MUNIC​​IPAL SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE BUT IN A DIFFERENT MANNER

Building D​epartm​ent (705-424-9917 ext 128)

Building Permits - Building permits will continue to be issued however residents are requested to place their application and drawings in the drop-off box located on the lower level, or send the application and drawings via email to edavis@essatownship.on.ca​.  A member of the Building Department will contact you once they've received your application.  

Building Inspections - Outdoor and unheated indoor inspections will be conducted by inspectors using physical distancing and masks.  Indoor inspections will only be conducted where there are no people in the immediate area at the time of the inspection, and AFTER a risk assessment has taken place and a phone call to the homeowner.​

​By-law Enforcement (705-424-9917 ext 122)

​As a result of pressures placed on Municipal Law Enforcement Officers resulting from Provincial COVID-19 measures, please exercise patience when contacting our Officers.  They will do their best to respond to your concern in a timely manner.

Canines​ -  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 the Township of Essa at (705) 424-9917 during business hours to​ transfer ​the dog. Staff will not be en​tering into a home at this time to secure a dog, so please help make social distancing possible. 

During business hours, contact 705-424-9917 extension 122.  The Township does not offer pick-up of dogs found after regular hours or on weekends.​

Parking Tickets - Options are outlined on the back of the ticket for payment options and/or dispute of the charge.  The ticket and/or payment can be made by placing the ticket and payment in an envelope in the drop-box at the Administration Centre.  Alternatively, please see the Parking Ticket ​webpage for payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

Clerk'​​s Department (705-424-9917 ext 101 or 116)

Busin​​ess Licenses / Sign Permits- are still being issued during the Provincial Lockdown period.  Application, payment and supplementary documentation can be inserted in an envelope and placed in the drop box.  Inspections will be conducted when restrictions ease.  Please contact 705-424-9917 ext 101 for more payment options.  

Civil Ceremonies - Effective March 1, 2021, civil ceremonies will be performed for residents residing within Essa Township only while the municipality is within the GREY ZONE of the Province's COVID-19 Framework.  All ceremonies will take place OUTDOORS ONLY in accordance with measures implemented by the Province.  Contact the Clerk's Office at 705-424-9917 ext. 116 to book an appointment.

Commissioning of Documents - ​by appointment only. 

Marriage Licenses -  are being issued to Essa residents who are getting married within 30 days of their application.  Applications are being accepted by email only to ahutchins@essatownship.on.ca​. 

Fire Department (705-424-5828)

​Burn Permits - are still being issued online only, and inspections are being conducted during the Provincial Lockdown.  For more information see the following page: Burn Permits​

Library

Both branches of the Essa Public Library will be moving to curbside pick-up on January 4, 2021.  Drop boxes are available 24 hours a day and items will be quarantined after drop off.

​Angus Branch (705-424-6531) - Monday to Thursday from 10:00am to 8:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Thornton Branch (705-458-2549) - Monday to Thursday 2:00pm to 7:00pm and Friday and Saturday 10:00am​​​ to 3:00pm.

Parks and Recre​​ation D​​​epartment (705-424-9917 ext 107)

Facility Bookings - there are no bookings being taken during​ the Provincial Lockdown.

Programs - are cancelled at this time.

Outdoor Rinks - Township Staff are currently in the process of making ice at the Outdoor Rinks. Please note that under direction from the Province, along with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, hockey nets have been removed from all outdoor locations to eliminate game play at this time. Once the rinks are operational, public skating will be offered at a limited capacity. Please continue to check back to the website and outdoor digital signage at the Thornton and Angus arena for further information. ​