News and Notices

Hydro One will begin making upgrades to electricity meters in East Garafraxa.

To support this upgrade, Honeywell, will work alongside Hydro One to ensure a seamless transition. And, importantly, there will be no additional charges to residents for the meters or their installation.  Customers will be notified directly in advance of their scheduled meter replacement. 

Further details about this work can be found at: Electricity meter replacement | Hydro One

The Recycling Cart Request Form for residents interested in receiving a smaller 240-litre recycling cart vs. the standard 360-litre recycling cart is now available.

Notice of Official Plan Open House and Public Meeting

Attention Marsville Water Users!

You are invited to an in-person presentation regarding the Marsville Municipal Water System Assessment Report.

The Township, in conjunction with the Grand River Conservation Authority, is excited to announce the return of the Tree Program!

A survey has been created to assist with the consultative process in developing the 2026-2028 Action Plan.  The priorities remain the same as the previous Action Plan: Crime, Roadways/Waterways/Trails and Community Well-being.  

The survey is open as of now and closes Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Visit https://forms.office.com/r/ZURKybnQea to complete the survey. 

Beginning in December, the Province is changing how 9-1-1 medical calls are dispatched in Dufferin County with the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS).

The new MPDS will help ensure that medical help gets to those who need it faster in the community, so that Dufferin Paramedic Service has the best chance at saving you or someone you love during a critical health emergency.

Grand Valley and District Fire Department is currently accepting applications for volunteer firefighters.  Interested candidates can apply by submitting a cover letter and detailed resume to the Training Officer by email or stopping by the fire hall on a Thursday evening between 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

The application process closes October 31, 2025. 

For further information, please see the GVDFD Volunteer Recruitment 2025 flyer.

The Township of East Garafraxa invites all residents, landowners, and stakeholders to attend a public workshop focused on key land use planning topics as part of the creation of the new Official Plan for the Township.