PSA - Military training in Hastings, Northumberland and Prince Edward counties of Ontario 

Public Service Announcement

Military training in Hastings, Northumberland and Prince Edward counties of Ontario 

June 10, 2023 – Ottawa, Ont. – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Residents in Hastings, Northumberland, and Prince Edward counties are advised that personnel from the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command will be conducting training in the area from June 12 to 28, 2024. Specifically, training will be centered around the communities of Belleville, Campbellford, Picton, Quinte West, Tweed and Stirling, Ontario.

Residents may notice an increase in military vehicles and aircraft, see uniformed and non-uniformed military personnel with personal firearms and hear noises associated with explosives and small firearms. Only simulated and blank ammunition and explosives will be used as part of these training exercises.

Military exercises in urban and rural environments that are unknown to our personnel leads to greater expertise that enable us to serve the national interest wherever we operate. The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command is extremely thankful for the support of local landowners and the understanding of the communities within which it conducts valuable training.

Please read the full release here.

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, June 12, 2024 6:30 PM

Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 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

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 - 6:30pm

Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 - 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 25, 2024 - 8:00am - 2:00pm

SATURDAY MAY 25, 2024 - 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!

Routine test of the AlertReady emergency alerting system scheduled for May 15, 2024 at 12:55 p.m. EDT

It is important to #StayInformed during emergencies.

One important way of getting information during an emergency is by looking out for AlertReady messages.

On May 15, 2024 at 12:55 p.m. EDT there will be a routine test of the AlertReady emergency alerting system in Ontario. The test message will be distributed over TV, radio and compatible wireless devices.

Learn more about Canada’s alerting system: AlertReady.ca

Notice: Deseronto Community Centre

The tennis/basketball court at the Deseronto Community Centre will be closed for approx. 2 weeks to allow for surfacing and line painting.

The upgraded multi-purpose court at the Deseronto Community Centre will be closed until further notice to accommodate improvements. Contractors have been onsite, prepared the surface and are awaiting consecutive fair-weather days to complete the resurfacing and installation of freshly painted lines for community use.

Once the project is complete, residents will have access to an upgraded surface with line painting for basketball, tennis/pickleball courts, hopscotch, four squares along with a space suitable to host many activities.  

Although the space won’t be available for use over the next couple weeks, we know it will be worth the wait!

Deseronto Public Library Awarded Canada Summer Jobs Grant to Support Youth Employment

The Deseronto Public Library is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the Canada Summer Jobs grant to fund a student position for 8 weeks in the summer of 2024. This grant will provide invaluable support for youth employment initiatives and enable the library to offer a meaningful summer job opportunity for a local student.

Canada Summer Jobs is a Government of Canada initiative that provides wage subsidies to employers to create employment opportunities for youth. The Deseronto Public Library successfully applied for the grant to fund a student position as the Arts & Recreation Leader: Summer Programs for the duration of 8 weeks during the summer months.

"We are delighted to receive the Canada Summer Jobs grant," said Julie Lane. CEO of the Deseronto Public Library. "This funding will allow us to hire a motivated and enthusiastic student to assist with our summer programs and services, further enhancing our ability to serve the community."

The selected student will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a dynamic library environment while contributing to the delivery of essential library programs and services. Responsibilities will include assisting patrons, organizing library materials, and supporting the planning and implementation of summer reading programs and activities.

The Deseronto Public Library extends its gratitude to the Government of Canada for its support through the Canada Summer Jobs program and looks forward to welcoming a talented student to its team for the summer of 2024. For more information about the Deseronto Public Library’s Summer Student position, please visit deserontopubliclibrary.ca to view the full job description. Applications are welcomed until May 17th, 2024.

Read the full Press Release Here.

Notice of Council Meeting - Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 - 6:30pm

Notice of Town Council Meeting Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 - 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: Watermain Flushing and Hydrant Testing 2024

The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will be flushing watermains and testing fire hydrants between Monday May 13th and Friday May 17th. Flushing will take place between the hours of 8am and 3pm.

This preventive maintenance practice ensures the proper operation of fire hydrants and flushes accumulated sediment from the distribution system. While flushing is underway, short periods of low pressure and discoloured water can be expected. Any discolouration is temporary and is not a health hazard. To restore clarity, remove the aerator and turn on a cold water tap until the water runs clear. Residents are asked to minimize water consumption and avoid doing laundry when flushing activity is observed in your vicinity.

If you have any questions regarding the flushing program, please contact the Water & Sewer Department at 613-396-3436.

Please read the full notice here for more information.

Yard Sale and Free-Cycle Day

May 11th 2024, 8am-3pm

Mark your Calendars for a Day of Shopping and Fun!

Residential & business sidewalk/yard sales throughout Deseronto all happening on the same day!

If you do not want to have a yard sale, but want to get rid of some items — put the items out to the street with a “Free” sign on them. If they are not picked up by 3:00 pm that day, you must take your items off of the street and dispose of them another way.

The Town will advertise the event in the Napanee Beaver and on our website and Facebook page.

If you would like to have a yard sale/free-cycle event, simply put the items out the day of the event. There is no need to register your sale with the Town Hall.

We will not be producing any maps.

Please view the full flyer here for more details.

SPRING BRUSH & LEAF CURBSIDE PICK-UP MONDAY MAY 6th – THURSDAY MAY 9th

The Public Works Department will be performing a curbside spring clean-up of leaves and brush, starting Monday May 6th, 2024 until Thursday May 9th, 2024.

 All material must be placed to the curbside no later than Sunday May 5th, 2024, as the Town staff will only be collecting in each area once.

 This is for brush and leaves ONLY; no other materials will be picked up.

 Please note that this service is intended for general yard waste clean-up only and does not apply to tree removal.

Leaves are to be placed in paper bags only.

Limbs and brush are to be bundled no longer than 5 feet in length and no more than 3 feet
high and placed parallel to the curb. Limbs larger than 6 inches in diameter will NOT be collected.

A large item drop off and BBQ will be held on Saturday May 25th, 2024 (8 am – 2 pm).