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Where can I obtain a Commissioner’s Signature?
A Commissioner’s signature can be obtained from the Clerk or Deputy Clerk. We suggest you call ahead to make sure a Commissioner is available. There is no fee for this service.
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How do I get a copy of a by-law?
By-laws that are not available online can be obtained by contacting the Clerk or Deputy Clerk. There is a small fee for this service.
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Who is eligible to conduct Raffles, Bingo’s and sell Break Open Tickets?
Only organizations that have provided information on their Charitable and/or Not-for-profit Status are eligible for lottery licenses.
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Who is my MP and how can I contact him?
Michael Chong is our MP. His office is located at 200 St. Patrick Street East, Suite 5, Fergus, ON. Telephone number 1-866-878-5556 or e-mail chong.m@parl.gc.ca
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Who is my MPP and how can I contact him?
Ted Arnott is our MPP. His office is located at 181 St. Andrew's Street East, Fergus, ON N1M 1P9. Telephone number 519-787-5247 or 1-800-265-2366 or ted_arnott@ontla.ola.org or website www.tedarnottmpp.com
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Where do I obtain records on Wells?
Please call the Well Records Information line at 1-888-396-9355.
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Who removes dead animals from the roadways?
On a Township road please call the Township office at (519)763-1226 ext 210. If it is on a County Road, please call the County of Wellington at (519)837-2601. If it is on a Provincial Highway, please call the Ministry of Transportation at 1-800-265-6072.
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Who looks after Waste and Recycling collection?
The County of Wellington, Solid Waste Services Division looks after collections. They can be contacted at 519-837-2601 or 1-800-663-0750 ext. 220 or visit their web site at www.county.wellington.on.ca.
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Where is the Aberfoyle Landfill Site?
The Landfill is located at 6922 Concession 4. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Saturday 8-4.
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Where do I get a Blue Box?
Although the County of Wellington is responsible for both blue box and garbage collection we keep a supply of blue boxes here at the Municipal Office as a convenience. There is no charge for blue boxes.
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How do I know if my well water is safe to drink?
There are water test bottles available at the Township office. A sample can be dropped off at the local Health Unit in Guelph in the morning. Water samples are delivered by courier from the health unit offices to the London Regional Laboratory for testing. Please check the schedule below before bringing samples into the offices. All results are mailed directly to the sampler. Results may also be obtained by recording the Personal Identification Numbers on the water bottles and calling 1-877-723-3426, 72 hours after dropping off the samples at your local health unit. To ensure safe drinking water, test regularly. Guelph Health Unit, 503 Imperial Road, (519) 846-2715 Mon. - Thur. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fri. – before 10:30 a.m. Map
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Where can I get a burn permit?
A burn permit can be obtained from the Fire Department by calling (519) 821-3010.
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How do I change or update my mailing address?
Please advise us in writing of the change as soon as possible. The tax department will then forward the amended address to MPAC.
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My mortgage company pays my taxes, why did I receive a tax bill?
We do not have your mortgage company indicated on our records. Please contact your mortgage company for payment, and ensure that they contact us to record interest on your account and have all future bills sent directly to them.
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I have a farm property, but the assessment shows as residential?
To be eligible for the reduced Farm Tax Rate, the property must be used for farming purposes.
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs who may be reached at 1-800-469-2285 determine this eligibility.
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