Three doctors have committed to starting a local practice to service Deseronto Residents and our neighbouring communities as well. The doctors will start taking patients as early as November. In order to be offered a spot in these new practices you MUST be registered with Health Care Connect.
Register at 1-800-445-1822 or at www.ontario.ca/healthcareconnect
There will be a restoration and maintenance program on the exterior of the "Post Office Building" from October 1, 2018 to October 26, 2018.
The construction site hours will be from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
There will be access to the building during the regular Post Office Business Hours.
Staff from the Belleville Area Office of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, discovered a potential Harmful Algal Bloom on Friday, September 7th, 2018 in the Bay of Quinte in between Yacht Club Lane and Main Street in Deseronto. Samples were taken by Ministry staff from the dock at the Yacht Club in Deseronto and will be forwarded to the lab for analysis.
For general information on blue-green algae, refer to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change’s website at https://www.ontario.ca/page/blue-green-algae and the fact sheets attached.
For general questions please refer to the fact sheets with the updated link above. For heath related questions please speak to your physician or the local health unit.
There will be a special meeting August 30, 2018 at the Deseronto Community Center.
To see the details and agenda click here.
On August 14th Council passed a motion to re open the Deseronto Town Hall on Wednesdays.
Office Hours are now Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
To see a certified list of candidates and the declaration of acclamation to office click here.
For job posting details visit the Employment Opportunities page.
To ensure public safety, The Town of Deseronto is embarking on a Public Awareness Campaign to help curb the inappropriate use of ATV's and Off-Road vehicles in our community and we need your help!
We are currently working with the OPP and our By-law Enforcement Agency to increase patrols and the enforcement of our by-law and the Highway Traffic Act. We ask that you please participate by informing the OPP directly when you see activity that is not pursuant with the Town's Bylaw and the Off-Road Vehicles Act of Ontario.
Thank you for your participation and we will keep you updated on the progress!
Ontario Off-Road Vehicle Act
Town ATV use By-Law
OPP Non-emergencies (incident reporting) - 1-888-310-1122
This fall, Municipality of Deseronto voters will elect a 2018-2022 Municipal Council and School Board Trustees.
Nominations may be filed in person with the Municipal Clerk or designate starting on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 until Thursday, July 26, 2018 during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, excluding Wednesdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and on Friday July 27, 2018 (Nomination Day) from between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. using the prescribed forms.
In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, nominations must be filed using the prescribed forms, accompanied by the prescribed nomination filing fee. The filing fee is $200.00 for the office of Mayor and $100.00 for all other offices. The filing fee is payable by cash, debit, certified cheque or money order.
A nomination must be signed by the candidate and may be filed in person or by an agent at the Office of the Municipal Clerk for the Municipality of Deseronto. If a nomination for a candidate is filed by an agent, a letter must be submitted at the time of filing which authorizes the agent to file on behalf of the candidate. The letter must be signed by the candidate and commissioned or notarized by a person authorized under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act or Notaries Act. In addition to this letter, an agent must also provide a copy of the candidate’s ID to be retained on file.
At the time of filing, a Consent to Release Personal Information form and a Declaration of Candidates Qualifications form must be completed and signed by candidate and submitted.
Office Numbers to be Elected
Mayor One
Deputy Mayor One
Councillor Three
A person is qualified to be elected or hold office, who, as of the day they file their nomination is:
If a candidate wishes to withdraw completely, the candidate must file a written withdrawal of their candidacy, by no later than 2:00 p.m. on July 27, 2018 (Nomination Day) in the Clerk’s office.
Any withdrawals sent by mail, email or fax are not permitted, as it must be filed in the Clerk’s Office.
The campaign period begins once a candidate has filed their nominations and ends on December 31, 2018.
No person who proposes to be a candidate may solicit or accept contributions for election purposes or incur campaign expenses until a nomination paper has been filed with the Municipal Clerk.
Upon filing, the candidate will receive the Estimated Maximum Campaign Expenses established by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and calculated by the Municipal Clerk.
Candidates for school board offices are encouraged to contact the Director of Education of the respective school board or the Clerk responsible for the election of those positions.
Advance Poll– October 13, 2018 – 10:00 am. to 4:00 pm.
Regular Voting Day– October 22, 2018 – 10:00 am. to 8:00 pm.
Location: Deseronto Community Centre
Election forms and candidates guide are available at Town Hall.
The Helping Hands Food Bank will be closed Ausgust 9th. It will reopen August 16th from 10am - Noon.
Should you have an emergnecy need, please contact the Town Hall.
Purchase a 2-month membership and receive the 3rd month FREE!
Offer valid from June 15 – July 15, 2018. Limit of 1 free month per person. Not valid with the purchase of a yearly membership
Click Here for more Fitness Centre details.
Town Hall will be closed on Monday May 21st for Victoria's Day. Victoria-Day-Closure.pdf
Due to expressed interest from community volunteers, we will be re-opening registration for minor baseball. Cut off for registration will be end of business day on Friday May 18th. We will update the community Friday afternoon regarding registration numbers. Thank you for your interest.
We have recently noticed a glitch on our Facebook page and website, causing a disruption in municipal communication. We apologize for the inconvenience and we will repost correspondence. Moving forward, we will be communicating on our website and our facebook page. Thank you for your patience in this matter.