Postal Strike - September 26, 2025: What you Need to Know

Announced early morning on September 26, Canada Post workers, who are members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), have gone on a nationwide strike.  We ask that you not put payments and other time-sensitive documents in the mail. Please read the various payment options or document delivery options listed below. 

Pay/View Taxes and Sydenham Water Bills

Despite the interruptions with the mail service, you are still responsible for paying bills on time. The next tax bill is due September 30, 2025.

You can pay online, at your bank, or in person at the Sydenham Library meeting room at 4412 Wheatley St. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. A drop box is located outside the library for residents making in-person payments outside of those hours.

Starting October 1, our Treasury/Reception department will be available at our newly renovated Town Hall at 4432 George St., Sydenham.

To easily access your account information and make payments all in one location, please visit our virtual municipal office from the convenience of your home or mobile device. Get started today: www.southfrontenac.net/VMO

Residents can also send an email to taxes@southfrontenac.net or call our offices at 613-376-3027, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday for account balance inquires.

Entrance Permit Deposit Cheques

Public Services will inform you either by phone or email when your cheque is ready to be picked up. Cheques can be picked up at our temporary main office at 4412 Wheatley St. until October 1 when reception at Town Hall will be open to the public.

Pay in Person 

Payments can be made in person at the Sydenham Library meeting room at 4412 Wheatley St. The office is open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. A drop box is located outside the library for residents making in-person payments outside of those hours. Starting October 1, reception at Town Hall will be open to the public.

• To purchase extra garbage bag tags, you can buy extra bag tags for $2 each at these locations:
• Asselstine Hardware - 6826 Road 38, Verona
• Centex Go Market - 4585 Road 38, Harrowsmith
• Fisherman's Hardware and Auto Shop - 139 Main Street, Seeleys Bay
• Inverary Home Builders - 3832 Perth Rd, Inverary
• Ormsbee's Mercantile - 3814 Battersea Rd, Inverary
• Sydenham One Stop - 4401 George St. Sydenham
• Sydenham Convenience & Cafe - 2779 Rutledge Road, Sydenham
• Verona Convenience Store - 6667 Road 38
• VP Racing Fuels Convenience - 5589 Road 38, Hartington
• Yarker Lucky Dollar, 4255 County Rd 1 East, Yarker
• Municipal Offices - 2490 Keeley Rd & 4412 Wheatley St.

To pay for pet licences, payments can be made in person at the Sydenham Library meeting room at 4412 Wheatley St. The office is open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Starting October 1, reception at Town Hall will be open to the public.

Building & Development

Applications, requests, fees, and time-sensitive documents can be delivered in person to the Development Services office at 3910 Battersea Road between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday There is a drop box at this location.  Fees can be paid in person or online.

Starting October 3, the Building and Planning Department will be open in our newly renovated Town Hall at 4432 George St., Sydenham.

Due to the recent Canada Post strike, please be advised that all Public Meeting Notices can now be found in the Public Notices section of our website.

Other correspondence 

If you need to give a letter or other non-bill correspondence to the Township of South Frontenac, please drop it off between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday at the appropriate municipal customer counter. Starting October 3, all departments will be available to the public in our newly renovated Town Hall.

Still have questions? For time-sensitive inquiries, please contact us by phone at 613-376-3027.