Applications are now open for the CEAP - the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program announced in June.
Full information on the CEAP for Hydro One customers can be accessed at:
https://www.hydroone.com/saving-money-and-energy/residential/financial-assistance/ceap
Additional supports for Ontario electricity consumers include LEAP — the Low-income Energy Assistance Program LINK TO PROGRAM
TOWN OF DESERONTO COVID-19 RESPONSE PAGE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2020
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A LEVEL 1 LOW WATER CONDITIONS STATEMENT
A Level 1 Low Water Condition has been issued for the Quinte Conservation Watershed including the regions of the Moira, Napanee, and Salmon Rivers as well as all of Prince Edward County.
Despite higher than average water levels on the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario, minimal precipitation throughout the last few months has contributed to lower than average groundwater and surface water conditions throughout the watershed. The Quinte region has seen a dynamic shift in the spring weather and associated precipitation patterns in recent months. At the end of a very wet April, the Quinte region was well above seasonal accumulated rains, with well above normal stream flows. A sudden and large decline of precipitation in May and June has resulted in dry conditions, with a recent quick and noticeable decline in stream flows.
Residents and businesses are asked to reduce water usage by 10 percent for non-essential uses which includes taking shorter showers, turning the tap off to wash dishes and brush teeth, and watering plants at night and when possible, using rain barrel water to do so. Quinte Conservation encourages residents experiencing low water to report their conditions using an online form. The form can be found at: https://arcg.is/1zX8b5 or on the main page of the Quinte Conservation website, along with tips for water conservation, at www.QuinteConservation.ca.
A Level 1 Low Water Condition means the potential for water supply problems has been identified. A Level 1 condition is managed through existing programs of the Conservation Authorities, municipalities and other key provincial agencies. Low water conditions are ranked as Level 1, 2 or 3 based on a prolonged period of low flows or precipitation. A Level 1 is the least severe and Level 3 is the most severe.
This message will be in effect until (or updated before) August 27, 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.
For more information contact: Christine McClure
(613) 968-3434 ext. 130 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 130
Notice of Special Town Council Meeting - Electronic Teleconference - Monday July 13, 2020 4:30 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
Effective 12 Noon on July 10, 2020, face coverings are required within all businesses/commercial establishments operating in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.
The Acting Medical Officer of Health is instructing owners and operators of commercial establishments in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, currently operating under Stage 2 of the provincial reopening to have policies in place to stop people from entering the establishment if they are not wearing a non-medical mask or face covering.
For More Information See Hastings Prince Edward Health Unit Web Page
For more information on what is considered a commercial establishment and other information click the logo above.
Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting Wednesday, July 8, 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
Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting July 2, 2020 - 2:00 pm - Teleconference
Council meetings occur the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm.
Agendas are posted at least 48 hours before the meeting, 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: Teleconference.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 26, 2020
SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT ISSUED FOR THE BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO
Quinte Conservation has downgraded the Flood Watch issued on May 15th for Lake Ontario and The Bay of Quinte to a Shoreline Conditions Statement.
Quinte Conservation uses lake elevation measurements of 75.3 m to determine a general flood line above which some properties will begin to be affected by water over the bank of the shoreline. As the lake level is now below this elevation and is not expected to rise above it this year, a Shoreline Conditions Statement has been issued.
Lake Ontario’s water level continues to decline and was recorded at 75.25 m yesterday. This level is 19 cm above average and 65 cm below the recorded average set this time in 2019. Water Levels are expected to continue to slowly decline over the coming weeks and months.
Residents are reminded to take precautions along shorelines as unstable/unsafe banks may exist due to recent erosion and wave action. Flood induced floating debris may cause issues for boaters. Those with properties in low-lying or flood prone areas should continue to monitor forecasts for storms and high winds. 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 SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT: a FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT gives early notice of the potential for flooding on the Great Lakes based on weather and lake conditions and water safety information.
This message will be in effect until (or updated before) August 28, 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.
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For more information contact:
Christine McClure, Water Resources Manager
(613) 968-3434 ext. 130 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 130
Town Hall Reopening - The municipal office will be reopening to the public on July 6, 2020. Protocols have been put in place to maintain physical distancing, please be patient and follow procedures. We can only accommodate 2 patrons in the entrance at a time.
Meetings with specific staff members will be by appointment only, please call ahead.
Billings and Collection - Late payment fees for Water/Sewer and for Property taxes will be waived until July 31st.
Bag Tags— The two free (untagged) bags of garbage per week limit will be ending with the reopening of Town Hall. Bag tags will be required on all garbage on July 10, 2020.
