2024 Holiday Admin Centre Closure The Township of Essa Administration Centre will be closed for the holidays beginning on Tuesday December 24, 2024.  The office will re-open on Thursday January 2, 2025.

Council approves 2025 Township of Essa Budget The Township of Essa Council has approved its 2025 budget, totaling $38.2 million, with a 3.26% tax increase, equivalent to $25.61 per $100,000 of assessed residential value. Priorities include replacing aged assets, addressing growth, and upgrading infrastructure. Highlights feature fire services enhancements, road urbanization, bridge replacements, and park improvements. Despite pressures, Essa maintains the lowest tax rate among Simcoe County’s 16 municipalities. Provincial support offsets rising policing costs, ensuring sustainable services and critical investments.

Notice - Angus IMP Municipal Class EA - Notice of Addendum Water Supply & Storage Greenland Consulting Engineers and the Township of Essa have completed an Addendum to the Schedule ‘B’ Class EA Infrastructure Master Plan (IMP) for the Community of Angus, focusing on Water Supply and Storage solutions in Angus.

Essa Township's E-Newsletter: Fourth Edition Now Available The Township of Essa has published its December 2024 E-Newsletter, featuring updates on community events, winter programs, parking restrictions, and holiday fire safety tips. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback for future editions.

Notice of a Public Meeting Pursuant to the Planning Act Concerning A Temporary Use By-law (Z3-24) (253 Barrie Street, Thornton, Con 11 N Pt Lot 15) The Township of Essa Council will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Essa Administration Centre (5786 County Road No. 21, near Baxter) to consider a Temporary Use By-law Amendment for 253 Barrie Street. The proposal requests temporary permission to use a single-family dwelling as a real estate office in a Residential (R1) zone, where commercial use is not typically permitted. Residents are encouraged to attend and provide feedback. Written submissions are also welcome. For more information or to receive notice of the decision, contact Development Planner Owen Curnew (ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca) or the Clerk's office (llehr@essatownship.on.ca).