Township Talk Newsletter - March 2026

‍ ‍Building Department Updates

·         Spring is here and so is the itch to build! Remember, the Building Department is responsible for reviewing building permit applications for compliance with the Ontario Building Code and planning/zoning compliance. Check out the new ‘Building Permit Application Guide’ along with the permit application portal link below. Don’t pay more than needed! Building without an approved permit can result in a 100% fee surcharge!

Building Department — Township of Alnwick-Haldimand

Recreation Department Updates

·         The Recreation Department is now receiving bookings for baseball diamond rentals. Secure a ball diamond by completing a Facility Booking Request Form.

·         Pickleball bookings are available Mondays and Thursdays at the Alnwick Civic Centre from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Secure your pickleball court by completing a Facility Booking Request Form.

·         For updates on Spring Recreational Programming please visit:

Recreation Activities and Programs — Township of Alnwick-Haldimand

Finance Department Updates

·         Reminder, the second installment for property taxes is due on April 23, 2026.

·         The 2026 Municipal Budget was approved at the February 11, 2026, Special Council Meeting. After a thorough review, Council approved a 5.09% levy increase to fund the capital and operating budgets for 2026. To view the entire budget package please visit:

Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Approved 2026 Budget

Clerk’s Department Updates

·         Township Offices will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, and Monday, April 6, 2026, for Good Friday and Easter Monday.

·         Township is currently seeking volunteers to join the Heritage Alnwick/Haldimand Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. If you’re interested in local heritage or community recreation, we encourage you to apply here:

Committees and Boards — Township of Alnwick-Haldimand

Upcoming Council Meetings

·         April 14, 2026 – Regular Council Meeting

·         April 21, 2026 – Committee of the Whole Meeting

·         April 28, 2026 – Municipal Planning/Regular Council Meeting 

·         To register to speak as a delegate at an upcoming Council meeting please complete a Request for Delegation Form and email it to clerks@ahtwp.ca.

2026 Municipal Elections

·         Make sure you’re registered to vote by confirming, updating or adding your information at RegisterToVoteON.ca.

·         Local municipalities have teamed up to host a joint information session for prospective candidates. This free public workshop offers a clear, down-to-earth look at what it means to serve on Council. You’ll learn how municipal government works, what Council members actually do, and what to expect if you decide to run. Workshop will be held at the Baltimore Recreation Centre (23 Community Centre Road, Baltimore) on April 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

·         Stay tuned for an election training session being hosted by Northumberland County, lead by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing that will be hosted in early May.

·         If you are thinking about running for Council, please consult the Association of Municipalities of Ontario workshop outlining what it means to be and what is involved with being a Councillor and whether elected office is right for you:

·         AMO’s Healthy Democracy Leaders Series: Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities | AMO

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