Town Hall

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Hastings County offers Business Support

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Coming together to stay strong.

Hastings County has many business supports -

  1. Submit your business profile on the new “Open for Business” interactive business map. SUBMIT PROFILE

  2. The time period for completion of the Business Impact During Covid-19 Survey #2 has been extended to Friday May 15th at 5pm. SURVEY

  3. Participate in the Dream ON micro-campaign - use these hashtags, #wildlyauthentic #DreamOn on Facebook and Instagram and share your story.

  4. Join the Hastings County Facebook Business and Community Group

  5. Every Wednesday is #TakeoutWednesday - tell us what your local restaurants are serving for takeout.

Hastings County also offers educational webinars.
May 14th 10am-12pm How to Put Your Store Online with Shopify Webinar REGISTER
May 15th 10am-12pm Digital Marketing 101 Webinar with Kasama REGISTER

For all Town of Deseronto advisories to our Business Community see The Town of Deseronto Business Resources Page

For a Deseronto Business, please see The Town of Deseronto Business Directory

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting May 13, 2020 6:30 pm Teleconference

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting Wednesday, May 13, 2020 6:30 pm.

Council meetings occur the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm.

Agendas are posted the week before and delegation requests are required to be submitted a minimum of a week before the meeting.

If you wish to be a delegation please complete the delegation request form.

Council Meeting Location: Virtual - connect via our YouTube Meeting Link

AGENDA - On-Line Link

Notice of Special Electronic Town Council Meeting May 6, 2020 6:00 pm Teleconference

A Special meeting of Council is to be held electronically on Wednesday May 6th, 2020 at 6:00 pm.  This meeting will be closed and not live streamed to the public as per the Municipal Act, 2001 S. 239  under section 2 (d) labour relations or employee negotiations.

Town Council meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, unless posted otherwise.

Town Hall

331 Main St.

Deseronto, Ontario.

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FIRE AND BURN BAN LIFTED

MEDIA RELEASE

MAY 6, 2020

Fire Chief Dale Loney has lifted the burn ban for the Town of Deseronto.  Residents who had an approved permit for 2019, and have not made any alterations or changes, can have a fire, but will be required to apply for a 2020 permit when the Town lifts the state of Emergency.  Residents are reminded to abide by the Town’s burning by-law 14-16 and follow the rules outlined there in.  A chiminea burn permit application can be obtained online, however no new 2020 permits will be issued at this time.

Please be advised that the Province has not lifted the state of emergency. Groups of more than five are not permitted and social distancing guidelines and household restrictions still apply.

For more information contact Town Hall.
Call - 613-396-2440 or
Email - admin@deseronto.ca

TOWN OF DESERONTO BURN BY-LAW #14-16

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2020 Emergency Preparedness Week

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Emergency preparedness week 25th Anniversary

Preparing for an emergency is important and is something everyone should do.  By taking a few simple steps, you can be better prepared to face a range of emergencies and minimize the impact on yourself and your family.

Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is May 3-9, 2020.

Emergency Preparedness Week encourages Canadians to take three simple steps to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies:

  • Know the risks

  • Make a plan

  • Get an emergency kit

Here is the 2020 Emergency Preparedness Guide, which can also be found the Emergency Plan link on our website: https://www.deseronto.ca/residents/emergency-preparedness

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Fire Ban and Fireworks

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The Town reminds residents that there is a FULL PROVINCE WIDE FIRE BAN in effect. Under this ban ABSOLUTELY NO fires are allowed.

The Fire Department asks that residents refrain from the use of fireworks, open fires, and the use of chimineas.

Fires can start in a variety of ways and the Deseronto Fire Department encourages residents to reduce the risk of fire. As a result, the Town of Deseronto will restricting the use of FIREWORKS during this time.

The Town of Deseronto appreciates the patience and cooperation of town residents at this time.

DESERONTO FIRE BAN ORDER – March 23, 2020.

DESERONTO EMERGENCY ORDER – March 30, 2020.

