Water Conservation Program
Please note that water restrictions are NOW IN EFFECT until September 30, 2013.  Click here for details.

High School Students - Volunteer Hours
For high school students requiring volunteer hours, please see the attached list of local organizations looking for assistance.  Click here!

Canada Post Rural Mail Delivery - RR 2 & RR 4 Thamesford
Canada Post will be conducting safety assessments on roadside rural mailboxes in our area in the next few weeks.  They will be assessing rural mailboxes on RR 2 & 4 Thamesford. The process involves data gathering, followed by physical assessments at the rural mailboxes.  While the first priority for investigating teams is safety, they also place a high priority on maintaining delivery to the customer’s mailbox.  When a mailbox fails a safety assessment, the investigating team looks for another location nearby where the box can be placed and the rural mail carrier can continue delivery to that mailbox.  Only when it is not possible to find a site that fits the safety criteria will Canada Post offer customers other options which include; receiving mail in a Community Mail Box located near their homes, or choosing a Post Office Box in a local Post Office, at no cost to the customer.  Click here for more information.

 Municipality of the Month
The Township of Zorra was chosen by the Ontario Association of Committees of Adjustment and Consent Authorities (OACA) as "Municipality of the Month."  Click here to review the publication.

 Zorra Community Policing Committee Survey
The Zorra Community Policing Committee (ZCPC) needs your help. They were appointed by the Township of Zorra Council to identify policing issues within our Township.  Please take a moment to complete our online survey to voice your concerns with policing issues in Zorra Township.  Click here to take the survey.

New survey to address housing and homelessness in Oxford County
Do we have enough housing in the right price range and in the right places?  Oxford County’s Human Services department is currently developing a 10-year housing and homelessness plan to answer this question and is looking for feedback through an online survey about the current status of housing and homelessness across the County.  Click here for more information.  Click here to complete the survey by May 30, 2013.

Calithumpian 2013
Thamesford's big annual event is coming soon with events running from Friday May 17th to Monday May 20th.  Click here for a schedule of events.

2013 Dog Tags
Dog tag collectors will be going door-to-door in the Township during the months of May and June to issue new dog tags.  The fee for a dog tag is $15 per year per dog.  Property owners will have the option to pay cash or cheque or have the fee added to their final tax bill.

As per the Township of Zorra By-law number 4-95, all dogs over six months of age are required to be licensed with the Township.  A maximum of 2 dogs per household is authorized.  The new tags being issued note 2013-2015, however there is an annual administrative fee of $15 per tag.  Lost tags will be replaced free of charge.  Failure to register your dog can result in a fine of $105.  A valid tag will assist animal control staff in returning your dog should it ever become separated from you.  

Kennel licenses can be issued to CKC members only and proof of valid CKC membership is required.  Kennel licenses are issued at the Township office only.    

Congratulations Zorra Girls!


The Zorra Fuzion Girls PeeWee B team accepted medals from Mayor Lupton in recognition of their recent Provincial Championship win!  The team photo includes:
Back Row:  Assistant Coach Rob Oliver, Assistant Coach Jeff Irwin, Lindsay Bessegato, Abbey Luther, Katie Irwin, Brynn Oliver, Belle De Graafe, Megan Bates, Trainer Anne Goor, Coach Curtis Gartly
Front Row:  Keelie Eaton, Kira PreKup, Rachel Gartly, Jenna Winter, Makala Egan
Absent from photo:  Assistant Coach Morgan Bates

 Oxford municipalities select Peer Review Team to evaluate WEG Southwestern Ontario landfill proposal
Click here to read the news release.  Click here to visit the new website that has been setup to provide news and updates to the public.

Recycle your used batteries!
For your convenience, you can now drop off your used batteries for FREE recycling at the following locations in Zorra:  Embro Arena, Thamesford Arena, Harrington Hall, and the Township Office.  Keep those batteries OUT of the trash!!