Council Highlights provide a brief overview of noteworthy decisions and presentations made at Town of Penetanguishene Council meetings. Detailed agendas and minutes from the meetings are available on our website.
On March 17, 2020 the Government of Ontario declared a State of Emergency which has prompted some members of the public to contact the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit (SMDHU) and area municipal offices to request individuals and businesses/institutions be investigated for non-compliance under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA).
Midhurst/March 30, 2020 – Municipal and health partners in Simcoe and Muskoka, including the County of Simcoe, the District of Muskoka, and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, are working together to launch a donation campaign for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and critical supplies that are essential for the provision of safe medical and community care to patients and residents in our region.
The Town of Penetanguishene Planning and Community Development Department would like to advise the residents and businesses that Main Street may have temporary lane restrictions due to the removal of the winter decorations along Main Street from Thompsons Road to Water/Simcoe Street by Walker's Electric. This is scheduled to occur Friday, March 27, 2020 until the project is completed.
The Town of Penetanguishene Public Works Department would like to advise the Town residents that Spring Clean Up has started.
We know our community is struggling and we want to assist in providing information to everyone. Penetanguishene Council will be meeting (electronically) in the coming weeks to discuss any and all opportunities for us to help at a municipal level.
We would like to be sure our local businesses are aware of the governments initiatives to help workers, businesses and families coping with health and the economic impacts of the coronavirus health emergency. Penetanguishene Council will be meeting (electronically) in the coming weeks to discuss any and all opportunities for us to help at a municipal level.
Here, in Penetanguishene and across the world, people are adapting to a new kind of life as we work collectively to lessen the spread of COVID-19. It's times like these that our ability to look out for one another is most important.
Penetanguishene Fire and Emergency Services and the Midland Fire Department, like all emergency services, are working hard in our communities balancing response to those in need with current COVID-19 protocols. We appreciate your patience and understanding; all our actions are in aid of keeping your family safe and our firefighters healthy and able to respond.