Deseronto Food Bank- The Food Bank located at 312 Edmon St. will be open July 16 and August 13, 2020.
Deseronto Public Library – Curbside pick-up is underway at the Library. A variety of online programs are available online at http://www.deserontopubliclibrary.ca/ .
Fire Department – Residents MUST have a burn permit to have a fire. Applications can be found online. Please complete the form and drop it off or email it with payment to Town Hall. An inspection of your chiminea will then be arranged with the Fire Chief.
Transit - Please call to book your trip 613.396.4008, during office hours (8:30am to 4:30pm M-F). Deseronto Transit is not booking trips online or through the app portal currently. For updates see deserontotransit.ca
Canada Day Fireworks - As per the Town’s By-law, the lighting of fireworks is permitted on Canada Day. With the dry conditions we are cautioning residents to be vigilant about safety should they chose to do so. Please remember to follow the physical distancing guidelines and maintain small groups of less than 10 people. BE SAFE!
June 24, 2020 11:15 A.M.
TORONTO ― In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government has extended the provincial Declaration of Emergency under s.7.0.7 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to July 15, 2020. This extension, approved by the Ontario Legislature earlier today, provides Ontario with the additional time, flexibility, and the necessary tools to safely and gradually allow more places to reopen, while continuing to support frontline health care providers in the fight against COVID-19.
Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting Wednesday, June 24, 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
A reminder to residents about fireworks, the sale of fireworks, and the setting off of fireworks in Deseronto -
The setting off of fireworks and firecrackers is prohibited in the Town of Deseronto at any time other than on the days proclaimed for:
the observance of Victoria Day; and
Canada Day, or
A permit may be secured from the Town Clerk, and every display so authorized shall be carried out only under the supervision of a “Fireworks Supervisor” from the Fire Department of the Town of Deseronto.
The sale of fireworks and firecrackers is also prohibited in the Town of Deseronto at any time other than the period of ten days immediately preceding and including the days mentioned above, and then only to a person 18 years of age and over.
Other rules, fines and fees may apply. See the Town of Deseronto By-Law Page.
For more information contact Town Hall - 613-396-2440
June 8, 2020 1:15 P.M.
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government announced that it is getting more people back to work and more recreational activities open by moving forward with a regional approach to Stage 2 of reopening the province.
In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and local health officials, the government is easing restrictions in communities where it is safe to do so, based on trends of key public health indicators such as lower rates of transmission, increased capacity in hospitals, and progress made in testing.
Effective Friday, June 12, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., the province will increase the limit on social gatherings from five to 10 people across the province, regardless of whether a region has moved to Stage 2. Additionally, all places of worship in Ontario will also be permitted to open with physical distancing in place and attendance limited to no more than 30 per cent of the building capacity to ensure the safety of worshippers.
Public health unit regions allowed to move into Stage 2 on Friday, June 12 at 12:01 a.m. include:
Algoma Public Health
Brant County Health Unit
Chatham-Kent Public Health
Eastern Ontario Health Unit
Grey Bruce Health Unit
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
Huron Perth Public Health
Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health
Leeds Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
Middlesex-London Health Unit
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
Northwestern Health Unit
Ottawa Public Health
Peterborough Public Health
Porcupine Health Unit
Public Health Sudbury & Districts
Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services
Renfrew County and District Health Unit
Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit
Southwestern Public Health
Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Timiskaming Health Unit
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
Details of the Stage 2 reopening were provided by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
More information - Read the Full Announcement
Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting Wednesday, June 10, 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
Bridge Family Health
Drs. Heather Khey Beldman, Andrei Garcia-Popov & Nathaniel Hart
Offices in Deseronto and Napanee
Phone: 613-354-8238
Fax: 613-354-8239
Dear Town of Deseronto,
We are very eager to be opening a second site for our practice at our Deseronto
office, effective June 15th, 2020. The situation with COVID-19 has caused many changes
within the community and surrounding areas. While we are very fortunate to be in an
area with great community leaders and frontline workers who continually work to have
flattened the curve, this has not prevented the impact COVID-19 has had with the planning
for our office in Deseronto, causing the unexpected delay of our official opening. We had
initially hoped to open our doors to the community in March, however, at the peak of
COVID-19, this certainly was not possible.
We have been and continue to be available to our patients in the community virtually
and by phone. In person, we are excited to start seeing essential visits in the Deseronto
community starting June 15th. We are excited to be a part of the community, working
alongside our allied health and community team members.
