Township Newsletter – April 2021

The Corporation of the Township of Laird

Newsletter

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Grounds Manager Job Posting

Laird Township is accepting resumes for a part-time Grounds Manager. Duties to include, but not limited to, the cutting of grass at a number of properties in the Township of Laird, minor repairs to equipment, buildings and bleachers, and supervising summer student. Complete list of duties and responsibilities available at the municipal office. Please submit letter of application and resume prior to 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 to: Phyllis L. MacKay, Clerk-Treasurer Township of Laird 3 Pumpkin Point Road West Echo Bay, ON P0S 1C0 E-mail: lairdtwp@soonet.ca

Fire Permits

Fire permits are required from April 1 to October 31, renewed every year at no cost. Property owners can now go to the township website at lairdtownship.ca and request a fire permit under the Forms and Documents section. The property owner is requested to fill in required information. Once submitted, the person and the administrative office will receive an e-mail with a pdf copy of their fire permit, that they can then print. If you do not have access to a computer please contact the office at (705) 248-2395 and someone will assist you. If you are not the property owner you must have consent in writing from the property owner to obtain a permit on their behalf.

Dog Tags

Property owners with dogs can go to the township website at lairdtownship.ca under Forms and Documents section and request a dog tag, at no cost. The owner will be notified once their request is reviewed and when the dog tag is ready for pick up at the office. If you do not have access to a computer please contact the office at (705) 248-2395 and someone will assist you.

Summer Youth Program Jobs

Laird Township is accepting resumes for Summer Youth Program positions for ages 15-30 years, pending funding. We are looking for a Grounds Assistant (G2 license required), Summer Program Assistant, and a Museum Attendant. Please submit resume and cover letter by Friday, May 14, 2021 @ 5:00 pm. Clearly indicate which position you are applying for and e-mail lairdtwp@soonet.ca. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

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Spring Clean-Up

Council has set disposal site hours for spring clean-up days as:

Saturday May 29, 2021 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday May 30, 2021 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we ask that everyone social distance keeping a minimum 6 feet apart and if you have symptoms to please stay home. We want people to be able to clean up their yards but also stay SAFE and HEALTHY!

There will be no charge for all household waste during these days, businesses are excluded. Do not put recyclable material in the land fill!

Items not taken at the Laird Waste Disposal Site:

• Batteries
• Biomedical Wastes
• Used Oils
• Radioactive Materials (Florescent bulbs)
• Paints, unless dried in can
• Computer & other electronic devises
• Hazardous Materials
• Liquids

Share Shed Guidelines

Notice: The Share-shed is closed to the public until further notice as a result of the

COVID-19 pandemic. Once re-open please adhere to the following guidelines.

UNACCEPTABLE Items Include: ACCEPTABLE Items Include:

× Hazardous Materials or Waste Small Household Items × Liquids of any kind Books and Magazines × Clothing or Stuffed Animals Children’s Toys (NO Fabric) × Large Appliances Sports Equipment × Microwave Ovens Small Appliances (in working condition) × Upholstered Furniture

Household Hazardous Waste Depot

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot is located at 402 Fifth Line East (SSM City Landfill).

Electronics are accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot. Please remove all power cords prior to drop off.

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot is scheduled to open on April 6, 2021. Open Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please visit City of Sault Ste. Marie website, search Household Hazardous Waste Depot, for a list of Acceptable vs Unacceptable Waste for this site.