Notice to Property Owners – Canada Post Strike May Delay Mailed Payments

Due to the ongoing Canada Post labour disruption, cheque or money-order payments sent by mail for 2025 property tax and water/wastewater bills may be delayed or not delivered. To avoid late payment penalties or interest charges, the Municipality of West Grey encourages residents to use alternative payment options.

The final 2025 property tax installment is due October 21, 2025.

Residents are invited to register for our new eBilling service by visiting online.westgrey.com. Once your account is linked, you can:

View and pay your bills online at any time.

Sign up for email notifications when new bills are issued.

Easily stay up-to-date on your municipal payments.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the West Grey Finance Department.

Changes Coming to West Grey's Waste and Recycling Collection System

West Grey’s new Waste and Recycling Collection System begins October 6, 2025, with carts being delivered between September 22 and October 3, 2025. Visit westgrey.com/waste for more information. 

Council Meeting Highlights - September 16, 2025

September 17, 2025

Council received a delegation from Kim Storz and Kimm Culkin of the West Grey Public Library, who provided an update on library operations and programming across its three branches. In addition to lending books, the library offers digital resources, community services, and serves as a welcoming space for residents.

Council received correspondence from Melina Gorosito requesting school zone signage and a crossing guard at Garafraxa St. N. and Jackson St. E. In response to the request, Council has requested that the Mayor include a study on a pedestrian crossover at Garafraxa Street North (Highway 6) and Jackson Street East in the 2026 budget. 

On a request from the Ontario Municipal Water Association, Council proclaimed October 23, 2025, as Water and Wastewater and Stormwater Operations Appreciation Day.

Council received a staff report on ZA07.2025 and WGOPA16 – 1872 Durham Corp (Cobide). The proposal includes constructing a new 8-room motel on the same property as the existing restaurant, The Foundry. Council directed staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the Municipality of West Grey Zoning Bylaw and Official Plan for the Settlement Areas of Durham and Neustadt, related to ZA07.2025 and WGOPA16.

Council received a staff report on proposed road upgrades to Victoria Street in Ayton, which would include storm sewers, curbs, asphalt, and sidewalks at the developer’s expense. Council deferred a decision on the matter until November 7, 2025.

Council shared information about upcoming community events, including:

  • Neustadt Fall Fair on September 20, 2025
  • Elmwood Community Service Association Wing Night on September 19, 2025
  • Ham and Scalloped Potato Dinner at the Neustadt Community Centre on September 21, 2025
  • Normanby Optimist Murder Mystery on October 18, 2025
  • Octoberfest at the Neustadt Brewery on September 26, 2025, and September 27, 2025

The next regular Council meeting is October 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

For full council meeting details please visit:
westgrey.com/meetings

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Municipality of West Grey
402813 Grey Road 4
Durham, ON N0G 1R0
info@westgrey.com
519-369-2200

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