UPDATE #20-20 COVID-19 Dorset Tower, Final Tax Bill Due Dates and Public Beaches
For Immediate Release
Algonquin Highlands, Ontario
Wednesday June 3, 2020
3:00 pm
Release # 20-20
Subject: COVID 19 Update - Dorset Tower, Final Tax Bill Due Dates and Public Beaches
The Township of Algonquin Highlands remains under a declared State of Emergency.
The Algonquin Highlands Emergency Control Group met earlier today to continue its assessment of the rapidly-evolving COVID-19 pandemic situation and its potential effects on Algonquin Highlands.
Updates from today’s meeting include information on the Dorset tower property, final tax bill due dates and public beaches.
NEW INFORMATION
1. Dorset Tower Property - Due to a variety of complexities around public safety, access to the Dorset Tower property will remain closed until such time the province allows mass gatherings to occur. The closure includes access to the tower, the park, the trail and the public water tap.
Once the Province allows for mass gatherings to occur the Township will require additional time in order to assess the Dorset Tower property, and its operations, to ensure that the area can be opened safely for the return of visitors.
2. Final Tax Bill Due Dates - The tax due dates for the 2020 Final Tax bill have been extended as follows:
- First installment due September 25, 2020; and
- Second installment due November 20, 2020.
3. Public Beaches - Public beaches will remain closed.
REMINDERS:
1. FAQs: Find out how Township operations have been impacted by COVID-19 on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
2. Other Questions: If you cannot find the answer to your question on the Frequently Asked Questions page you may email your question to [email protected] or call 705-489-2379 ext. 369 and leave a message with your questions. Your email or phone call will be returned during normal business hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. If your phone call or email is an emergency, please call 911.
We thank the public for their understanding as we work toward keeping our community safe and healthy in this uncertain time.
Contact Information:
Jonathan Wilker
Fire Chief/CEMC
Township of Algonquin Highlands
(705) 489-2379 ext. 369
Algonquin Highlands, ON K0M 1J2
[email protected]
Dawn Newhook
Clerk/Emergency Information Officer
Township of Algonquin Highlands
(705 489-2379 ext, 369
[email protected]
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