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The Waterfront Advisory Committee teamed up with the Photographers of the Otter Valley to host a photography contest earlier this year.

The contest is now closed and the winning photographs are posted on our website under our Port Burwell Municipal East Beach page.

Winning photos will be displayed at the Straffordville Library and will also be published in the Aylmer Express.

Congratulations to all winners and a thank you to everyone who submitted photographs of our beautiful beach!

A reminder that Council will be holding a Special Meeting tonight, Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm to consider the SCC Expansion Tender results. The Special Meeting will take place in Council Chambers to utilize the hybrid meeting technology and residents should note that the Council Chambers has a maximum capacity of 63 people. Once this capacity is reached, no additional attendees will be permitted entry and you will be encouraged to watch the meeting via the YouTube live-stream. View the Special Meeting Agenda  HERE.

A reminder that the deadline to register and pay for the Curbside Bulk Garbage pickup is coming up soon on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The pickup is scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025

Please visit our Garbage & Recycling page on our website and click on the Curbside Bulk Garbage Collection tab for more information.

View the October 2, 2025 Council Highlights. 

Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law Z815-2025 - Application ZBA-12/25 Coblentz & Stoll - see NOTICE for details

Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law Z816-2025 - Application ZBA-21/25 Municipality of Bayham - see NOTICE for details

Please click on the link below to view an advisory notice from Elgin Area Primary Water Supply System regarding information from routine water quality monitoring. Any questions can be directed to the Manager of Water/Waste Water Operations at eroloson@bayham.on.ca

Lake Erie Seasonal Water Quality Advisory – October 2025

Fire Prevention Week runs from October 5 - 11, 2025

The 2025 Fire Prevention Week theme is:

“Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home”

This year’s theme works to educate everyone about using Lithium-Ion Batteries in your home safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries. For more information, please visit the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) website.

Fire Station Open Houses:

Straffordville Station: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Port Burwell Station: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The Curbside Bulk Garbage Program runs in the months of April, May, July, September and October with a $25/load fee.

The next and final Curbside Bulk Garbage Pick-up for this year is scheduled for October 20th, with a registration and payment deadline of October 14^th.

NOTE - Online registration and fee paid to the Municipal Office is required at least 1 week prior to the pick-up date. Only those who complete the registration form and provide payment by the deadline will be included on the list. 

Please visit our Garbage & Recycling page on our website and click on the Curbside Bulk Garbage Collection tab for more information and to find the registration link for the application.

Please be advised that effective immediately, Carson Line will be temporarily closed from Talbot Line (Highway 3) to Plank Rd, between 57027-57108 Carson Line, until Friday, October 3^rd, due to road construction.

Road will be open to local traffic, emergency vehicles and buses.

Please see NOTICE.