COVID 19

IMPACTS TO RESIDENTS

Administration Centre is Closed to the Public. Staff are onsite to take calls and return e-mails.

Impact on Township Services & Programs

The Township places the health of our residents and visitors first, and as such, we are ensuring increased sanitizing practices on all common touch points and public spaces. Public education focusing on hand washing and cough etiquette has been increased in high traffic locations. Hand sanitizing stations are available at the entrances of each of our facilities that remain open and we are encouraging everyone to use them often.

We are also continuing to work with public health officials to monitor and assess the situation.

BURN BAN LIFTED

As of May 1, 2020 the Burn Ban affecting the Township of Essa has been lifted. Burn Permits are available for purchase online ONLY. To purchase a Burn Permit please click here.

The Township of Essa is urging residents to use our Online Registration system where possible and avoid unnecessary trips to the Administration Centre.

A drop box is located at the upper level entrance of the Administration Centre. Residents are able to leave payments via cheque in this drop box. Please ensure your contact information as well as information relevant to the payment is included and place in a sealed envelope. To view location of the upper level drop box please click here.

All payments can be made utilizing the drop box described above.

This page is dedicated to COVID-19 and will be updated as new information is made available.

PARKING

At its meeting held on April 1, 2020 Council lifted the winter parking restriction in the Township of Essa. This decision was made for compassionate reasons due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We kindly request that residents refrain from parking on the street during street sweeping operations.

Please be advised that all other parking violations will continue to be ticketed. For parking restrictions in the Township of Essa please refer to Parking By-law 2005-96.

For information relating to parking restrictions during the COVID-19 Pandemic please click here.

TRANSIT

Simcoe County's public transit service has adjusted their service schedules in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. For more information on reduced services please click here.

FINANCIAL RELIEF - TAXES & WATER/SEWER BILLING

At its meeting of March 26, 2020 Council passed Resolution CR072-2020 which waives all penalties and interest charges with respect to unpaid 2020 Taxes and water/sewer charges from April 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 in an effort to provide financial relief to the residents of the Township of Essa.

CANINE CONTROL

We are asking residents who have found a dog running at large, to please secure the dog in an outdoor location (ie; backyard, leashed safely to front porch, or secured in garage if at all possible) and contact K9 Pest Management for pick-up and transfer of the dog. Staff will not be entering into a home at this time to secure a dog, so please help make social distancing possible. K9 Control can be contacted at 1-905-729-0915.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

The Building Department will be issuing building permits.

2020-05-20 NOTICE OF SERVICE DISRUPTION - REVISED

LICENSES

Marriage Licenses are not being issued at this time.

Existing Lottery Licenses may be extended upon approval from the Clerk's Department, please contact our office for further information. New Lottery Applications are not being accepted at this time.

Related Pages COVID-19 Enforcement FAQs COVID-19 Updates COVID-19 Mayor and Council Messages COVID-19 Event Cancellations COVID-19 Business Support 2-1-1 Assistance to Residents in Need (Grocery & Pharmaceutical Delivery Options) Ontario's List of Essential Businesses FAQs about Essential Businesses To see what's been opened up for recreational use by the public, please visit the COVID-19 Updates Page.
CLOSURES

COVID-19 Enforcement FAQs
COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Mayor and Council Messages
COVID-19 Event Cancellations
COVID-19 Business Support
2-1-1 Assistance to Residents in Need (Grocery & Pharmaceutical Delivery Options)
Ontario's List of Essential Businesses
FAQs about Essential Businesses

To see what's been opened up for recreational use by the public, please visit the COVID-19 Updates Page.

CLOSURES

In response to Orders issued by the Province in respect of the COVID-19 Pandemic, all recreational parks, greenspace and fishing parks have been closed to the public.

Township closures and cancellations:

Administration Centre - Closed to the Public - Staff are onsite to take calls and return e-mails.
Angus Recreation Centre: Closed
Thornton Arena: Closed
All outdoor play structures and fitness equipment: Closed
Fishing Parks: Don Ross and Nottawasaga Fishing Parks are open (Centennial Park remains CLOSED)
All dog parks: Open
Baseball Diamonds, Skateboard Parks, Outdoor Arenas, Basketball Courts, Tennis/Pickleball Courts and Sports Fields (League play not permitted at this time): Open
Benches and Picnic Shelters: Open
Essa Public Library: Now offereing curbside pick up at both Angus and Thornton branches

CANCELLATIONS

Committee Meetings cancelled until further notice:

Traffic Advisory Committee
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Healthy Community Committee
Parks and Recreation Committee
Essa Public Library Board
Age Friendly Steering Committee

Council meetings will be held as scheduled, however no delegations to Council or Public meetings will be held until further notice.

Compost/Mulch

The County of Simcoe has postponed the compost/mulch program at this time. Please keep an eye on our social media channels and our website for any updates.

RECREATION PROGRAMS / BOOKINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

At this time all Parks and Recreation programs as well as any bookings have been cancelled. For more information on booking cancellations please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (705) 424-9917 ext 121.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​COVID 19

​IMPACTS​​​ TO RESIDE​NTS​

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​​Administration Centre is Closed to the Public. Staff are onsite to take calls and return e-mails.

Impact on Township Services & Programs

BURN BAN​ LIFTED

The Township of Essa is urging residents to use our Online Registration system w​here possible and avoid unnecessary trips to the Administration Centre.

PA​​RKING

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TRANSIT

FINANCIAL RELIEF - TAXES & WATER/SEWER BILLING

CANINE CONT​​​ROL

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

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LICENSES​​

​Related Pages

CLOSURES

​​CANCELLATIONS