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Keep an eye on your mailbox!

Eligible electors will receive a Voter Information Letter containing the information needed to vote in Leeds and the Thousand Islands 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.
Your letter includes your unique PIN, which you’ll need to vote online or by telephone.

When it arrives:

✓ Keep it somewhere safe
✓ Read the instructions
✓ Do not share your PIN

Electronic Voting opens October 16 at 10:00 a.m.
Learn more about the upcoming election online 

Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Service Disruption Notice:

Temporary Lane and Road Closures 

1.       Russell Road - Lane Restrictions

a.       Grading the week of Sept 22

b.       Double Surface Treatment - the week of Sept 28

2.       Marble Rock Road – Lane Restrictions

a.       Enbridge Pipeline Works – Sept 25 – 28, 2026

3.       Union Road – Closure at Blue Mountain

a.       Full Closure for Culvert Replacement near intersection of Union and Blue Mountain roads on Sept 28 and 29. West end of Union remains open.

Traffic control measures will be in place; please reduce speed and obey flag persons.

Please direct questions to: Aaron Hatton, Manager of Roads & Fleet 613-659-2415 extension 234.

Road Closures and Lane Restrictions

The Lansdowne Water Storage & Booster Pump Station project commences Monday, Sept 28.
Residents and motorists will see crews on Ivan Street, King Street West, Church Street, and Garden Street.

Progress is dependent upon weather, manpower and schedules.

Traffic control measures will be in place; please reduce speed and obey flag persons.

Please direct questions to Aaron Hatton, Manager of Roads & Fleet 613-659-2415  ext. 234

The Jerry Park splash pad summer fun season has wrapped up and is closed for the season. The playground, sports courts, and park remain open while Township staff begin to winterize the splash pad.

Please direct questions to: Jonathan Cross, Manager of Infrastructure and Environmental Services 613-659-2415 extension 217.

Attention Property Owners on Private Roads and Lanes

The Private Road Grant – Maintenance Stream application period is now open!

If your road association needs assistance with regular maintenance costs such as snow removal, grading, brushing or dust control, apply today!

Deadline for submission is October 31, 2026.

Visit our website's Private Road Grant page to learn more.

The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) has scheduled routine maintenance work on the sanitary sewer systems in the Town of Lansdowne

The work is scheduled to take place October 13-October 16, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This routine maintenance work involves high pressure cleaning of the sanitary sewers located in the roadway. This type of cleaning activity can sometimes cause back pressure, resulting in ‘splashing’ occurring in toilets. It is recommended that all toilet seats are left in a closed position during this maintenance work, that you refrain from using toilets when maintenance vehicles are present near your location, and that you run water in all plumbing fixtures (taps) for a minimum of 5 Seconds after the work has been completed.

Once the maintenance vehicles have left your area, you may resume using your facilities
as usual.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Ontario Clean Water Agency Seaway Valley Cluster at 613-340-4563 and request to speak to the Operator On call.

Ontario Clean Water Agency will be conducting Fall Hydrant Flushing in Lansdowne

October 20 - October 30, 2026.

Residents may notice a discolouration of the water at their homes during this period and for a short time thereafter.  If you notice a discolouration of your tap water, please run the water until it is clear.

This discolouration is not hazardous to your health.  It is typical of a normal operating water distribution system after flushing maintenance.

Please contact us if you have any questions or comments on how the Ontario Clean Water Agency can better serve you at 613-340-4563 and request to speak to Operator “on call” for OCWA-Seaway Valley.

Thank you,

Ontario Clean Water Agency

Take notice that the Committee of Adjustment for the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 1:00 pm.

For further information, including how to participate/comment in the public hearing, please visit Committee of Adjustment Meeting - September 29, 2026

Location: From 121 to 134 Black Rapids Rd

Duration:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 to
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
(unless otherwise posted)

No through traffic permitted.

Please direct questions to: Aaron Hatton, Manager of Roads & Fleet 613-659-2415 ext. 234

September 4, 2026 – SEELEY’S BAY, ON – Parks Canada advises residents and visitors that temporary pedestrian crossing at Brass Point Bridge will be unavailable on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 7 a.m. until the work is completed that day. The temporary closure is required to support ongoing construction activities associated with the Brass Point Bridge replacement project. During this time, pedestrians will not be able to cross the bridge. Navigation will not be affected.

Parks Canada appreciates the patience and understanding of residents, businesses and visitors as this important infrastructure project moves forward.

For the latest information about the Brass Point Bridge project, visit the Parks Canada website or contact rideau@pc.gc.ca.