Town of Minto: COVID-19 Update
MEDIA RELEASE
ALL MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS IN THE TOWN OF MINTO ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL APRIL 6, 2020.
As the situation surrounding COVID-19 evolves the Town of Minto is taking every precaution to protect all staff and the public.
The Town of Minto municipal office, as well as, recreation and culture facilities will be closed to the public at 5:00pm today, Monday March 16, 2020 until Monday, April 6, 2020. This consists of all arenas, curling clubs, community halls, museums, theatres, Launch It Minto and any other town run facilities. All council and committee meetings are also cancelled until Monday, April 6, 2020. At this time the COVID-19 situation will be reassessed and an update provided.
In these extraordinary times, the Town of Minto will be accommodating in dealing with property tax and utility payments. Residents are encouraged to make payments through online banking, by mail or by dropping cheques off to the drop box located at the front of the municipal office. For more information or assistance, please email Tawnya Roberston at tawnya@town.minto.on.ca.
All mandatory building inspections will continue within the municipality. To book an inspection please leave a voicemail for Building Inspector, Amanda Nowell at 519-338-2511 ext. 249. All other building department activities are suspended until Monday, April 6, 2020.
Staff are ensuring continuity of services for essential services such as fire, water, wastewater and road maintenance. However, the public works department will be limiting public interaction and therefore, not completing requests that include staff entering resident houses. Certain activities may still be accommodated dependent upon risk, as such, residents are encouraged to inquire by telephone to the municipal office as normal.
Individuals who have questions or concerns regarding COVID-19 should contact Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health at 1-800-265-7293 or visit www.wdgpublichealth.ca/coronavirus.
The Town of Minto wishes to thank the public for their ongoing understanding during this unique circumstance.
For a full list of closures and information pertaining to Town of Minto related cancellations and closures, visit www.town.minto.on.ca or call 519-338-2511. Updates also provided through traditional and social medias.
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