Quinte West is taking precautions regarding the developing situation with COVID-19 and taking further steps to protect staff and residents.
The following buildings will be closed to the public effective 12 p.m. today:
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Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens in Trenton
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Dr. McMullen Recreation Centre in Frankford
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The Quinte West Public Library locations in Trenton and Frankford
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The Public Works Operations Centre
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The Trent Port Marina
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Fire Station No. 1
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Batawa Community Centre
Refunds will be issued for all cancelled bookings. Burn permits can be purchased and issued using our online portal: https://qw.burnpermits.com/.
The following City events will be postponed:
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City Council meeting for March 16, 2020
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Quinte Career Fair
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Hops on the Water
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All committee meetings scheduled for March and April.
City Hall and the Frankford Municipal office will be closed to the public. Residents are encouraged to use our e-billing services. City business will still be conducted by email and telephone. If you must pay by cash or cheque, there are drop boxes available at City Hall and the Frankford Municipal Office. All closures will be in effect until April 6, 2020.
“We are proceeding with an abundance of caution,” Says Quinte West Mayor, Jim Harrison. “It is critical that we take all precautions necessary to combat the COVID-19 Pandemic.”
THE ABOVE IS A RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF QUINTE WEST
