Kingsville closes facilities

KINGSVILLE — On January 3, the Ontario government announced plans to temporarily impose restrictions on businesses, private gatherings and other activities.

The Ontario government’s decision is in response to recent trends that show the highly transmissible Omicron variant increasing COVID-19 hospitalizations throughout the province.

The Town of Kingsville will continue to provide essential services.

All town facilities and buildings were closed to the public as of Wednesday, January 5, 2022, including the town hall, arena, and indoor community use spaces.

Town staff are available by telephone and email.

The public can reach the town by calling 519-733- 2305 during regular business hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm). Town staff can also be reached by email at kingsvilleworks@ kingsville.ca

Town staff are continuing to work and provide services to the community. The public can pay bills online or by dropping off mail or cheques at the town hall drop box/delivery slot. Zoom or telephone meetings are available and encouraged.

In-person appointments are available when required but must be requested in advance so Covid screening protocols can be followed.

Council and committee meetings will continue electronically. Delegates may contact the Clerk’s Office to participate, and residents can watch the live stream at www. kingsville.ca/livestream.

“The Town of Kingsville must protect the health and safety of all our employees,” said Chief Administrative Officer John Norton. “We also need to safeguard our ability to continue providing essential services to our community, such as water, snow plowing, and fire and rescue response. We are preparing contingency plans that will allow us to provide essential services even if some staff fall ill and need to isolate.”

These measures are in effect for at least 21 days and will be revisited the week of January 26, 2022.

Despite modified operations and some facility closures, staff continue to provide critical services, respond to questions, assist residents, and move the municipality’s business forward.

Many self-serve options are also available on the town’s website 24/7 at www.kingsville.ca.

To book an appointment for vaccination and find mass vaccination site locations, visit www.wevax.ca.