THE TOWN OF PENETANGUISHENE
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UPDATE: March 17, 2020 - 4:30 p.m.
Status of the Municipal Administration Offices: Closed to the public
The Town of Penetanguishene holds the health and safety of our residents, visitors and staff as a top priority. To protect our stakeholders, all Town of Penetanguishene facilities are closed to the public until further notice as a precaution to help against the spread of COVID-19. This includes Townhall (10 Robert Street West – drop box available), the Public Works complex (22 & 24 Centennial Drive) and our Fire Hall (2 Robillard Drive). The Municipal facilities remain staffed on a reduced schedule and will continue with the provision of reduced municipal services through alternate means until further notice.
Please see the chart below for additional updated details.
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Municipal Service |
Impact |
Action |
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Advisory Committees of Council Meetings |
Cancelled until further notice |
Notice will be issued when the meetings resume. |
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Committee of Adjustment |
Cancelled until further notice |
Notice will be issued when the meetings resume. |
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Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre (Arena) |
Closed – All programming and rentals are cancelled until further notice. |
Notice will be issued when programming and rentals resume. |
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Council Meetings |
March 25 meeting is cancelled |
Agenda items will be deferred to the April 8 meeting, pending further evaluation. |
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Fire Station |
Closed to the public |
Fire and emergency services will remain functional; however, access to the fire stations will not be permitted to members of the public. |
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Flag Raising – Daffodil Month |
Cancelled |
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March Break Day Camp |
Cancelled |
Full refunds will be issued. |
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Municipal Administration Office (Townhall) |
Closed to the public |
Municipal services will remain functional; however, access will not be permitted to members of the public. |
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Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives |
Closed. All programming and rentals are cancelled until further notice |
Notice will be issued when programming and rentals resume. |
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Public Works Building |
Closed to the public |
Public Works services will remain functional; however, access will not be permitted to members of the public. |
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All Recreation Programs |
Cancelled until further notice |
Notice will be issued when programming resumes. |
Accessing Municipal Services
We strongly encourage members of the public to rely on alternative options for applications or payment of municipal services. Below are alternative options for common municipal services:
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Service |
Alternative Options |
Additional Details |
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Building Permit Applications |
Drop-box |
Applicants will be contacted with fees due after the application has been reviewed. Payment for all Planning & Development applications must be submitted by cheque. |
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Building Inspections |
Mandatory inspections only |
Call the Building Department at 705-549-2673 for options. |
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Dog Tags |
Cheque, (drop-box or by mail) or Credit Card by phone |
Applicants will be notified when their application has been processed. |
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Fire Permits |
Cheque or Credit Card by phone (drop-box or by mail) |
Applicants will be notified when their application has been processed. |
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Planning Applications |
Drop-box |
Applicants will be contacted with fees due after the application has been reviewed. Payment for all Planning & Development applications must be submitted by cheque. |
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Property Tax and Utility Payments |
Online, cheque (drop-box or by mail), or pay at your bank |
Receipts will be mailed for any payments received in dropbox or by mail. At this time the 2nd tax installment remains due April 30, 2020. |
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Road Occupancy, Driveway Entrance and Oversize Load Permits |
Online |
Digital copies of all forms are available on the Town website and can be submitted via email. |
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Lottery Licenses |
New License: |
Applicants may be contacted to clarify applications and licenses will be issued through the mail requiring a minimum 10 day application period |
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Wharf Slip Rentals |
Cheque, (drop-box or by mail) or credit card by phone |
Where to find more information:
Additional information about COVID-19 is available online at:
- Public Health
- Government of Canada
- Government of Ontario
- World Health Organization
- Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
If you have any questions or concerns, we encourage you to contact the office via telephone at (705) 549-7453. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. For any Roads, Water and Wastewater After Hours Emergencies please call: 705-527-8210
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