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Black River-Matheson Municipal Office Closed July 1 for Canada Day

Justin Barber

Jun 26, 2025

The municipal office at 367 Fourth Avenue in Matheson will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, for Canada Day, according to a public notice from the Township of Black River-Matheson.

This closure is scheduled in observance of the national holiday, which may impact residents seeking to access municipal services on that date.

The announcement was posted by the Township on its website on June 25, 2025, and was accompanied by a notice image confirming the closure. The statement did not provide details about when regular office hours would resume or specify whether other municipal services will be affected. No information regarding alternate arrangements was included in the announcement.

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