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Township of Norwich

Accessibility

The Township of Norwich is committed to promoting a barrier-free Township for employees, citizens and all who live, work, visit, and invest in Norwich. 

The purpose of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act is to make Ontario a better place to live by creating a society that is open to all. The Bill not only sets long-term goals for both the Private and Public Sectors to make Ontario barrier-free by the year 2025, but also sets short and medium goals to ensure steady progress is made. The legislation requires standards to be developed in consultation with persons with disabilities and organizations that would have obligations under the Act.

Please review the 2022-2027 Municipal Accessibility Plan to review accomplishments to date and future goals identified by the Accessibility Advisory Committee and Township of Norwich staff for implementation in the future.

Township of Norwich Annual Status Report of the Multi-year Accessibility Plan 2022 

Township of Norwich Annual Status Report of the Multi-year Accessibility Plan 2024

Township of Norwich Accessible Customer Service Policy

Township of Norwich Accessible Information & Communication Policy

If you have an issue or concerns regarding accessibility of a municipal service, please complete the feedback form or contact:

If you have information or suggestions you would like to share with the AAC, please forward to the Clerk's Department for inclusion on an ACC meeting agenda. 

If you would like to become a member of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, please submit a letter of interest to the Clerk's Department at karmstrong@norwich.ca 

Township of Norwich 50th Anniversary Colouring & Photo Contest

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary, the Township of Norwich is holding a colouring contest (for children 14 years and younger) and a photo contest for residents. Please see out website for further details!

Holiday Hours

The Municipal Office holiday hours: 

Closed Wednesday December 24 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Reopening Friday January 2, 2026 

Norwich Township declares Significant Weather Event

With winter road maintenance impacted by weather conditions, residents are advised to avoid travel if possible

Norwich Township has declared a significant weather event for Township roads for the evening of Monday, December 29 due to the ongoing snow accumulation and drifting across Township roads. 

Under the Municipal Act Ontario Regulation 239/02: Minimum Maintenance Standards (MMS) for Municipal Highways, a Significant Weather Event may be declared by municipalities when minimum standards for winter maintenance activities, such as snow clearing and ice control, cannot be met due to severe, unpredictable, or unsafe weather conditions.

Norwich Township Road Crews are continuing to work to clear roads, but are experiencing reduced visibility and blowing snow. Depending on conditions, it may be necessary to suspend operations if it becomes unsafe for plows to be on the roads. Staff will continue to monitor the situations and will call an end to the Significant Weather Event when it’s safe to do so and winter road maintenance standards can be achieved.

If you must travel, go slow, make sure all your lights are on, and pack a winter vehicle emergency kit. If you are driving behind a snow plow, stay back, be patient, and don’t try to pass. Plowing creates a cloud of snow that can decrease visibility and simulate whiteout conditions.

For the latest updates on local road conditions, visit www.municipal511.ca