As always, we are so grateful for the ongoing support, patience, and understanding of
our community partners and the people in Deseronto and immediate region.
Sincerely,
Dr. Khey Beldman, Dr. Hart, and Dr. Garcia Popov
Bridge Family Health
The Town of Deseronto is pleased to provide a visual reminder for residents on the most important things each of us can do to stay healthy and live well.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 15, 2020
The rise in Lake Ontario’s water level has slowed and is likely to be nearing its seasonal peak. Water levels declined 3 cm during the cool, dry conditions this past week, but heavy rain is forecast in the coming days and levels are likely to stabilize or slightly increase again this coming week. Lake Ontario remains on track to peak in the coming week, well below the record-highs of 2017 and 2019. 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 begin their seasonal decline in the coming weeks.
Unprecedented inflows from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario have kept water levels elevated over the past few months. Lake Erie remains near record-highs, and this will prevent any rapid lowering of Lake Ontario levels.
Residents are advised to check local weather and wave forecasts for warnings as high wind and waves can cause shoreline erosion and wave uprush. 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 29, 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.
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For more information contact:
Christine McClure, Water Resources Manager
(613) 968-3434 ext. 130 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 130
The Town of Deseronto is pleased to announce that Transit will open for Essential Trips beginning Tuesday May 19th. Deseronto Transit will be running a limited schedule for Essential Trips only, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. (Please note, we are fully accessible!!!)
Bookings can be made for these essentials:
· Trips for groceries
· Trips for work
· Trips for medical purposes
· Trips for your Banking needs
You can book your transit trip by calling the Transit Office at 613-396-4008 during office hours (8:30am-4:30pm M-F), we will NOT be booking using the online or app portal at this time
For more information call the Transit Office 613-396-4008
COVID 19 Precautions: Transit passengers are expected to follow physical distancing practices while using transit. Please be aware of your proximity to other passengers and the driver. To stop the spread of Covid-19, If you are sick, please stay home!
Passengers are asked to accept the guidance and direction of the driver during your trip.
Thank you for your understanding.
The Public Works Department will be performing a curbside spring clean-up of leaves and brush, starting Monday May 25, 2020 until Thursday May 28, 2020.
All material must be placed to the curb side no later than Monday May 25, 2020, as Town staff will only be collecting in each area once.
This is for brush and leaves ONLY; no other materials will be picked up.
Please note that this service is intended for general yard waste clean-up only and does not apply to tree removal.
Leaves are to be raked to the curb or placed in paper bags only.
Limbs and brush are to be bundled no longer than 5 feet in length and no more than 3 feet high, limbs larger than 6 inches in diameter will NOT be collected.
Material that is outside of the general service area will NOT be picked up.
COVID 19 Precautions: Please be patient with Town staff as the collection process may take longer than expected due to social distancing. Please do not approach Town staff during collection.
Thank you for your understanding. We hope to possibly have a large item drop off in the fall if conditions improve.
On May 15th the boat launch at Centennial Park in Deseronto will reopen for local use only. At this time, travelling outside your local area is still discouraged by Public Health officials.
The Town is reminding boaters that Provincial emergency orders that prohibit the gathering of more than 5 people and physical distancing guidelines remain in place.
To safely enjoy boating during the COVID-19 State of Emergency, please observe the following safe use procedures:
· Only launch your boat within your local municipality.
· If another boater is launching a boat when you arrive, please queue in line, and remain in your vehicle until they are finished.
· Do not congregate near the boat launch prior to or after launching your boat.
· Maintain a physical distance of 2 metres (6 feet) apart from others while loading/unloading your boat and while on the waterways.
· Follow safe and responsible boating practices to minimize the need for emergency service response.
Although the Town’s boat launch will be re-opening, there will be no docks or public washroom facilities available at this time. The playground equipment and park facilities remain closed.
Deseronto, ON - The Town of Deseronto is pleased to announce a joint initiative with the Township of Stirling Rawdon, the Township of Madoc, the Municipality of Tweed, and the Township of Tyendinaga. As of May 2020, Animal Control and By-law Enforcement Services will be handled by the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires.
Members of the Community should contact the Administration office to file an official complaint or concern. The municipality will forward the information to the Joint Service Administration for the Commissionaires to follow up.
The Enforcement Officer will work for all five municipalities and will respond to complaints or concerns received through our Joint Service Administration. As this is a new service, please be patient as we work through the process and move forward with the enforcement of various by-laws.
For more information contact The Town of Deseronto at 613-396-2440.