Tour of Saints - will take place July 20th. Motorists are cautioned to watch for bicyclists on Town roads.
Queens Road - The project to reurface Queens Road is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 16, 2025. Motorists are cautioned that it may be slow going through that area once the project begins. (link to announcement)..
The Avon Township website has a new URL: www.avontownshipmn.gov. The old URL should redirect users to the new one.
Snow Issues - Residents are reminded that it is illegal to put snow stakes or other posts in the Township road right-of-way. This is necessary because the wing of the plow needs to push snow back from the road. The property owner is liable for any damage to plow equipment. The Township is not liable for damage to any stakes or posts placed in the road right-of-way. Residents are also reminded that it is illegal to push or blow snow on the road.
Work in the Township Road Right-of-Way (ROW) - The ROW for most Township properties extends 93 from the centerline of the road (except in more densely populated areas (i.e., around lakes, Parkwood Circle). Anyone planning to do work in the ROW should first alert the Supervisors (Utilities please note the Township ROW Policy.; Residents see March 2025 minutes - PC Report #4).
Residential trash & recycling services in the Township are available through Waste Management (WM) or West Central Sanitation.
Radon Tests - are available free from Stearns County (link).
All Township meetings can be accessed via Zoom (Instructions)
Residents are reminded that: (a) mailboxes and supports must meet standards (link); (b) anyone who collects roadside trash is responsible for its disposal; (c) pushing or blowing snow or grass clippings onto or across a Township road is illegal; and (d) driveway modifications, especially new accesses, may require a Township Access Permit.
The Avon Compost Site is now open for the season (link).
Residents can obtain permit info and apply for a Construction Site Permit online from the Stearns County website (link) or by calling Stearns County Environmental Services 320-656-3613.
Photos: Residents are encouraged to submit photos to the Clerk for inclusion in the Town website.