DESERONTO FIRE DEPARTMENT – SAFETY ORDER – April 14, 2020.

No Yard or Sidewalk Sales at this Time Please

The Town of Deseronto reminds residents of the Provincial State of Emergency Order of March 17, 2020.

The order restricts gatherings, use of public buildings and public spaces, and encourages physical distancing.

In the interest of public safety, we ask that people refrain from yard and sidewalk sales until the Province lifts the State of Emergency.

The Town of Deseronto appreciates the patience and cooperation of town residents at this time.

DESERONTO EMERGENCY ORDER – March 30, 2020

DESERONTO COVID RESPONSE PAGE – March 1, 2020

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Fishing Season Guidelines – May 2, 2020 – Boat Launch Closed

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Barricades for Closed Deseronto Boat Launch are set up in April 2020.

This Saturday May 2nd is opening day for Walleye and Northern Pike.

The Province declared a State of Emergency due to the COVID 19 Pandemic on March 17, 2020. The order restricts gatherings, use of public buildings and public spaces, and encourages physical distancing.

Please note:

The Deseronto Boat Launch is currently CLOSED due to the Provincial Emergency Order. The launch will reopen once the Province lifts its current restrictions.

A reminder that the OPP is policing the COVID 19 Emergency Order and that gatherings of more than 5 persons are prohibited.

For more information on the use of boat launches and marinas please see the Ministry Transportation letter to Boating Ontario.

https://www.boatingontario.ca/articles/covid-19-impact-on-marinas-in-ontario

The Town of Deseronto appreciates the patience and cooperation of all anglers at this time.

DESERONTO EMERGENCY ORDER – March 30, 2020

DESERONTO COVID RESPONSE PAGE – March 1, 2020

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HELPING HANDS FOOD BANK THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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The Helping Hands Food Bank would like to thank everyone in Deseronto and Tyendinaga Township for their wonderful support over the last few weeks.

Your food donations and financial support have made a difference in our efforts to help those who are less fortunate. The phone calls of support and offering of volunteer hours shows the heart of our communities.

We also thank our unselfish regular volunteers who jumped to the forefront during this unprecedented event and went beyond their normal duties.

We want to thank the staff at the Town Hall for being the hub of this community service, your time and efforts are appreciated .

We greatly thank one and all.  

Helping Hands Food Bank/Deseronto & Tyendinaga Township.


For location and business hours please see below:

DESERONTO BUSINESS LISTINGS

Construction and Agriculture Update

The Government of Ontario has modified the essential businesses list, and the Federal Government has offered funding for self isolation of overseas workers

The Government of Ontario has modified the essential businesses list, and the Federal Government has offered funding for self isolation of overseas workers

Please note that the Ontario Government has added a clause to the list of essential workplaces. Section 29.1 now states: “Construction projects that are due to be completed before October 4, 2020 and that would provide additional capacity in the production, processing, manufacturing or distribution of food, beverages or agricultural products.” https://www.ontario.ca/page/list-essential-workplaces

DESERONTO COVID 19 RESPONSE PAGE

FEDERAL FUNDING AND GUIDELINES FOR ISOLATION FOR WORKERS

GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO INFORMATION BULLETINS on COVID 19

Government of Ontario Extends Emergency Order to May 12, 2020

To help stop the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario government has extended the Declaration of Emergency to May 12, 2020. This extension will enable the government to continue protecting the health and safety of the people in Ontario.

Additionally, emergency orders that have been put in place to-date under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, have been extended until April 23, 2020. This includes the closure of outdoor amenities in parks and recreational areas, non-essential workplaces, public places and bars and restaurants, along with restrictions on social gatherings and the prohibition of price gouging.

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Government of Ontario Extends Emergency Order Until April 23, 2020.

TORONTO — To help stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of people across the province, the Ontario government has extended all emergency orders that have been put in place to-date under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act until April 23, 2020, including the closure of outdoor amenities in parks and recreational areas, non-essential workplaces, public places and bars and restaurants, along with restrictions on social gatherings and the prohibition of price gouging.

