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Updated Winter Road Maintenance Notice
Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 09:35 AM
Due to the province wide shortage of winter salt, New Tecumseth’s Transportation Operations team will be shifting to a sand–salt mixture in our urban areas.
While the extreme cold makes salt less effective, the main reason for this temporary change is to ensure we responsibly manage our limited salt supply.
Once the supply issues are resolved, we will return to our standard winter maintenance approach.
Our crews are committed to keeping our community safe and moving throughout the winter season...
News Release - Province Invests $12.5M in Alliston Wastewater Clarifier Upgrades
Posted on Friday, January 16, 2026 11:47 AM
News Release Date: January 16, 2026
NEW TECUMSETH, ON – The Town of New Tecumseth is pleased to share that on January 16, 2026, MPP Brian Saunderson announced provincial approval and funding of up to $12,527,165 for the Alliston Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier Rehabilitation through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream.
The clarifiers at the Alliston Wastewater Treatment Plant are essential to effective wastewater treatment and to protecting both...
Recycling Collection in Simcoe County Has Changed
Posted on Friday, January 09, 2026 02:38 PM
Recycling Collection in Simcoe County Has Changed
Residential recycling in Simcoe County is now managed by Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization appointed by producers under Ontario’s new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. This province-wide shift moves responsibility for blue box recycling from municipalities to producers of recyclable products.
What’s the Same?
- Your collection day and carts remain unchanged.
- Garbage and organics continue to be managed by the County of...
Community Grant Program is NOW OPEN!
Posted on Friday, January 02, 2026 08:30 AM
Your Ideas. Our Support. Let’s Make It Happen!
Do you have a great idea that could bring people together, celebrate our culture, or make New Tecumseth an even better place to live?
The Community Grant Program is here to help turn your vision into reality.
Whether you’re planning a community event, launching a creative project, or organizing an arts and culture initiative, we have funding opportunities designed to support you.
Available Grants:
- Community Fee Waiver Grant – Reduce or eliminate facility...
