MEDIA RELEASE
April 13, 2021
Town of Deseronto COVID-19 Update
Deseronto, ON – Due to the current Provincial Stay at Home Order, all Town buildings were closed to the public effective Thursday April 8, 2021, as a precautionary measure to limit public contact. Although our facilities are closed, staff will continue to work to ensure the operation of the municipality during this time.
Municipal staff are available by calling the municipal office at (613) 396-2440 during business hours. In-person business will only be conducted by appointment as deemed necessary. Staff will continue to respond to calls, emails and to carry on the business of the Municipality to the best of their ability. We encourage residents to use our online resources.
Tax bill 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. Please note that all regularly scheduled pre-authorized payments will be processed as usual.
Waste and Recycling services will continue as per the regular schedule. In light of the decision to close the Town Hall to the public, one untagged bag of garbage per residence, per week, will be allowed from April 16th, 2021 until the Town Hall re-opens. Please note that tags will still be available at the local stores that provide them.
Deseronto Public Library will continue with curb-side delivery of books. Please follow the Deseronto Library Facebook page as a means of monitoring the situation.
Deseronto Transit is continuing to run accessible public transit Monday to Friday from 5am – 5pm. For more information or to book your ride please call dispatch at 613-396-4008. Please note that face masks are required and are to be properly worn on all buses. Exact change is to be deposited in the farebox upon entry to the bus. The driver is unable to give change at this time and has no access to the cash.
Conclusion
Deseronto encourages physical distancing measures as a way to minimize COVID-19 transmission in the community. This means minimizing close contact with others during the peak of this outbreak.
We recognize that this may cause inconveniences for some, but please be assured that Council is making the best decisions, based on the information that we are receiving, to stop the spread of this virus.