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Media Release - Township of Muskoka Lakes 2024 Municipal Budget has been Approved

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – On December 13, 2023 Township Council approved the 2024 Operating and Capital Budget and Forecast.

The 2024 Budget has a net levy of $15,855,900, which represents a 14.3% tax rate increase over 2023. The estimated tax increase to a typical residential property valued at $500,000 is $93.14 to $743.68 per year. The 2024 Budget continues to support spending in key service areas that residents value while also making a $5 million contribution to reserves and reserve funds to...

December 2023 Planning Notices

Committee of Adjustment - December 11, 2023

A Committee of Adjustment meeting will be held on December 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., electronically from the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Port Carling, Ontario.

View the December 11, 2023 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Webcast. 

A link to participate in the Public Hearing at the December 11, 2023 Committee of Adjustment Meeting will be included in the Agenda. View Instructions for how to participate in Planning Public Meetings/Hearings.  

The Minutes and...

November 2023 Planning Notices

Committee of Adjustment - November 13, 2023

A Committee of Adjustment meeting will be held on November 13, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., electronically from the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Port Carling, Ontario.

View the November 13, 2023 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Webcast. 

A link to participate in the Public Hearing at the November 13, 2023 Committee of Adjustment Meeting will be included in the Agenda. View Instructions for how to participate in Planning Public Meetings/Hearings.  

The Minutes and...

Muskoka Lakes Public Library Appoints New CEO

The Board of the Muskoka Lakes Public Library is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Whitfield to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after a nation-wide search.

Andrew comes to the Township of Muskoka Lakes with over ten years of experience in public libraries in Ontario, including over 7 years as Branch Supervisor in the Wellington County system. Andrew’s accomplishments in public libraries include overseeing the transition to a newly renovated branch, managing a library...

October 2023 Planning Notices

Committee of Adjustment - October 10, 2023

A Committee of Adjustment meeting will be held on October 10, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., electronically from the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Port Carling, Ontario.

View the October 10, 2023 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Webcast. 

A link to participate in the Public Hearing at the October 10, 2023 Committee of Adjustment Meeting will be included in the Agenda. View Instructions for how to participate in Planning Public Meetings/Hearings.  

The Minutes and...