Halloween Saftey Tips

The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind parents/guardians and children that Halloween can be a time of both excitement and potential danger. Help keep everyone safe by following these safety tips:

  •  Always have your treats checked by an adult before eating them;

  • Carry a flashlight and select a costume with bright colours and reflective material to increase visibility to drivers;

  • Use makeup instead of masks. Masks can reduce one’s ability to see obstacles, vehicles and other people;

  • Avoid baggy, long and oversized costumes that can be a tripping hazard;

  • Walk, don’t run and remember to stop, look and listen before crossing the street;

  • Never criss-cross the street. Cross at crosswalks or intersections. Call on one side of the street, then the other;

  • Never trick or treat alone, go in a group or with an adult;

  • If trick or treating with friends tell your parents/guardians your route and when you will be home;

  • Stay in familiar neighbourhoods and only go to homes that are well lit and that are participating in Halloween;

  • Never go inside a house to get your treat.

Motorists are reminded to drive with caution and be on the lookout for trick or treaters throughout the afternoon and evening.     

Following the above safety tips and using common sense will allow you to have a safe and fun Halloween! 

Contact: Provincial Constable Shannon CORK 
Community Safety/Media Relations Officer
613-530-6126
Shannon.CORK@opp.ca

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Fall Leaf Collection - November 15-18, 2021

The Public Works Department will be performing a fall curbside clean-up of leaves starting Monday, November 15th, 2021 until Thursday, November 18th, 2021.

All leaves must be RAKED TO THE CURB (NOT IN BAGS) no later than Sunday, November 14, 2021, as the Town staff will only be collecting in each area once. 

This is for LEAVES ONLY; no other materials will be picked up at this time.

COVID 19 Precautions

Please be patient with Town staff as the collection process may take longer than expected due to physical 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.

Clean Up Day - Saturday, October 23, 2021

Bags of garbage stacked

CLEAN UP DAY

SATURDAY OCTOBER 23, 2021

8:00am  -  2:00pm

RAIN OR SHINE

Arctic Gardens Site, Mill and Water Streets

Old Furniture, Household Items, Most Appliances, and Residential Construction & Demolition Materials will be accepted 

Fees – Please have exact change 

  • Small Car or SUV -- $25.00

  • Pick-Up or Trailer Load -- $50.00 each

  • Larger Loads - - Priced Accordingly 

MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED

Leaves & Brush, Household Hazardous Waste, Refrigerators and/or Freezers, Propane Tanks, Air Conditioners Paint/Paint Cans and Tires

NO CURBSIDE PICK UP

There will be NO curbside pick-up.  Participants must make their own arrangements to have the discarded items transported to the Arctic Gardens site.

 ** Please Note: Entrance to the Arctic Gardens site is done at your own risk.The Town of Deseronto assumes no liability.

Virtual Community Consultations - Make Your Voice Heard

As part of our Strategic Planning & Service Delivery Review, we invite the public to take part in one of our (virtual/online) Community Consultations. 

Times:

  • Wednesday, October 13 at 7pm

  • Saturday, October 16 at 9am

  • Saturday, October 16 at 12 Noon

  • Tuesday, October 19 at 4pm

  • Tuesday, October 19 at 7pm

Please RSVP with your preferred time to: info@shcg.ca

We look forward to hearing from you!

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, October 6, 2021 - 6:30pm

Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, October 6, 2021 - 6:30 pm.

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: Deseronto Town Hall.

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

Notice of Special Planning Meeting - Thursday, October 7, 2021 - 6:00pm

Notice of Special Planning Meeting on Thursday, October 7, 2021 - 6:00pm virtually through the zoom meeting platform.

View the meeting - open link

Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting Concerning a Proposed Amendment to the Town of Deseronto Zoning By-law No. 13-93- open pdf

Meeting agenda - open pdf

Road Construction: Thomas Street between First and Fourth Streets - Starting September 27, 2021

Road Closed

Please be advised that Thomas Street between First and Fourth Streets will be under construction commencing September 27th or 28th (weather dependent) for approximately 1-2weeks.  The area will be accessible to local traffic only, as the road is being repaved.  

There will be no on-street parking during construction.  Residents may have to secure alternate parking arrangements.  Please feel free to park on a side street if necessary.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinic - October 15

Come out to the Rathbun Park Gazebo, in Deseronto on Friday, October 15, from 10 am to 1:00 pm.

  • Ages 12 and over

  • First and second doses

  • Bring your health card

  • Both Pfizer and Moderna are available

In case of inclement weather, clinics will be held at the Deseronto Public Library at 358 Main Street.

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday September 22, 2021 - 6:30pm

Notice of Town Council Meeting September 22, 2021 - 6:30 pm.

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: Deseronto Town Hall.

Meeting Agenda - open pdf

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday September 8, 2021 - 6:30pm

Notice of Electronic Town Council Meeting September 8, 2021 - 6:30 pm.

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: Deseronto Town Hall.

Meeting Agenda - open pdf