Media Release - Township actively monitoring flooding in Ramara

Immediate Release

Ramara, ON/ March 20, 2025 – With the warmer weather and anticipated accumulation, the Township is proactively monitoring water levels throughout the Township and watching for flood warnings and watches from our local conservation authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources.

“Township staff are actively monitoring the situation. Currently, water levels in various watercourse areas are reaching critical thresholds and low-lying roads and ditches are experiencing flooding due...

Sewer Connections Notice to Residents

The Township of Ramara Sewage Collection Systems are currently receiving higher than normal sewage flows due to the heavy rainfall event.

Residents are reminded that connecting sump pumps, building drains or downspouts to the municipal sanitary sewer system is illegal and can lead to fines and other penalties. Please ensure your sump pump discharges to a safe location away from the sewer system. 

Illegal connections are a problem because they:

• Overwhelm wastewater treatment, which can lead to...

2025 Council Highlights - March 10

Committee of the Whole – March 10, 2025

Please note that all Committee of the Whole decisions are subject to Council approval. The next Council meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions regarding agenda items or decisions made at Committee or Council meetings, please email Madison Detta at mdetta@ramara.ca.

Procedure Bylaw

Staff provided a comprehensive report outlining updates to the Procedure Bylaw based on her observations and benchmarking analysis. The...

Media Release - Reduced Load restrictions start March 8 on all Ramara roads

Ramara, ON/ March 7, 2025 – Starting March 8, the Township is implementing reduced load restrictions on all Township of Ramara roads. Similarly, the County of Simcoe is also enacting reduced load restrictions on all County of Simcoe roads.

These load restrictions are important for protecting our roads and their foundations from damage caused by heavy loads. In the spring, as the frost melts and moisture seeps into the roadbed, the roads become softer and more vulnerable to deterioration from...

Notice: Special Council Meeting on March 10

Notice Special Council Meeting on Monday, March 10, 2025

The Council of the Township of Ramara will be holding a Special Council meeting on  Monday, March 10, 2025, beginning at 12:00 pm.

The Special Council meeting is the for the purpose of physician recruitment.

The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at the Administration Centre and electronically via zoom.

Dated this 5th day of March 2025.

Jennifer Connor, CMO, AOMC

Director of Legislative & Community Services/Clerk

Township of Ramara

P.O. Box...