MEDIA RELEASE
December 24, 2020
Town of Deseronto COVID-19 Planning and Communications Update
Deseronto, ON – On December 21, the Province of Ontario announced a provincial wide shutdown starting at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 26. A summary of information about these measures can be found at https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-provincewide-shutdown. We will also continue to provide updates to our Community on our Municipal website and Facebook page as they become available.
To comply with these measures and to help protect our community from spread of the virus, effective December 26th, 2020 our town buildings will be closed to the public for the duration of the shutdown.
TOWN HALL
Please note- In-person business will be conducted by approved appointment only.
Staff will continue to respond to calls, emails and will continue to carry on the business of the municipality during this time. We encourage residents to use online services where possible.
Staff will be available to answer your questions by calling our municipal office at (613) 396-2440 during regular business hours.
Tax and Water bill payments can be made through telephone or internet banking as well as being dropped through the mail slot by the Town Hall door.
If you require bylaw services, please email bylaws@deseronto.ca. If you cannot email please contact the town hall for assistance.
If you are having a drinking water problem, please call (613) 396-3436
For emergencies call 911.
2020 Dog Tags and Burn Permits will be honoured for the duration of the shutdown.
Please note that all regularly scheduled pre-authorized payments will be processed as usual. If you are having issues making your payment please reach out to town hall staff for assistance.
WASTE & RECYCLING services will continue as per the regular schedule. Please refer to the town website www.deseronta.ca for further details.
To better help accommodate our residents each household will be allowed 1 (one) untagged garbage bag per week until the Province lifts its restrictions. Please note that bag tags will be available at the local stores if the need arises.
DESERONTO COMMUNITY CENTRE
Unfortunately, the provincial measures included the closures of community centres with few exceptions. This has affected our centre and our ability to cost effectively maintain the ice surface during this time. As a result, we will be removing the ice. To our valued customers who may have had a booked event or rental, refunds will be issued.
We would like to thank all our users and our community who supported our efforts as we attempted to provide services this season.
The Deseronto Fitness Centre will be closed until we are permitted too re-open. All active memberships will be extended to accommodate for any time lost as a result of these measures.
DESERONTO LIBRARY will be closed for in person services and programs effective immediately. Curbside pick-up and drop-off are in effect starting January 5th, 2021.
Please follow the Deseronto Library Facebook page and engage in our online services.
DESERONTO TRANSIT
Transit will continue to run for essential trips only unless it is determined the ridership has dropped too much to make it viable. The transit office can be reached at 613.396.4008 to book your trip to work, to get groceries or to get to your medical appointment.
All transit users are required to use personal protective equipment, practice physical distancing, and follow driver instructions while using transit.
Town of Deseronto Council would like to remind the Public to stay vigilant in practicing the Ministry of Health Guidelines of physical distancing, wearing a mask and washing or sanitizing your hands to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
We wish everyone Health and Happiness for the Holiday Season!
-Town of Deseronto
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Deseronto COVID19 Planning and Communication Advisory - open pdf