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QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 9, 2020

Lake Ontario is expected to continue to rise over the coming month. The International Lake Ontario - St. Lawrence River Board has forecasted that if the weather conditions continue within normal ranges for this time of year, the water levels are predicted to reach 75.3 m this week and reach peak levels in mid-May around 75.56 metres. This is below the peak of 75.88 metres seen in 2017 and 75.92 metres observed in 2019.

Higher than normal water levels have continued throughout the winter and into the spring. Unprecedented inflows from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario have kept these water levels elevated over the past few months. The average Lake Ontario water level was recorded to be 75.28 metres on Wednesday, which is 44 cm above average and 36 cm below the record high for this time of year.

Residents are advised to check local weather and wave forecasts for warnings as high wind and waves can cause shoreline erosion and wave up-rush. For information on flooding or for resources on Lake Ontario water levels, visit QuinteConservation.ca.

Staff will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update if forecasts and conditions change.

A FLOOD WATCH STATEMENT notifies that the potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.

This message will be in effect until (or updated before) May 15, 2020

Quinte Conservation is a community-based environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers and Prince Edward County. It provides cost-effective environmental expertise and leadership. Quinte Conservation's main goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem where people and nature live in harmony. More information about Quinte Conservation is available at:

www.quinteconservation.ca.


More information about Quinte Conservation is available at:

www.quinteconservation.ca.

Most recent water levels 

What To Do in a Flood

Video: How to Sandbag Your Home 

 Report your observations of high water on Lake Ontario or the Bay of Quinte 

For more information:

Christine McClure
Water Resources Manager

cmcclure@quinteconservation.ca

(613) 968-3434 or (613) 354-3312 ext. 130

See this message at: https://www.deseronto.ca/residents/conservationenvironment

Happy Easter and Key Updates

On behalf of the Town of Deseronto, we would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Easter long weekend.

As we get prepared, please note the following community reminders

  • Town Hall remains closed to the public, staff will not be working Friday April 10th. or Monday April 13th. to observe the Easter holiday, staff will be available for calls and emails on Tuesday April 14th. at 8:30 am.

  • Waste and Recycling pick up has been moved from Friday April 10th. to Monday April 13th. Please visit https://www.deseronto.ca/residents/recycling-waste for our complete 2020 waste and recycling schedule

  • The provincial burn ban is still in effect so please refrain from having any open air burns until further notice.

  • A list of local businesses open to serve you is available by visiting our website at https://www.deseronto.ca/business-directory-2 .

  • By-Law enforcement and the OPP will engage in a community awareness effort to help further promote the importance of physical distancing measures.

  • Please continue to follow guidelines outlined by government and health officials. For more information please visit https://hpepublichealth.ca/ or call 613-966-5500.

For additional information regarding the Town of Deseronto, please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Deseronto/ and visit our web page https://www.deseronto.ca/.

Deseronto Newsletter Highlights COVID-19 Response

Over the next few days you will find a print copy of the Deseronto Spring Newsletter in your post office mailbox.

Many people like the print copy as it provides another means of access to information they may not receive due to lack of internet or other technology issues.

Newsletter highlights -
The Mayor’s Message, The Provincial Emergency Order, Open and Closed Municipal Services, where to turn, The Health Unit, Community Care South Hastings, What you need to know in order to stay Healthy, Physical Distancing and other contact information.

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MPAC Property Assessment Postponement 2020

2020 Assessment Update

The Ontario government has announced that the 2020 Assessment Update has been postponed. They have indicated that property assessments for the 2021 property tax year will continue to be based on the fully phased-in January 1, 2016 current values. This means your property assessment for the 2021 property tax year will be the same as the 2020 tax year, unless there have been changes to your property.

COVID-19 Updates for our Partners

This page contains news on how MPAC is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and includes shareable resources for you to use on your own platforms to share with property owners and your members.