MEDIA RELEASE
October 16, 2020

TOWN OF MINTO MUNICIPAL OFFICE TO CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC

As more information regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 comes to light, the Town of Minto is taking every precaution to protect all staff and the public.

The Town of Minto municipal office will be closed to the public at 5:00pm today, Friday October 16, 2020 until Monday, November 2, 2020. At this time the COVID-19 situation will be reassessed and an update provided.

In these extraordinary times, the Town of Minto encourages residents to make payments for Tax & Utilities through online banking, by mail or by using the drop box located at the front of the municipal office. For more information or assistance, please email Tawnya Robertson at tawnya@town.minto.on.ca

All mandatory building inspections will continue within the municipality. All other building department activities will be by appointment only. To book an inspection or an appointment, please leave a voicemail for Building Inspector, Amanda Nowell at 519-338-2511 ext. 249.

Staff are ensuring continuity of essential services such as fire, water, wastewater and road maintenance.

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. Updates also provided through traditional and social medias.

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For further information contact:

Derrick Thomson, CAO, Town of Minto
5941 Highway 89, Harriston, Ontario N0G 1Z0
Phone 519-338-2511 ext. 222 Fax: 519-338-2005
Email: derrick@town.minto.on.ca

George Bridge, Mayor, Town of Minto
5941 Highway 89, Harriston, Ontario N0G 1Z0
Phone: 519-338-2511 Fax: 519-338-2005
Email gbridge@town.minto.on.ca