Month: November 2024

A public meeting on the proposed 2025 Budget was held last night during the November 26th, 2024, Committee of the Whole meeting. Council is proposing a 3.9% tax rate increase to cover rising costs to provide services as well as rising infrastructure renewal costs. This represents an annual increase of $85.84, or $7.15 per month, … Read more

A public meeting on the proposed 2025 Budget will be held on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, during the Committee of the Whole meeting. Council is proposing a 4% tax rate increase to cover rising costs to provide services as well as rising infrastructure renewal costs. This represents an annual increase of $86.84, or $7.24 per … Read more

The Public Open House originally scheduled to be held tonight at the Town Hall this evening has been cancelled. The meeting will be re-scheduled at a later date and residents seeking more information about the future date should contact the Planning Department at planning@carletonplace.ca or 613-257-6211.

As a result of the Town recently upgrading the playground equipment in some of our parks, we now have a surplus of older park equipment that is available for sale.  All items will have minimum bid requirements. The equipment is being sold on an “as is, where is basis.” The Town makes no warranty or … Read more

WHEREAS November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month and November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women; and WHEREAS violence is the greatest gender inequality rights issue for women, girls and gender-diverse individuals. Our community is committed to ending femicide and all forms of gender-based violence; and WHEREAS Femicide rates are … Read more

Due to the massive volume of leaves placed at the curb, the Public Works Department will be doing a final sweep of town next week to collect any bags remaining at the curb. The Compost Yard is now closed for the 2024 season and will reopen in the spring of 2025.

Do you know any exceptional volunteers in Carleton Place? Nominate them for the 2024 Carleton Place Citizen of the Year. The nomination form is available in hard copy at the Carleton Place Arena (75 Neelin Street), or download the fillable pdf. The completed document, along with any additional information to support the nomination, must be received … Read more

The Public Works Department is anticipating the following construction activities in the coming days.  Please be mindful that weather can adversely impact the proposed schedule. Nelson Street West Now that the top lift of asphalt is complete, crews will focus their efforts on reinstating lawns and areas damaged during construction with new topsoil and sod.  … Read more