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Alnwick/Haldimand Council represents you, and makes decisions considering the common good of the municipality. Staff make recommendations to Council based on their expertise, research, and municipal best practices so Council can make decisions and give staff direction.
Recently, Council has made the decision to go from (3) meetings in a month to (2) meetings per month. Special and emergency meetings can be called by the Mayor and/or CAO from time to time. Meetings occur at the Council Chambers located at 10836 County Road 2, Grafton.
All meetings of Council and its Boards/Committees are governed by the Municipality’s Procedure By-law and the Code of Conduct By-Law.
Individuals who submit letters and other information to Council and its Boards/Committees should be aware that any personal information contained within their communications may become part of the public record. Personal information provided within communications may be made available through the agenda process which includes publication on the Council’s Meeting Portal.
You can find minutes, agendas and videos of all Regular Council Meeting and Municipal Planning Meetings on the Council Portal.
To view the meeting schedules please click on the following links:
2023 Planning Council Meetings
2023 Regular Council Meeting Schedule
2023 Regular Council Meeting Schedule - Amended
2024 Planning/Regular Council Meeting Schedule
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Mayor
Deputy Mayor
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Civic Awards
The Civic Awards Program recognizes the contributions and achievements of individuals or groups that bring honour and enrichment to the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.
Awards Categories
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Demonstrates outstanding service and contributes to the community. One can accumulate such service over many years, or it can relate to a significant project or event that brings recognition and value to our community.
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A youth between the ages of 12 and 19 who, through their involvement in community activities and events is demonstrating the qualities of good citizenship.
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Individuals or organizations who gain acceptance or recognition of outstanding achievement in one of more of the arts requiring considerable discipline, skill and training, (or where adjudicators or judges have publicized their awarding opinion or decision). For the purpose of this award, it includes but is not limited to: literary arts, performing arts, visual arts, film, music, video and traditional arts.
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Individuals or organizations who, through their actions of social and/or philanthropic community engagement, improve the quality for life for a targeted segment of Alnwick/Haldimand's population, or for the community at large.
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Individuals or groups that achieve success in athletic endeavours. This award is not restricted to athletes, but can include coaches and supports of athletic activities as well.
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Individual and/or businesses that have gone above and beyond to provide help in the community.
Nominations
Nominees must be residents of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand and demonstrate outstanding service and contribution to the community. We will present only one award in the categories of Citizen of the Year, and Junior Citizen of the Year. We may present multiple awards in other categories.
Please read our Civic Award nomination package for more information.
If you wish to nominate someone, please fill out the Civic Award Program nomination form or submit it online.
Past Recipients
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Citizen of the Year: Gary Mossman
Jr. Citizen of the Year: Oliver Stanford
Outstanding Community Service: Terry Carruthers
Outstanding Community Spirit: Laura MacDonald
Outstanding Achievement in the arts: Anja Hertle
Award for Outstanding Athletic Achievement: Gord Prentice
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Citizen of the Year
Fred Sharpe
Jr. Citizen of the Year
Austin Pettey
Outstanding Community Spirit during COVID-19
Shasta Morey and John (Ed) Mulvey
Outstanding Athletic Achievement
Liam Filip
Outstanding Community Service
Grafton Green Thumbs
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Outstanding Community Service:
Margaret Adebayo
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Outstanding Community Service:
Christine Broomfield
Narine Dat Sookram
Jen Keller-Nelson
Deb LeBlond
Edith Kift
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Citizen of the Year
Ross Poole
Junior Citizen of the Year
Genevieve O’Neill
Outstanding Community Service
Donna Reeves
Gaye Hoskin
Heather Brereton
Joan Kelly
Mary Catherine O'Neill
Olivia Gibbs
Sarah Holland
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Mayor’s Office
Mayor’s Message
Speaking Before Council
A delegation is an opportunity to appear before Council to present information. The purpose of the delegation process is to allow residents to make their views known to Council.
If you are interested in appearing in front of Council to present information or an opinion on a matter, you will need to:
Print and fill out the Delegation Request Form
Submit the Delegation Request Form to the Clerk in person or by mail to 10836 County Road 2, P.O. Box 70, Grafton ON, K0K 2G0. You can also submit the form by e-mail to the Acting Clerk, or by fax to 905-349-3259.
Ensure your delegation is no longer than ten (10) minutes unless otherwise approved by Council.
Provide one electronic copy (PDF, Word, PowerPoint) and/or one printed copy.
Strategic Plan
Vision
United Lake to Lake, our community is rooted in rural traditions and lifestyle. We enjoy a fulfilling life here, in all four seasons. We learn from nature, celebrate diversity, and embrace progress as an accessible, inclusive community.
Mission
We are committed to providing a comprehensive range of efficient and effective municipal services through collaborative leadership, resource management and fiscal accountability.
Town Crier
Liam Cragg named as Town Crier for the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, appointed by Council in December 2016, to add pageantry of Canada 150 celebrations.
The role of a Town Crier today is mostly ceremonial, but in the past it was a way for public announcements to be made. Did you know that if anyone attempts to deter a crier from delivering their message they could be charged with treason?
Since being appointed, Liam has competed in two Provincial Town Crying competitions, placing 5th in 2018 and 4th in 2019. Liam plans on competing in the North American championships in 2020 and the World Competition in 2021.
A Message from the Town Crier
Hello Fine Citizens of Our Township.
July 13, 2020 has been marked as International Town Crier's Day, first designated by Chase's Book of Days in 1997
To celebrate this day (as your Town Crier) I will be narrating the Walking Tour of Historic Grafton and will recite the Grafton Declaration.
The tour will start at Town Hall in Grafton at 9:00am and should take just over an hour.
If you are planning to attend I ask that you consider wearing a mask, as physical distancing may not be possible at some locations.
There will be a number of pamphlets available to hand out.
Come learn about the historic Hamlet of Grafton.
Liam Cragg
Crier for the Township of Alnwick / Haldimand
Contact Us
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
10836 Cty. Rd. 2
PO Box 70
Grafton ON K0K 2G0
T. 905-349-2822
F. 905-349-3259