Deseronto Transit will not be operating on Monday December 25th, Tuesday December 26th and Monday January 2nd.
Transit Routes, Schedule and Fare Updating
Transit Routes, Daily Schedule, and Fares Service Update
On January 9, 2024, the Town of Deseronto will transition the Deseronto Transit Service to a weekday scheduled transit route, serving the Belleville to Napanee travel corridor. The Transit service will provide transportation via a 16-18 passenger bus equipped with accessible passenger seating daily from 5:00 am until 7:00 pm. The updated service will connect riders to trips into Belleville, as well as inter-community between Deseronto, Napanee and the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory (TMT), with defined stops throughout.
Find out all the details on the Deseronto Transit page.
Book Ice Time at the Deseronto Community Centre
The following ice times are available for booking at the Deseronto Community Centre:
Wednesday December 27th
10:00 am - noon
Thursday December 28th
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday December 29th
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday December 30th
10:00 am – noon
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday January 3rd
noon – 2:30 pm
Thursday January 4th
noon – 4:00 pm
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday January 5th
noon – 1:00 pm
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday January 6th
noon – 6:00 pm
Please call 613-396-2440 or 613-396-3432 to book.
Town Hall Closed for Winter Holidays, will reopen Tuesday January 2nd, 2024 at 8:30am
Deseronto Town Hall will close at 4:30 pm on Friday December 22nd, 2023 and will reopen on Tuesday January 2nd, 2024 at 8:30 am
In Memory of Former Council Member Clarence Zieman
The Town of Deseronto Council and staff would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends who are mourning the loss of former Deseronto Town Council member and Hastings County Warden Clarence Zieman.
Clarence loved Deseronto. He served 8 terms for a total of 24 years on Deseronto Council from 1977-2018(Councillor 1977-80 & 2014-2018, Deputy Mayor 1980-1982, 2000-2003, 2006-2014 & Mayor 2003-2006) and as Hastings County Warden in 2006.
He was a passionate public representative who cared deeply for his community. Always approachable and with a love for finance and recreation, Clarence established himself not only in politics, but also in building this community through his time on various community boards and committees.
A dedicated father, husband, colleague, and friend to many within our region, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time. Clarence will be missed by many.
Flags in Centennial Park and at Deseronto Town Hall have been lowered in his honour.
Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 - 6:30pm
Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, December 13th, 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.
Notice: Transition of Deseronto Transit from On-Demand Service to Scheduled Route System
Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 - 6:30pm
Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, November 22nd, 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.
Free Public Skating November 10th
The Deseronto Community Centre will have Free Public skating on Friday November 10th (PA Day) from 4-6 pm
Free Public Skating is Sundays 2-3 pm and Wednesdays 6-7 pm at the Deseronto Community Centre.
November 13th Transit Closure
Deseronto Transit will not be operating on Monday, November 13th.
Town Hall Closed Monday November 13th
Town Hall will be closed on Monday November 13th in observance of Remembrance Day.
Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 6:30pm
Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, November 8, 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.
Deseronto Fitness Centre Reopens November 1st
Deseronto Fitness Centre Hours of Operation
The Deseronto Fitness Centre, located in the Deseronto Community Centre (2nd Floor), will be re-opening to the public on November 1, 2023 and will remain open until at least March 31, 2024.
Hours of Operation for the Deseronto Fitness Centre will be as follows:
Monday-Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Memberships are available at Deseronto Town Hall Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Council and staff are exploring options to expand the hours of operation of the Deseronto Fitness Centre. While these options are being investigated, monthly membership fees will be offered at 50% ($ 17.50 per month) of the previously approved membership rate.
Enter A Float In The 2023 Santa Claus Parade
We are looking for floats and participants for our upcoming Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 25th at 4:00pm
If you know of any businesses or organizations that would like to add an entry in our Parade, we would welcome their participation.
To Participate, complete the attached 2023 Santa Parade Registration Form.
Please e-mail completed form to gmaracle@deseronto.ca or drop off at the Deseronto Town Hall
331 Main Street, Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0
Notice of Thomas Street Resurfacing Project: October 30, 2023 onwards
At the September 27, 2023 Deseronto Council meeting, Council approval was granted for the Thomas Street Asphalt Resurfacing Project in the amount of $196,783.60. The entire cost of this project will be funded by the Town’s OCIF (Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund) allocation and will complete asphalt resurfacing of Thomas Street between Pearl Street and St. George Street.
The construction was awarded to Kiley Paving, who will be working with the Deseronto Public Works Department to complete this project. Construction signage has started to be strategically placed in areas that will require signage during construction. The project is estimated to take approximately 10 days (weather dependent) with a start date of October 30, 2023.
We ask the community to exercise caution and plan for delays while the resurfacing project is underway.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact town hall at 613-396-2440.
Santa Claus is Coming to Deseronto!
We are looking for floats and participants for our upcoming Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 25th at 4:00pm
If you know of any businesses or organizations that would like to add an entry in our Parade, we would welcome their participation.
To Participate, complete the attached 2023 Santa Parade Registration Form.
Please e-mail completed form to gmaracle@deseronto.ca or drop off at the Deseronto Town Hall
331 Main Street, Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0
Fall Leaf Collection - November 20-23, 2023
The Public Works Department will be performing a fall curbside clean-up of leaves starting Monday, November 20th, 2023 until Thursday, November 23rd, 2023.
All leaves must be RAKED TO THE CURB or IN PAPER BAGS no later than Sunday, November 19th, 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.
Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 - 6:30pm
Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, October 25th, 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.
October 17th Main Street Closure -Centre Street to St. George Street
Main Street will be closed today from Centre Street to St. George Street for repairs.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Fire Prevention Week - Cooking Safety Starts With YOU!
October 8, 2023 – The Deseronto Fire Department is excited to kick off the 2023 Fire Prevention Week campaign and to promote this year’s theme, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to Fire Prevention.”
This year’s campaign, October 8-14th, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.
Deseronto Fire Department offers these key safety tips to help reduce the risk of a cooking fire.
Watch what you heat. Always keep a close eye on what you are cooking. Set a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. Always keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner.
Have a “kid- and pet-free zone” of at least 3 feet (1 meter) around the stove or grill and anywhere else hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
The Deseronto Fire Department invites all residents to join us at our Open House on October 14th between 10am and 2pm. This is a family event, please mark it on your calendar and we look forward to seeing you.