Emergency Preparedness Week

WHEREAS Emergency Preparedness Week serves as a reminder of the importance of being prepared for potential emergencies and disasters; and WHEREAS the theme “Be Prepared. Know Your Risks” and is a national awareness initiative encouraging Canadians to take action to prepare for emergencies; and WHEREAS the Town of Carleton Place is dedicated to ensuring public … Read more

National Day of Mourning 2025

WHEREAS every year, thousands of workers are killed, injured, or suffer illness as a result of work-related incidents in Canada; and WHEREAS the National Day of Mourning is observed annually on April 28 to remembering those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy.; and WHEREAS … Read more

Spring/Summer Newsletter

As we welcome longer days and warmer weather, it’s the perfect time to embrace the vibrant energy of Spring and everything that comes with the sunny season. Our Spring/Summer newsletter is here, and it is packed with information to help you transition smoothly from winter chills to springtime projects to summer fun. In this edition, … Read more

Town Hall Closed for Easter Holiday

The Carleton Place Town Hall (175 Bridge Street) will be closed on Friday, April 18th and Monday, April 21st, 2025, for the Easter Holiday and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22nd with regular business hours.

Hydrant Flushing Program

The Public Works Department will be conducting an intensive hydrant flushing program throughout the Town of Carleton Place starting April 22nd, 2025.  Crews will be flushing hydrants for the next few weeks throughout Carleton Place.  During flushing activities, it is possible that the water may appear slightly discolored within the general area where flushing is … Read more

Pitch-In 2025

Residents of the Town of Carleton Place are invited to Pitch-In to help tidy up our neighbourhood parks and trails. Participants will be supplied with bags & disposable gloves to assist with the task. Filled bags can be left at the nearest garbage can at a park or trail, and Recreation staff will pick them … Read more

Easter Waste Collection – Friday, April 18th, 2025 – Good Friday

Due to the Good Friday holiday, garbage & recycling collection that would normally occur on Friday, April 18th, will instead occur on Saturday, April 19th, 2025. On Monday, April 21st, garbage and recycling will be collected as usual. For waste collection questions, please call (613) 257-1195For recycling questions, please call (888) 597-1541 For more information, … Read more

Portions of Mississippi RiverWalk Trail Under Water

The Carleton Place Recreation and Culture Department has closed a portion of the Mississippi RiverWalk Trail due to high water. The trail is temporarily closed from the picnic table/lookout area right before the pedestrian bridge to Anthony Curro Park until the water recedes. A notice will be issued when the section of the trail is … Read more

Proclamation – National Volunteer Week

WHEREAS National Volunteer Week, from April 27 to May 3, 2025, celebrates the generosity and dedication of volunteers who contribute their time, skills, and energy to support and strengthen our community; and WHEREAS the theme for 2025 is Volunteers Make Waves, which highlights the power, impact and importance of individual and collective volunteer efforts across Canada; … Read more