Notice: Watermain Flushing and Hydrant Testing 2023

Hydrant flushing

The Deseronto Water & Sewer Department will be flushing watermains and testing fire hydrants between June 27th and July 15th. Flushing will take place normally between the hours of 8am and 3pm on the following dates. Staff will attempt to adhere to the following schedule for flushing, but there may be slight changes:


June 27th Water Street – Mill Street – Main Street west of Mill Street

June 28th Green Street – Brant Street

June 29th College Street – Pearl Street – Dundas Street west of Mill Street

July 4th Main Street east of Mill Street

July 5th St George Street – Centre Street – Maple Avenue

July 6th Fourth Street – Second Street – First Street

July 10th Dundas Street east of Mill Street

July 11th Edmon Street – Prince Street – Stanley Avenue

July 12th Thomas Street

Please read the full notice here for more information.

The Backpacks for Success program has returned!

The Backpacks for Success program has returned and registration has opened as of June 12th.

Much appreciation for and thanks to sponsors Peter Smith Chevrolet Buick Cadillac GMC, Elexicon Energy, Bell Canada and Loyalist College, for their generous contributions to helping kids thrive!

 

The Objective:

To ensure that all students attending school in Hastings & Prince Edward Counties have the opportunity to participate fully in their education. A referral is not required, and registration is open to all families who need help sending their kids back to school well-equipped for the school year.

 

Backpacks for Success will be filling backpacks with grade-appropriate supplies for students from kindergarten to grade 12.

 

Registration

  • Backpacks can be purchased by families for $12.00 each, per child.

  • Families and individuals must register in order to receive their backpack(s).

  • Registration opens Monday, June 12th and closes on Wednesday, August 2nd, while quantities last.

 

You can register ONLINE and purchase your backpack(s) at: www.unitedwayhpe.ca/backpacks

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 - 6:30pm

Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, June 14th 2023 - 6:30pm

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

Notice: Total Fire Ban in Effect

Effective June 6th the Fire Chief has issued a Total Burn Ban due to current weather conditions.

Our area has been identified as an extreme fire hazard and open air burning is not permitted until further notice.

• Effective immediately a Total Burn Ban is in effect.

• There shall be NO open air fires or burning of any kind during a Total Fire Ban, at any time of day.

• The use of fireworks or flying lanterns is not permitted.

• The use of chimineas is not permitted.

The use of propane, natural gas and charcoal grills is permitted for the use of cooking.

Burn permits will not be issued for any reason during this time.

This burn ban will remain in effect until the Fire Chief deems that the fire risk level is acceptable.

This ban will be fully enforced and violating this ban could result in applicable fines and/or charges. Any person deemed liable for a fire incident during this ban will be responsible for any and all costs incurred as a result of the fire department’s response and actions taken to extinguish said fire.

If you have any questions regarding the fire ban, or local fire conditions in the municipality, please contact the municipal office at (613) 396-2440.

Please read the full Burn Ban Notice here.

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 - 6:30pm

Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, May 24th 2023 - 6:30pm

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

Emergency Preparedness Week

During Emergency Preparedness Week, May 7-13, consider if your household emergency plan includes your pets.

Making plans that include your pets will ensure that they will be ready to go in the event you have to evacuate quickly.

The fact sheet on the Emergency Preparedness section of our website has information on what to consider when planning for your pet in an emergency. Check it out at https://www.deseronto.ca/residents/emergency-preparedness

The Ontario SPCA website also has a wide variety of resources and tips on pet emergency preparedness. There is also a link for you to order a FREE Emergency Preparedness decal for your door that will notify first responders that there are pets in your residence. Follow the link for more information - https://ontariospca.ca/emergency-preparedness/

Emergency Preparedness Week

This year Emergency Preparedness Week is May 7-13, with the theme “A Safe, Practiced, and Prepared Ontario.”

It is good to prepare yourself and your family in the event of an emergency. Having sufficient supplies such as food, water, medicine and emergency essentials is important.

Build an emergency kit to have everything you and your family would need to be safe and take care of yourselves for at least 3 days immediately following an emergency.

For tips and a list of essential items to include in your kit check out the following link - https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency#section-2

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 - 6:30pm

Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 6:30pm

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

Emergency Preparedness Week

During Emergency Preparedness Week, May 7-13, take some time to review if you and your family are prepared to deal with an emergency. 

The Emergency Preparedness section of our website has information and links to help you prepare for emergencies.  Check it out at https://www.deseronto.ca/residents/emergency-preparedness

Making a household emergency plan is super easy and only takes 20 minutes!  Make your plan today by visiting the Get Prepared website.  Make sure to discuss the plan with your family members so everyone knows what to do during an emergency.

We will be sharing Emergency Preparedness tips throughout the week so be sure to check in often.

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 6:30pm

Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 6:30pm

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

CLEAN UP DAY SATURDAY MAY 27, 2023 - 8:00am - 2:00pm

SATURDAY MAY 27, 2023 - 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.

Please see flyer here for full details.

BBQ AT ARCTIC GARDENS

There will be FREE soft drinks and BBQ hot dogs served at the Arctic Gardens site for residents of Deseronto from 11:30am – 1:00 pm on May 27, 2023.

Members of Town Council will be there to greet and serve you!