the municipality harmless of any compensation if the request for proposal is cancelled. Proposals received after the closing date and time will be returned unopened.
For further information please contact the undersigned. All communications in regards to this RFP shall be in writing- fax, e-mail, etc.
Darlene Heffernan, Treasurer
894 South Street
Warsaw, Ontario KOL 3AO
705-652-8392 Ext 203
Email: Darlene Heffernan
Coming into it’s second year, Local Food Month in Peterborough County promotes the purchasing of local products from local farmers, food processors and retailers.
Over 25 events open to the public will be hosted across the County in the month of September. Brochures with event details are available at the Douro-Dummer Township office located at 894 South Street in Warsaw.
Visit the Local Food Month website at localfoodmonthptbo.ca
The Douro-Dummer Library Art Gallery Presents:
Mixed Media Art Show and Sale
Poster for Mixed Media Art Show and Sale – September and October 2016 (png 2mb)
With the Opening Celebration Friday, September 9, 2016, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
To welcome the beginning of Fall, we are privileged to feature diverse mix of artists, Rose Anne Sheehan (Photography), Roy Scott (Acrylics) and John Close (Woodturning). For your study and enjoyment be sure to drop in to the Library to view the works of these three artists.
Please join us for the Opening Celebration on Friday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. and to meet the artists, or stop in and view the show between September 1 and October 23, 2016.
The Douro-Dummer Library Art Gallery,
425 Douro Fourth Line Road,
Hamlet of Douro, Ontario
705-652-8599
The County of Peterborough is currently reviewing Sign By-law No. 2007-55 which regulates the placement of signs or other advertising devices on and within 400 meters of County roadways.
The installation of third-party advertising signs (Bush Country Signs) is permitted under the current By-law and the continued installation of these signs is of particular interest to County Council.
The County is asking residents and businesses to assist with the By-law review process.Comments may be submitted via the on-line survey or by email, letter or phone until October 30th, 2016. For more information please see the attached Sign By-law Review News Release (pdf -182kB)
Looking to get rid of some yard waste?
The Warsaw Roads Depot (1422 County Road 4) will be providing a free drop-off bin for all leaf and yard waste material available until late Fall.
See link for more information on acceptable material: