Patio Applications Now Open for 2026 Season

The Municipality of Meaford is now accepting applications for its 2026 Temporary Patio Extension Program. The program supports local businesses by creating vibrant outdoor spaces that enhance the downtown experience for residents and visitors while maintaining safety and accessibility.

Eligible businesses, including restaurants, cafés, and retailers interested in installing patios, must apply by March 31, 2026.

The Municipality is already making arrangements for barrier rental for all participating...

Notice of Tree Maintenance on Georgian Trail

The Municipality of Meaford would like to advise residents of a temporary disruption to the use of the Georgian Trail between Margaret Street and Marshall Street East in Meaford. Tree maintenance will be carried out as part of the cleanup following a recent storm to address damaged trees.

Residents are asked to avoid the work area for their safety while maintenance activities are underway.

Overview

The following activities will occur:

• Removal of storm-damaged trees along the rail trail

• Temporary closure of...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Leith Area Residents on the Municipal Water System

Update 3: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Leith Residents

March 16, 2026 – 6pm

Municipality of Meaford is advising residents that the precautionary Boil Water Advisory affecting Leith residents connected to the Owen Sound municipal water system has been lifted, effective immediately. This follows confirmation from the City of Owen Sound, based on an engineering assessment by Public Health Ontario and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, that the water supply has...

Notice of Tree Maintenance at McCarroll Park

The Municipality of Meaford would like to advise residents that scheduled tree maintenance will take place at McCarroll Park, located at 210 Parker Street East, Meaford, to maintain safety standards for the upcoming season. The work will be completed by Beckett Tree Service and will include pruning existing trees and the possible removal of two trees.

Residents are asked to avoid the work area for their safety while maintenance activities are underway.

Overview

The following activities will occur:

Notice of Phone Line Disruption

Update (3/10/2026 4:53 PM): Municipal phone lines have now been fully resolved, and we have returned to normal operations.

The Municipality of Meaford would like to advise residents that municipal phone lines are currently experiencing an unexpected outage. Staff are actively working with our service provider to identify the cause and restore service as quickly as possible.

During this disruption, residents may be unable to reach municipal departments by phone. Alternative contact methods are...