45.0° Fair Home Government ▼ Community ▼ Permits and Licensing ▼ Contact Us ▼ Community Resources Afton Business Association Afton Area Business Association The Afton Area Business Association is organized to promote a strong local economy, to advance the interests of the Lower St. Croix Valley business community. The AABA represents businesses in Afton, Denmark Township, West Lakeland, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach, and St. Mary's Point, Minnesota. Afton Historical Society Museum The Afton Museum is located in the former Congregational Church (1868) building in the Historic Village of Afton. The Museum, now a restored building, has many displays including a turn-of-the-century kitchen and schoolroom, library, military artifacts, post office, telephone switchboard, fashions, and children's toys and games, as well as an extensive photograph gallery of early schools and classes, early settlers, and historic events. Extensive files on area family information and photographs, census records, and information about Afton's seven cemeteries, including a Civil War cemetery, are available for research purposes. Burning Permits A Burning Permit is required for all outdoor fires (except for recreational fires) in the City of Afton. To obtain a Burning Permit, please contact Jim Stanley, Lower Saint Croix Valley Fire District, at 651-248-5103. Centers for Disease Control Clink on the link to access the CDC's website. Community Thread Promotes, supports, and encourages volunteerism to serve the needs of the community. Through direct and indirect services we impact issues of poverty, volunteer management, and senior involvement and isolation. Sustaining volunteerism by connecting people and enriching lives. Call to get involved: 651-439-7434 COVID-19 Updates & Resources The highly contagious Delta variant is driving Minnesota’s COVID-19 case numbers to an alarmingly high level. The surge in cases is putting significant stress on hospitals across the region, including local hospitals in Washington County. Over 77% of eligible Washington County residents have received one dose of vaccine, yet nearly 2 million people in Minnesota remain unvaccinated. COVID-19 Vaccine & Testing Information Washington County resources County Directory A one stop shop for any County in the United States of America: County Office.org Drug Watch Click on the link to access the Drug Watch website. Lower St Croix Valley Community Foundation The LSCV Community Foundation is busy planning for a better future for the Valley. The Foundation has created several community committees and has installed two of the committee's improvement projects. They also approved several grant project opportunities offered to communities and residents in the Lower St. Croix Valley in 2012 that will soon be up and running in the coming year. Lower Saint Croix Valley Fire District (LSCVFD) The LSCVFD provides emergency fire and ambulance services to the communities of Afton, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Lake St. Croix Beach and St. Mary's Point. Minnesota Department of Health Click on the link to access the Minnesota Department of Health. River Valley Riders Newsletter State of Minnesota - Chemicals in Drinking Water Clean and safe drinking water is an important part of a healthy environment and protecting public health. Many of us depend on groundwater as our primary source for drinking water — whether we use a private well, public water supply, or some other groundwater source. Valley Access Channels Valley Access Channels Valley Access Channels (VAC) is a public access cable television facility in the St. Croix Valley. VAC serves the following cities and townships: Afton, Bayport, Baytown Township, Lakeland, Lake St. Croix Beach, Lakeland Shores, Oak Park Heights, Stillwater, Stillwater Township, St. Mary's Point and West Lakeland Township. VAC has four channels for local programming. Several of Afton's City Meetings including City Council and Planning Commission are broadcast on the government Channel 16. For more information or schedules, please visit their website. Valley Branch Watershed District Valley Branch Watershed District Watershed districts are local units of government that work to solve and prevent water-related problems. The boundaries of the districts follow those of a natural watershed, and the districts are usually named after that watershed. Because water does not follow political boundaries, it makes sense to manage natural resources on a watershed basis. This type of management allows for an overall, holistic approach to resource conservation. Washington Conservation District Click on the links below to see documents relating to the Washington Conservation District. Raingarden Information Flyer Native Flowers, Shrubs &Trees Historic Washington County Courthouse Washington County The City of Afton is located in Washington County. County government was originally formed as an administrative arm of the state. Over the years, counties have taken on additional responsibilities and now run many programs for the benefit of County residents. For example, County governments build, maintain, and plow County roads. They develop and operate County parks and various recreational services. They also have programs that help families in need, improve residents' health, reduce crime, and provide numerous other public services. They operate libraries, assess property taxes, and administer the tax collection system. They maintain property records and keep a variety of other vital records, including birth and death records, marriages, deeds and mortgages. Washington County Sheriff's Office The Washington County Sheriff's Office provides public safety/police services to all cities and townships in the County that do not have their own police department including the City of Afton. In addition to Afton, they also provide police coverage under contract to the cities of Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Willernie, Hugo, Grant, Lake Elmo, New Scandia Township,St Mary's Point, Lakeland Shores, St Croix Beach, and Lakeland. Washington County Unused Medication Drop Box Washington County residents can now dispose of their unused and expired medications at a year round collection drop box. Old and unused medicines in a home can pose a risk for accidental poisoning, theft, and drug abuse. Instead of flushing or throwing them in the trash, drop the drugs off for safe and free disposal. The Unused Medication Drop Box is located at the Sheriff’s Office Main Lobby in the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Stillwater. The drop box will be available 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Medications accepted include prescription, over-the-counter, and pet medication. Staff at the Sheriff's Office will secure the medications and take them to a waste-to-energy facility that is licensed to burn this type of waste. For more information on what’s accepted and what’s not, and preparing medications for drop off go to www.co.washington.mn.us/meds Unused Medication Drop Box Flyer Residents Brush & Yard Waste City Newsletters Landowners Guide to the Lower St. Croix Riverway Permits & Licensing Recycling Recreation Afton Town Square Park Rinta Park Community Garden Official Website of the City of Afton, Minnesota All Rights Reserved 3033 Saint Croix Trail PO Box 219 Afton, MN 55001 Phone: 651-436-5090 Fax: 651-436-1453 Office Hours: 9:00 - 2:00 Mon - Thur Contact Us | Site Map Government Websites by GovOffice