June 30, 2021
For Immediate Release
Indoor Facilities/Municipal Indoor Services Reopen–July 5, 2021
As of July 5, 2021, the Municipality of Brighton will reopen to the public for selected municipal services.
Finance/Administration:
•Front desk/reception is open and will provide walk–in service (no appointment necessary)
•Cash, debit or cheque payments for property taxes, water billing & dog tags will be processed.
•We recommend that you continue to use the drop box located at the main entrance to 35 Alice Street or on–line banking for tax payments.
Planning & Building / By–Law:
•Virtual consultations and meetings will continue, and the Planning Department will not be conducting in–person meetings at this time.
•Please contact 613–475–1162 to book your appointment.
•Building inspections and by–law enforcement operating as usual.
Office of the Clerk:
•In–person commissioning services & marriage licences will be provided.
•Virtual Council, Committee and Public Meetings will continue until further notice.
PublicWorks:
•Operating business as usual.
Parks, Recreation & Facilities:
•Outdoor Facilities are open for the public’s use. Social distancing protocols in place. Indoor facilities remain closed to programming given capacity restrictions as we are still only allowed five persons to gather. To book an appointment for in–person meetings call 613–475–0302.
Fire Department:
•The South Fire Station will be open Monday, Wednesday & Friday (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed between 12 and1). Tuesday & Thursday by appointment.
Library:
•Brighton Branch will reopen to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
•Codrington Branch will reopen July 6 for regular hours (Tuesday 9:30 – 12:30, Friday 5 – 8, Saturday 11 – 2 and Sunday 10 – 1 during the market).
•As per government regulations, material no longer needs to be quarantined but will be sanitized as needed or upon request.
•Browsing will be allowed.
•Computers, printing, scanning, copying available.
•Newspapers available • limited seating
•Virtual or outdoor programs will continue.
•Program space remains closed.
To book an appointment please contact the Municipality of Brighton at 613–475–0670 during regular operating hours (Monday to Friday) 8:30 a.m. -to 4:30 p.m. Public health protocols will be implemented, including screening upon entry to all our facilities.
