HPEPH PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES CLASS ORDER TO ADDRESS CONCERNING INCREASE IN COVID-19 CASES AS EASTER APPROACHES

Over the past week there has been a concerning increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties (HPEC). In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health and CEO at Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) has issued a Class Order pursuant to Section 22 of the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990 to proactively protect our community and prevent an impact on our emergency medical services and hospitals.

The Class Order which comes into effect at 12:01 a.m. March 30, 2021, replacing the previous Class Order issued on February 9, 2021, is issued to all persons in or present in HPEC. 

Please see the full press release for more detail, or go to http://deseronto.ca/covid19-response for all our information updates.

READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE - open pdf

HASTINGS PRINCE EDWARD HEALTH - open website

Town of Deseronto - Core Services, Organizational Review and Municipal Strategic Plan Development RFP

The Corporation of the Town of Deseronto invites qualified consultants to submit a proposal to:

a.        Perform a Municipal Core Service and Organizational Review (MCSO Review), and

b.        Develop a comprehensive Municipal Strategic Plan.

The successful Respondent must have extensive experience in MCSO Reviews and the development and creation of Municipal Strategic Plans. The successful Respondent will have the ability to creatively conduct all required public, staff, and Council consultation and research and will coordinate and facilitate the Strategic Plan process.

Review the Request for Proposal - open pdf.

Sealed Proposals For Municipal Core Service and Organizational Review and Municipal Strategic Plan, can be forwarded to -

As Described Herein and Addressed:

Town of Deseronto Attention: Ms. Christine Martin, CAO/Treasurer

331 Main Street Deseronto, Ontario K0K 1X0

Delivery and Courier Address:

Town of Deseronto Attention: Ms. Christine Martin, CAO/Treasurer

331 Main Street

P.O. Box 310

Deseronto, Ontario K0K1X0

Due Date: Will Be Received Until Friday, May 7th, 2021 4:00 p.m., Local Time

  1. Review the Request for Proposal - open pdf.

Notice of Town Council Special Meeting - Budget Planning - Mar. 31st, 2021 - 6:30 pm In Person, Live Streamed

Notice of Town Council Special Meeting - Budget Planning - Mar. 31st, 2021 - 6:30 pm

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 Stream Link - open website

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

Transportation Available for Covid Vaccinations

If you are over 75 you are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination in Hastings County! To book an appointment, visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ or call 1-833-943-3900 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 7 days/week.

If you need assistance with transportation (including accessible) across Hastings County, help is available. Please see the attached document for transportation in your area, or visit: https://unitedwayhpe.ca/transportation/

Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available for Local Residents Aged 75 and older.

Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available for Local Residents Aged 75 and older.

For immediate release - Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/March 24, 2021

Are you, or is someone in your life, aged 75 years or older? Now is the time to get your first COVID-19 vaccination! Appointments are available throughout the region, as early as this week!

Local vaccination clinics are run by welcoming and caring local health professionals, follow strict health and safety protocols, and are accessible even if you use a walker or wheelchair.

To book your appointment, visit Ontario.ca/bookvaccine. If you are unable to book online, contact the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900. The line is available 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Sunday. Individuals who do not have a photo ID health card will be required to book by phone.

The sooner you get your vaccine, the sooner you can be protected from COVID-19. To get your appointment as quickly as possible, visit ontario.ca/bookvaccine!

Please note that eligibility is limited to individuals aged 75 and older, unless you have received a direct invitation from the Ministry of Health as a member of a priority group.

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday March 24th, 2021 - 6:30pm Electronic

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting March 24th, 2021 - 6:30 pm - Teleconference.

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 OnLine Link - open link to meeting video

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

Winter Parking Restrictions Restrictions in effect until March 31, 2021

Winter Parking Restrictions are in effect until March 31, 2021: As Per By-Law 47-17, Section 10(6): No person shall on any highway, park any vehicle between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 AM from December 1, 2020, to 11:59 pm March 31, 2021. By-Law Enforcement will be patrolling the streets and cars that are illegally parked will be ticketed/towed to allow for road maintenance.

We are also requesting the removal of all basketball or hockey nets from the roadside to allow for proper snow removal.

By-Law 47-17, Section 10(6) - open pdf

Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge closures this week.

Single-lane closures that started on Monday on the Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge are expected to continue daily from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. through this Friday, weather permitting.

A full night mainline closure is also scheduled to take effect on Tuesday night at 9:00 p.m. -- that closure will remain in place until 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday.

As posted online at INQuinte.ca

Provincial Vaccination Booking Site Open for those 80 years of age and older.

Starting today, Monday, March 15, 2021, all those 80 years of age and older are eligible to book a vaccine appointment through the new provincial booking site.

If you are unable to book online you can contact the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-888-999-6488 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

https://ontario.ca/bookvaccine

Notice of Special Meeting of Council, Electronic - Budget Planning - Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 - 6:00 p.m. Teleconference

Notice of Special Meeting of Council, Electronic - Budget Planning - Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 - 6:00 p.m. Teleconference.

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

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 OnLine Link - open link to meeting video

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

Change Your Clocks - Change Your Batteries


This weekend clocks spring forward 1 hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 14, 2021.

The Deseronto Volunteer Fire Department sends us Sparky’s message…Change your clock, change your battery! The DVFD would like to remind residents that this weekend’s time change is an excellent time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Working alarms save lives!

For more information on the Deseronto Volunteer Fire Department and related fire safety messages please see Deseronto Fire Department - open page

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday March 10th, 2021 - 6:30pm Electronic

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting March 10th, 2021 - 6:30 pm - Teleconference.

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 OnLine Link - open link to meeting video

Meeting Agenda - open pdf