Municipality of Middlesex Centre COVID-19 Update, June 11, 2020

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Reopening Middlesex Centre: Splash Pads Earlier this week the Provincial Government announced that more businesses and services would be permitted to open starting June 12. Local businesses including hair salons, restaurants for outdoor dining and child care centres are among those allowed to open with proper health and safety measures in place. For municipalities, the announcement included opportunities for reopening additional recreational facilities and splash pads. Currently staff are evaluating how we might safely open splash pads and other park amenities in the coming weeks. We want to ensure that when we do reopen, we do it right. This means setting in place new protocols to address physical distancing, limit the number of people gathering at one time and address concerns like access to washrooms.  As Ontario gradually reopens, we will continue to re-evaluate municipal closures. With things changing day-to-day, please check our website for the most up-to-date information on municipal services. Read more middlesexcentre.on.ca/covid19

Reopening your Business: Fire Safety Considerations If you are rearranging your business or workplace in response to COVID-19, make sure you keep fire safety top of mind! Your new space needs to conform to all of the existing requirements for safe emergency exit under the Ontario Fire Code. Read more middlesexcentre.on.ca

Ilderton Farmers Market opens this Saturday, June 13 While Ilderton Farmers Market will look a little different this year, with physical distancing, no tables for eating, and other COVID-19 precautions in place, you'll still have access to your favourite local fruits, veggies and more! Read more www.ildertonfarmersmarket.com

Light Up the Night in celebration of the Class of 2020! With graduation ceremonies postponed, local school officials are asking residents and businesses to celebrate the Class of 2020 by decorating their yards with lights during the week of June 22. Let's Light up the Night for our local graduates! Read more middlesexcentre.on.ca

Supports for Local Businesses Post-COVID-19: Webinar Small- and medium-sized businesses across rural Ontario have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join local experts for a FREE webinar about the programs, supports and resources available for your business during this challenging time. Read more middlesexcentre.on.ca

Paying your Middlesex Centre bills Just a reminder that as the municipal office is closed due to COVID-19, no in-person payments can be accepted at this time. There are a number of options to pay, including pre-authorized payment, internet banking and mail. You may also pay by cheque using the drop-box at the municipal office.  Note we cannot accept cash at this time. If you have any concerns about paying your bills due to financial hardship as a result of COVID-19, please contact the municipal office. Read more middlesexcentre.on.ca/billing

COVID-19: Share your Ideas, Questions & Comments Do you have ideas, questions or comments about how Middlesex Centre is responding to the COVID-19 emergency? Share your thoughts using our online feedback form or by contacting us by telephone or email.

Municipality of Middlesex Centre Phone: 519-666-0190 Email: customerservice@middlesexcentre.on.ca Website: www.middlesexcentre.on.ca ‌ ‌