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Norfolk County is seeking local individuals for advisory committees involving agriculture, economic development, Norfolk County Public Library, and sustainability. 

Advisory committees are a collection of individuals who bring unique knowledge and skills to their field. While they do not hold any formal authority, they advise Council on issues and challenges in their respective sector. 

Terms for members typically last four years. Each committee includes a member of Norfolk County Council. Meetings are usually held once per month, and minutes are included in agendas to be reviewed by members of Council.

Norfolk County is joining other municipalities across Canada in recognizing National Forest Week, September 17-23. 

An initiative of the Canadian Institute of Forestry, National Forest Week is an annual campaign to celebrate Canada’s forest heritage and to raise awareness about this valuable and renewable resource. This year’s theme is “supporting biological diversity.” 

“Few municipalities can boast a unique and diverse forest landscape like Norfolk County,” said Mayor Amy Martin.

Norfolk staff will soon be providing routine fall maintenance to the water mains throughout the County.  

During a flush, hydrants are opened and allowed to flow in a controlled manner in one direction. This increased flow scours pipe walls, cleaning the sediment from inside the water mains.  

The fall schedule is as follows:  

• Port Dover – September 18 – October 30 
• Port Rowan – September 18 – September 22 
• Delhi/Courtland – September 25 – October 16 

• Waterford – October 16 – October 30 
• Simcoe – October 23 – December 4 

Discoloured water is a normal side effect of cleaning water mains.

The Norfolk County Agricultural Hall of Fame will induct the late Irene Anderson, the late Hon. John S. Martin, and Kernal Peanuts Ltd. at a ceremony on September 10.  

Norfolk County is reminding residents that there are some changes to programs, facilities and services throughout the Labour Day weekend and into the statutory holiday Monday.   

County Administration Buildings   
All buildings will be closed Monday, September 4, reopening Tuesday, September 5.   

Health Unit   
All branches will be closed Monday, September 4, reopening Tuesday, September 5. For public health emergencies or hazards, such as outbreaks, food poisoning, meningitis, or rabies, please call the after-hours emergency phone number at 1-877-298-5888.     

From August 20 to 23, Norfolk County joined more than 2,000 participants at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s 2023 AMO Conference in London Ontario.

For the second time this year, Norfolk County’s Environmental and Infrastructure Services Division is inviting residents to a behind-the-scenes look at one of their facilities.