Township of Blandford-Blenheim

09/16/2026

🗑️ Missed a garbage pickup?

Residents can report a missed garbage collection directly to Oxford County using the County’s online waste management service form.

Submitting your request directly to Oxford County helps ensure your collection concern is sent to the appropriate team for follow-up.

👉 Report a missed collection or submit a waste management question here:
https://service.oxfordcounty.ca/s/article/Submit-your-question-regarding-waste-management-in-Oxford-County

09/16/2026

📣 Council Meeting – Today

Council will be meeting today, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Township Administration Office in Drumbo.

🎥 The meeting will be live streamed on the Township’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/-blenheimtownship6149

📄 View the full agenda here: https://www.blandfordblenheim.ca/my-government/agendas-and-minutes/

Residents are welcome to attend or tune in and stay informed.

09/14/2026

📋 Council Meeting Agenda Highlights – September 16, 2026

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council will meet on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Residents can watch the meeting live on the Township's YouTube channel.

Some items on the agenda include:

🏡 Minor Variance Applications
Council, sitting as the Committee of Adjustment, will consider minor variance applications for properties at 966980 Oxford-Waterloo Road and 140 Peterson Street.

🌱 Zone Change Application – Seiling
Council will consider a zone change application to permit a detached additional residential unit on agricultural lands.

🚒 Project Zero
Council will receive a report from Protective Services regarding Project Zero.

📊 2027 Budget Survey Results
Council will receive the results of the Township's 2027 Budget Survey, including the responses received from the community.

💰 Council Remuneration 2026-2030
Council will consider the proposed 2026-2030 Honorarium Remuneration Schedule.

🗳️ October Council Meeting During Voting Period
Council will consider cancelling the October 21 Council meeting because it falls within the voting period for the 2026 Municipal Election.

📺 Watch the meeting live: https://www.youtube.com/-blenheimtownship6149

📄 View the full agenda: https://www.blandfordblenheim.ca/my-government/agendas-and-minutes/

09/14/2026

💧 Watermain Maintenance in Princeton

A heads-up for Princeton residents: watermain swabbing will take place September 21 to 23, with periodic overnight water service interruptions between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Residents in the affected area are reminded not to use their water while swabbing is underway to avoid drawing discoloured water or material into their plumbing.

Please see the notice delivered to your home by Oxford County for full details.

Watermain maintenance (Swabbing) is taking place in Princeton beginning Monday, September 21 until Wednesday, September 23. Customers should expect water service to be off periodically overnight from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

It is important that residents in this area DO NOT turn on their water while this is taking place to avoid drawing discoloured water or material into the home’s internal plumbing. Please see the notice delivered to your home for more information or download a copy at www.oxfordcounty.ca/water-wastewater

When swabbing is complete and if you experience discoloured water, run cold water until the water runs clear. For anyone experiencing discoloured water two hours after swabbing has been completed, low water pressure, or no water at all, please contact Oxford County at 1-800-755-0394 ext. 3915 or [email protected].

09/11/2026

📣 Council Meeting – September 16, 2026

The agenda for the upcoming Regular Meeting of Council is now available.

Council will meet on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., and residents are welcome to attend or tune in live.

📍 Council Chambers, 47 Wilmot Street South, Drumbo

📄 View the agenda: https://www.blandfordblenheim.ca/my-government/agendas-and-minutes/

📺 Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdKRV0GAEuFaGbwHRPzoEXA

Stay informed and follow along as Council discusses items that impact our community.

09/10/2026

Plattsville Arena – Public Skating 2026–2027

Our staff are getting the ice ready! Opening Day is September 14.

Public Skating:
Sundays | 4:00–5:00 p.m.
October 11, 2026 – March 14, 2027

Adult Skating:
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Starts September 22

Parents & Tots:
Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Starts September 23

Adult Skating and Parents & Tots run until the week of March 25.

Blackout Dates for adult and parents and tots: December 22, 24, 29 & 31 and March 16 & 18.

🎄 Additional Christmas Break skates will be announced at a later date.

Skating Reminders:
• Helmets are recommended.
• Children must be supervised on and off the ice.
• No sticks or pucks during public skating.
• No racing or horseplay.
• Additional rules are posted at the arena.

We look forward to seeing everyone back on the ice!

09/10/2026

🌿 A little creativity and a lot of lavender! Join the Oxford County Library Princeton Branch for a relaxing evening of hand sewing and leave with your own handmade lavender sachet. 💐🪡

💐 DIY Lavender Sachets

Join us for a relaxing evening of hand sewing as we create handmade lavender-filled pouches to take home. We’ll provide all the supplies, just bring yourself!

📍 Princeton Branch
📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 5:30-7pm | Ages 13+ | Registration Required

👉 For more information, and to register, please visit this link: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsCalendar.cfm?SiteID=2048&_mid_=5337

09/10/2026

Oxford County is hiring! 🚜❄️

Temporary, full-time Truck and Backhoe Operator positions are available at several patrol locations, including right here in Drumbo.

Applications close September 15. Check out the opportunity and apply through Oxford County Careers.

Oxford County is now recruiting temporary, full-time Truck and Backhoe Operators at the Drumbo, Embro, Springford and Woodstock Patrols.

Work includes maintaining culverts, roads, roadsides and safety devices. This role performs winter control activities, including snow plow operation. Valid Class D license with Z endorsement is required. Learn more about this role and apply by September 15, 2026, at www.oxfordcounty.ca/careers

About working at Oxford County

With 900 employees filling more than 200 unique roles and serving a population of 140,000, Oxford County is an exceptional place to grow a career. Help make a difference by delivering municipal services that impact our communities: learn more at www.oxfordcounty.ca.

Read our stories here: www.oxfordcounty.ca/growwithus

09/09/2026

🚒 Firefighter Recruitment Reminder!

Thinking about becoming a volunteer firefighter with the Blandford-Blenheim Fire Department? Don’t miss our Mandatory Information Night!

🔥 Monday, September 21, 2026
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 Princeton Station 81
707024 Township Road 2, Princeton

Interested applicants must attend this session, as applications will be available at the Information Night only.

Come out to learn more about the role, the commitment involved, and what it means to serve your community as a Blandford-Blenheim firefighter.

🚒 Ready to answer the call? We hope to see you there!

09/09/2026

Public Works crews continue cleanup efforts following last week’s severe storm.

All Township roads have been reopened since Sunday afternoon.

Tree and brush cleanup began Tuesday and is expected to continue for the next two to three weeks due to the significant number of trees affected.

We sincerely appreciate the patience, cooperation and community spirit shown by residents throughout the storm and cleanup. Thank you as well to the many residents and neighbours who stepped up to help one another.

The Township’s Compost & Brush Depot on Township Road 8 is open 24/7 for brush and compostable yard waste. Please do not dispose of logs, building materials or other non-compostable materials at the depot.

If you have concerns about a tree along your property that may be within the Township road allowance, please contact the Township Office. Staff can arrange to have the tree assessed.

Thank you for your continued patience as cleanup work continues.