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April 2 Tax Deadline

The tax deadline is April 2, 2024. Please note our online Virtual Municipal Office is temporarily unavailable. We’ll advise as soon as it’s back up. If you want to pay your taxes, we offer a variety of payment options including 

• In Person - We accept Cash, Cheque or Debit at our municipal office located at 4432 George Street. There is also a locked drop box located at the Front door that can be used for after hours payments or contactless payments. 
• By Mail - Cheques can be mailed to: Township of...

Fire Chief Urges Residents to Avoid Unnecessary Burning this Spring

South Frontenac’s Fire Chief is asking residents to play it safe this spring and avoid unnecessary open air burns. Del Blakney, who took over the reins as the new Fire Chief in South Frontenac in January is asking for residents’ cooperation, given the dry end to winter and beginning to spring.

“Many people think spring is a safe time to burn brush and yard waste, but it’s actually one of the worst times of the year to burn due to the dry, dead vegetation on the ground that can spark grass fires...

Call for Musicians and Participants

South Frontenac Township is on the hunt for musicians to perform at its Summer Kickoff Music Festival and popular Music in the Park summer series.

The music festival will be on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith. Performers, food and beverage vendors, or businesses looking to sponsor should contact the Township by March 18 or go to southfrontenac.net/musicfestival to get in on the fun. The Township is also looking for volunteers for the event.

This is the second year for the...

Arundhati Mohile Joins South Frontenac Township as Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer

Arundhati Mohile, CPA, CMA has joined South Frontenac Township as the new Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer.

Arundhati has extensive experience in the municipal sector, having worked in a number of senior finance and operational roles for various municipalities in Ontario over the past 15 years, including as the Treasurer for the Township of Malahide, and most recently as a Manager in the City of Kingston’s Finance Department.

“Arun brings to the table many of the qualities we were...

Be Bear Wise to Prevent Bear Encounters

The Ontario government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding the public to exercise caution as black bears come out of hibernation.  With this winter’s mild weather and lack of snow, there have been reports of black bears coming out of hibernation early in some parts of the province.

At this time of year, there is little natural food for bears, causing them to search for other food sources, including garbage and bird feed. Bears will remember their last source of food and return...