Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting December 23, 2020 - 5:00 pm - Teleconference
Regular Council meetings in occur on 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.
Ontario is ordering a Provincewide Shutdown requiring Ontarians to stay at home as much as possible to stop the spread of #COVID19. These measures will protect health system capacity and save lives by breaking the current trend of COVID-19 transmission.
Government of Ontario News Release page detailing the dates and conditions of the lockdown.
The Town of Deseronto wishes to remind residents that garbage and recycling is not being picked up Christmas Day, Friday December 25th. 2020 or January 1, 2021 New Year’s Day.
Garbage and recycling is being picked up on:
Monday, December 28th, 2020 -Glass, Metal and Plastic
Monday, January 4th, 2021 - Paper and Cardboard
Friday, January 8th, 2021 - Glass, Metal and Plastic
2021 Garbage and Recycling Schedule - open pdf
Watch for the 2021 Garbage and Recycling schedule in your mail in the new year.
During the current lockdown - at this point until January 23, 2021 each household can put out one (1) free untagged bag of garbage.
Winter is here and the Town of Deseronto would like to remind residents to be cautious and mindful of ice safety.
The ice has recently formed in the bay, and although it may look safe it is not likely thick enough or stable enough to support activities on the ice. Ice conditions are constantly changing and ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness.
Good quality ice is clear and blue looking. White, opaque ice indicates the presence of snow or wet snow within the ice as is only half as strong as clear blue ice. Grey looking ice indicates the presence of water and should be avoided.
Ice Thickness Guide (for clear blue ice only)
3" (7cm) or less STAY OFF - Ice is not safe
4" (10cm) Ice Fishing, Walking, Cross Country Skiing
6" (15cm) Snowmobile, ATV
8" (20cm) Light Truck or Car - 3500 pounds (1600 kilograms)
12" (30cm) Medium Pickup - 8000 pounds (3600 kilograms)
Canadian Red Cross ice safety tips educate Canadians on how to stay safe out on the ice during the winter to prevent accidents. Learn more.
Please refer to the following links for more information regarding ice safety.
Canadian Red Cross Ice Safety Tips
Registration for public skating on Wednesday December 23, 2020 6pm-7pm is now live.
Please see our event calendar on the Town of Deseronto Homepage to select your date to skate.
Thank You.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 17, 2020
Due to changing weather conditions, ice is starting to form on lakes and rivers within the Watershed.
Quinte Conservation would like to remind residents that this early in the season, ice conditions can be very unpredictable, unsafe, and difficult to assess as above average flows in rivers and streams prevent the formation of stable ice surfaces.
Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution around all waterways as stream banks and fast moving water are both extremely dangerous. Adults are urged to keep children and pets away from all waterways, to stay off the ice, and avoid water control structures at all times. Hypothermia is a major concern for anyone who may fall into open water.
While Quinte Conservation does not measure ice thickness for recreational activities, the organization provides information on watershed safety conditions.
Quinte Conservation is issuing a Water Safety Statement regarding the changing ice conditions. A Water Safety Statement indicates that high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for users such as anglers, boaters, swimmers, children or pets. Flooding is not expected.
This message will be in effect until (or updated before) January 15, 2021.
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
cmcclure@quinteconservation.ca
(613) 968-3434 ext. 130 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 130
or
Kirsten Geisler
Communications Specialist
kgeisler@quinteconservation.ca
(613) 968-3434 ext. 123 OR (613) 354-3312 ext. 123
Quinte Conservation | 613-968-3434 | 2061 Old Hwy 2, Belleville, ON | QuinteConservation.ca
Registration for public skating on Wednesday December 23, 2020 6pm-7pm is now live.
Please see our event calendar on the Town of Deseronto Homepage to select your date to skate.
Future public skating sates:
December 27, 2020 - 2pm - 3pm
December 29, 2020 -6pm - 7pm
December 30, 2020 -2pm - 3pm
Thank You.
Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 - 6:00 pm - Teleconference
Regular Council meetings occur on 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.
YouTube Live Meeting Link
Meeting Agenda
Registration for public skating on Wednesday December 16, 2020 6pm-7pm and Friday December 18, 2020 11am-12noon is now live.
Please see our event calendar on the Town of Deseronto Homepage to select your date to skate.
A reminder that Friday skating is intended for seniors as well as children and youth currently being schooled virtually.
We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation.
Please be advised that there is a partial road closure for Water St. between Mill St. And Fifth St. for four hours on December 11, 2020.
We request all use caution in this area. Please obey flag persons.
Thank-you.
Please be advised that there is a FULL road closure for tree removal on Thomas St. between Mill St. and Green St. for about 4 hours on December 11, 2020. Work should be completed by mid afternoon.
We request all use caution in this area. Please obey flag persons.
Thank-you.
The Town of Deseronto has added additional public skating times to our regular Wednesday and Sunday skate schedule.
Friday, December 11, 2020 - 1100 am to 1200 noon
Friday, December 18, 2020 - 1100 am to 1200 noon
Tuesday, December 22. 2020 - 2pm to 3pm
Tuesday, December 29, 2020 - 2pm to 3pm
Please use the event calendar on the Town of Deseronto Home Page to pick your date and register.
Thank-you.
News Release
TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is extending all orders currently in force under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA) until January 20, 2021. This extension will support the safe delivery of health care and other critical services until COVID-19 vaccines are approved and widely available.
"Safeguarding the health and well-being of Ontarians remains our top priority at every stage of our COVID-19 response," said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. "As we prepare to implement a safe and effective immunization program, extending these orders will ensure tools remain in place to address urgent public health situations until all Ontarians can be vaccinated."
