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North Street Water Main Service - January 8, 2024

North Street Water Main Service

Please be advised that the expansion of the water main being installed on North Street in the Town of Deseronto is nearing completion and the contractor and Operating Authority are preparing to begin the activation process of the new service mains.

On January 8, 2024, the commissioning of the new water main will commence. This process will consist of filling the main with chlorinated water while utilizing backflow prevention measures in case of complications (leakage etc.) followed by performance monitoring for a 24-hour period by Ontario Clean Water Agency.

Following that 24-hour monitoring period, the service main will be filled and flushed two additional times to ensure that there are no leaks or concerns with the service main and monitored for an additional (7) seven days. Without any complications during that week, the service main will be eligible to be put in service. During the 24-hour period and the weeklong monitoring period, there should not be any impact on water quality or quantity to the neighbouring properties.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this notice or the process as planned, please call the Town Hall at 613-396-2440.

NOTICE OF WATERMAIN WORK - Tuesday, August 29, 2023

NOTICE OF WATERMAIN WORK

There will be some general maintenance work on the water mains between the hours of 8 am and 12 noon on Tuesday August 29th, 2023.

Residents may notice short periods of low pressure and discoloured water. Any discolouration is temporary and is not a health hazard. To restore clarity, remove the aerator from your tap and turn on a cold water tap until the water runs clear. Residents are asked to minimize water consumption and avoid doing laundry during the above time frame.

If you have any questions, please contact the Town Hall at 613-396-2440

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Deseronto Holiday Hours

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The Deseronto Town Hall will close on Friday December 23rd at 4:30 pm and re-open on Monday January 2, 2023 at 8:30 am.

The Deseronto Community Centre will be closed December 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th & 31st, 2022 and January 1st, 2023.

Deseronto Transit will not operate on December 26th and 27th. Transit will operate normal hours on December 28th, 29th, and 30th, but with no dispatch.

Happy Holidays to everyone!!

Town Update - June 29, 2021

Town of Deseronto

Hello Everyone, 

As we welcome in the warmer months of summer, we would like to take a moment to provide you with a few updates on what’s going on in Deseronto.

As we move into the next phases of reopening, we will be striving to return to normal

operations. The Town Hall will resume in person services on Monday July 5th.  Bag tags will be required on all bags of garbage effective Friday, July 16th.   The Library will resume services on Tuesday, July 6th.  Please follow the Deseronto Public Library Facebook page for updates on library hours. 

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.

Due to the ongoing restructuring of our operations and upcoming renovations of the Community and Fitness Centre, the Fitness Centre will not be opening at this time. We appreciate your patience, and our goal is to resume services when possible, with a more improved product for our community to enjoy. Please watch for details while this situation progresses or call the Town Hall for further information.

Due to the ongoing restrictions this year, the Town will not be conducting Canada Day celebrations for 2021. We have however, budgeted for a firework display and a celebration, which we hope to hold later in the year, once larger gatherings are permitted. We are looking forward to getting together as a community and will keep everyone posted as to when we will be able to accommodate.

The Town is currently going through various stages of restructuring. Please note over the next few months you will notice the Town Hall will be undergoing renovations.  The Town Hall will be receiving some upgrades to include improved traffic flow and ventilation of our building.

In addition, we are currently looking for a new Town Manager and various other positions within our organization. These positions are key to our operation and we plan on filling them over the next few months and will keep you informed of the progress. In the interim, Deputy Clerk Gail Maracle and Deputy Treasurer Mora Nicholls have taken acting roles to help provide services to you.

For information please call the Town Hall at 613-396-2440, check out our website at www.deseronta.ca or to review meetings check out our YouTube page. 

On behalf of the Town Council and staff, we would like to wish everyone a safe and healthy summer.

Town of Deseronto Updates - April 13, 2021.

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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.