The County is closing all indoor recreation facilities and town halls effective Tuesday, December 21, in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the region.
The municipality will reevaluate the closures and provide an update to the public early in January 2022.
The Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street) will remain open for vaccine clinics and COVID-19 testing. Vaccine appointments must be booked in advance through the Ontario’s booking portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1.833.943.3900.
The COVID-19 assessment centre operates Monday to Friday, 1-4 pm. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 613.813.6864. On Saturday and Sunday, messages may be left to arrange an appointment the following week. Those requiring weekend testing may call 613.961.5544 or go online to arrange testing at the Belleville and Trenton assessment centres.
Municipal offices at the Edward Building and the Picton fire station (8 McDonald Drive) will remain open to the public with reduced hours. To limit contact and ensure the safety of both the public and staff, the County urges the public to access services online whenever possible. Visit the County website for more information or call Customer Service for assistance at 613.476.2148 extension 1023 or 613.962.9108 extension 1023. Garbage bag tags can be purchased at a number of locations in the community.
Updated municipal office hours are:
Tuesday, December 21, Wednesday, December 22, and Thursday, December 23
9 am – 3 pm.
Friday, December 24, Monday, December 27, Tuesday, December 28
Closed for holidays
Wednesday, December 29, Thursday, December 30
9 am – 3 pm.
Friday, December 31, Monday, January 3
Closed for holidays
Tuesday, January 4 onward
Open 9 am – 3 pm
The Clerk’s Office will continue to offer urgent services by appointment only. Contact clerks@pecounty.on.ca or call 613.476.2148 extension 1020 to make an appointment.
In-person book browsing and computer use is still available at the Prince Edward County Public Library. For your convenience, curbside service is available at all branches. Visit the Library website for more information.
County Council meetings will be held virtually beginning on Tuesday, January 11. The public can watch Council, Committee of the Whole, and Planning Committee meetings live on the County’s YouTube channel. Members of the public who want to make a deputation or provide a comment as an audience member can do so through Zoom. Email the Clerk’s Office at clerks@pecounty.on.ca for more information.
