NEWS RELEASE

March 5^th, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

This afternoon, a meeting of the Emergency Operations Centre was held to assess the evolving COVID-19 situation.  The Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Health Unit are seeing a significant increase in cases in our area.

The EOC made the proactive decision to protect its staff and the public by approving the following measures which may impact you:

1. Township office will close as of Monday, March 8^th until further notice to protect office staff, the Public Works department, and the Montague Fire Department from the new variants of COVID-19 and the spike in cases. Staff are available Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00AM to 4:30 PM by phone and email. Staff continue to facilitate contactless pickup for garbage tags, dog tags and building permits. Please call the office to arrange payment options and pickup.

2. Water and tax bills can be paid online, at your nearest bank or through the drop off box at the Township office by cheque.

3. The Public Works Department workers will continue to provide services on the roads – however we encourage all members of the public to call in their concerns and not approach workers on the road.

4. Essential services such as OPP, Fire, Public Works, By-law Enforcement, Building Inspection, garbage and recycling will continue to be provided for the safety and well-being of our residents.

5. Rosedale Hall will close until further notice. This step is being taken to reduce the risk posed by gatherings.

The Township will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves and take direction from the Federal government, Provincial government, and Health Unit.  As always, we encourage all residents to be prudent and follow the directive from the Health Unit on how to protect themselves and their family.

Please continue to monitor the Township’s website and Facebook for further announcements.

January 8th, 2020

This morning, a meeting of the Emergency Operations Centre was held to assess the evolving COVID-19 situation.  The Province of Ontario is seeing a significant increase in cases and will be updating the current measures already in place within the following week.

The EOC made the proactive decision to protect its staff and the public by approving the following measures which may impact you:

• Township office will remain closed to the public until Monday, January 25^th. Staff remain available by phone or email.

• The Public Works Department will continue to provide services in relation to road maintenance. However, we encourage all members of the public to call in or email their concerns and not approach staff on the road.

• Essential services such as OPP, Fire, Public Works, By-law Enforcement, Building Inspection, garbage and recycling collection will continue to be provided for the safety and well-being of our residents.

The Township will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves and take direction from the Federal government, Provincial government, and Health Unit.  As always, we encourage all residents to be prudent and follow the directives from the Health Unit on how to protect themselves and their family.

Please continue to monitor the Township’s website and Facebook for further announcements.

In 2005, the Ontario Government passed the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act to make Ontario accessible by 2025.

Accessibility standards have been created as part of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. These standards are rules that businesses and organizations in Ontario need to follow to identify, remove and prevent barriers so that people with disabilities have more opportunities to participate in everyday life.

The Accessibility Standard for Customer Service was the first standard to become law.

The next four standards - Information and Communications, Employment, Transportation and the Built Environment (buildings and outdoor spaces) - have been combined under one regulation, the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. This regulation is now law and the requirements currently in the regulation are being phased in between 2011 and 2021.

Statement of Commitment

The Municipality is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence.  We believe in integration and equal opportunity.  We are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner, and shall do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 .

Accessibility Policy

Our policy describes how the Municipality will meet its obligations under the Integrated Accessibility Standards.

Accessibility Policy

Accessibility Plan

Our plan describes the measures that the Municipality may undertake to identify, remove and prevent barriers so that goods, services, facilities, accommodation, employment, buildings, structures and premises are accessible to persons with disabilities.

2024-2028 Accessibility Plan

2019-2023 Accessibility Plan

2014-2018 Accessibility Plan

If you require information in alternate formats or would like to make a complaint or inquiry regarding the accessibility of our customer service, please contact Allison Vereyken.