State of Emergency Declared in Ontario
MESSAGE TO OUR RESIDENTS
Effective Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.
The government is issuing a stay-at-home order requiring everyone to remain at home with exceptions for permitted purposes or activities, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services, for outdoor exercise or for work where the work cannot be done remotely. Please do your part and follow health recommendations to limit exposure and avoid all unnecessary public socializing during this most recent shut down. Stay safe, stay home and hopefully we can reduce and end the spread of COVID-19.
The Township office is closed to the public. All municipal buildings remain closed at this time.
Office staff is available by phone (613-924-2044) and email during regular office hours. Public Works will continue to operate as usual.
The Transfer Station will remain open Wednesday & Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. It is recommended that face coverings/masks be worn on site at all times when social distancing cannot be maintained.
The Library will be continuing with curbside pickup, visit their website www.athenslibrary.ca for further information.
Contact information for staff:
Michele Hollingsworth, Administrative Assistant, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Darlene Noonan, CAO, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Chris Fenlong, Road Superintendent, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Partial Burn Ban in Effect
The Township of Athens effective immediately has issued a Partial Burn Ban.
- NO burn barrels (Incinerators)
- NO grass or brush fires of any kind!!
Campfires are permitted.
Check this website regularly for updates.