Ontario continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by taking the actions needed to support and keep Ontarians safe. Effective December 7, 2020, under the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework, the government, in consultation with health officials, amended O.Reg. 363/20 (Stages of Reopening) to move three public health units to new levels. This action imposes stricter public health measures in an effort to reduce transmission in these regions and avoid broader closures.
The government also made amendments to O. Reg 82/20 (Rules for Areas in Stage 1) under the ROA, which applies to public health unit regions in the Stage 1 lockdown. These amendments, which came into force December 4, 2020, permit indoor farmer's markets that primarily sell groceries, to be open. For post-secondary institutions, the amendments increase the limit on the number of persons permitted in an instructional space at any one time for in-person instruction or in-person exams from 10 to 50 people for certain programs critical to supporting the health care workforce as set out in the order.
The list of orders under the ROA that have been extended can be found online on the Government of Ontario's website.
The ROA came into force on July 24, 2020 to ensure important measures remained in place after the provincial declared emergency came to an end.
The ROA allows certain orders to be amended, subject to criteria, and does not allow new orders to be created.
Under the ROA, orders can be extended for up to 30 days at a time, and the government must report on all order extensions to the Select Committee on Emergency Management Oversight.
The ROA requires the Premier to table a report on any amendments or extensions of any orders within 120 days after the first anniversary of the ROA coming into force.
Find out what level and which regional public measures are in place for your area.
Download the COVID App to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Information and advice to help your business navigate the economy during COVID-19.
Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.
Stephen Warner
Solicitor General’s Office
Stephen.Warner@ontario.ca
Brent Ross
Communications Branch
brent.ross@ontario.ca
Ministry of the Solicitor General
http://www.ontario.ca/mcscs
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The Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee Presents
“Home for the Holidays”
Hello Deseronto:
We are challenging you to show your community spirit by decorating your home or business and joining our virtual celebration of seasonal festivity by registering online!
“Home for the Holidays” is a festive community celebration for our Town.
Throughout the month of December, members of the Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee will be taking photos and admiring your decorations.
The top three registrants will each win a $50.00 gift certificate to a local business or service.
The gift certificates will be presented during the first week of January 2021.
Click here to Register .
“Have a safe and Happy Holiday season”
Sincerely,
The Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee
To allow for effective and safe clearing of our roads, the Town of Deseronto would like to remind our residents that parking is not permissible on Municipal roads and highways between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m. from December 1st to March 31st of the following year.
By-Law #47-17 is enforced through ticketing.
This year Mayor Dan Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and Ms. Payton Cherneskie celebrated the Town of Deseronto kick off to the holiday season by lighting the town Christmas tree.
There was the singing of carols by Ms. Payton Cherneskie, Mayor Dan Johnston offered seasonal greetings, and of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus told families and children when to expect them this year.
Please enjoy this live video of the event.
We thank the volunteers, staffs, and public works for their efforts to make the Town so seasonal.
As the season unfolds watch for other seasonal celebrations around town.
Happy Holidays.
Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/November 27, 2020
Today, the Government of Ontario placed Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) region in the The Yellow – Protect level of the Keeping Ontario Safe & Open COVID response framework. With 27 new cases being reported in the region over the past 7 days, the local incidence rate of COVID-19 cases is 16.0 per 100,000 people. The incidence rate demonstrates how quickly rates of the virus are increasing in the region.
Strengthened public health measures will come into effect in our region on Monday, November 30, at 12:01 a.m. These measures include limited hours of operations for certain settings, reduced recreational program sizes, additional enforcement and fines, and enhanced education in high-risk settings.
“It is crucial that we protect our vulnerable populations and our health care system capacity,” says Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health and CEO at Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH). “The level of transmission in our region has increased quickly over the past week, requiring additional preventative measures. To avoid further restrictions, I ask all residents to redouble their efforts at this critical time. Please continue to ask yourself: ‘What can I do to reduce my risk of exposure and help limit the spread of COVID-19? What can I do to protect my family, friends and community?’”
HPEPH recommends all residents practice five fundamental actions to protect themselves and others:
Stay home when ill, as directed by provincial assessment tools;
Always physical distance with those outside your household;
Wear a mask or face covering in public spaces, as well as when physical distancing is difficult or not possible;
Wash your hands often, and clean frequently touched surfaces;
Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19.
In addition, HPEPH asks that all individuals respect requests to avoid non-essential travel and stay as close to home as possible. This is especially important when considering travel to and from regions with higher rates of COVID-19 transmission. HPEPH understands that it can be discouraging to witness increased rates of the virus in our region. Be kind to one another as we work together to stop the spread.
HPEPH continues to work closely with area businesses and organizations to provide support and answer questions. For detailed information about key changes that will come into effect when HPEC moves from the Green-Prevent to Yellow-Protect category, please see the attached Fact Sheet or visit Ontario.ca.
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The Deseronto Volunteer Fire Department provides fire, rescue and prevention services to the Town of Deseronto.
Deseronto Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Chief: Darrell Brinklow
Fire Prevention Officer: Darrell Brinklow
316 Edmon St.
Deseronto, ON
K0K 1X0
613-396-2440
Email direct: firechief@deseronto.ca
Please mark your calendars for our Winter Town and Virtual Live Streamed Tree Lighting Ceremony scheduled for November 28th, 2020.
Due to COVID-19 Town Council has decided to Live Stream the Tree Lighting on our Facebook page. Please join us on Facebook.
During the holiday season festive lights will be on at Town Hall and in Rathbun Park for residents to enjoy.
Our on-line start time will be 5:30 pm.
We wish all the residents of Deseronto a safe and healthy Holiday Season.
