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The Government of Ontario has published the Roadmap to Reopen. Perth Town Hall and all indoor Town facilities, are currently open to public access. Town staff contact information can be found at perth.ca/contactus or by calling the main phone number, 613-267-3311.

 Town Facility Access

Town Hall - Open to the public from Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm. Resident are encouraged to do business online or over the phone when possible. Services are available by phone, email, and appointment. Call 613-267-3311 or email at contactus@perth.ca.

Perth and District Indoor Pool - Open at full capacity

Perth and District Community Centre - Open at full capacity

Perth Museum & Visitor Information Centre - Open

Tourism Information Centre - Open

The Perth and District Union Library - Open

Social distancing is encouraged inside all Town facilities. For additional information see this Sports and Recreation information from the Health Unit.

 Provincial Offences Courts

POA counter services are available in-person from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Ticket payment services are available to 3:30 p.m.  

Defendants may choose to have their trials scheduled in-person or by virtual appearance - call 613 267-3311 ex 2250 for details.

Payments

Online payments @ www.paytickets.ca

In-person and mail-in payments to 80 Gore St. E. payable to the Town of Perth

Telephone payments by Visa or Mastercard 613-267-3311 press 9.

 Event Cancellations

See our Event Calendar for event cancellations that we are aware of.

How to Report to the OPP

If you need to report a problem to the OPP, please use their online tool .

 Business Support Information

Local Support

  • Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation Support

Lanark County OPP Tips for Businesses Closing

 

Provincial Government Support

The Province of Ontario maintains a page dedicated to provincial support programs and announcements for businesses on their website. All current support programs are listed


Federal Government Support

The Government of Canada maintains an up to date list of their available supports programs for individual and businesses on their website below.

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html 

 

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce 

COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness for Business 

Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Business

Perth & District Union Library

The Perth and District Union Library is currently open. Visit their website for hours of operation.

Other Support Services

Several Lanark County Agencies have launched an Isolation Centre in Perth for those who have tested positive for Covid-19 and need a place to quarantine. If you are in this situation, call the Lanark County Interval House crisis line (613-257-5960 or 1-800-267-7946 or TTY: 613-257-1952) to be assessed.

The Province of Ontario has provided relief funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With its allocation, Lanark County has set up an emergency rent/mortgage bank to assist County residents who are behind in their rent/mortgage and are at risk of being evicted or losing their home. Information and Application Form Found Here

Family and Community Support Services

Volunteer Groups Ready to Help

There are several local "caremongering" groups that have started up to help people in our community who are in need. Thanks to all the volunteers who are making these groups work!

    Mutual-Aid Perth

New Trail at Darou Farm

To provide another option for residents to walk during the COVID-19 crisis, the Town has created a walking trail at the Darou Farm at 2845 Rideau Ferry Road. Here is an overhead view of the North Loop and the South Loop.

Garbage and Recycling Collection

There are no changes to the Garbage and Recycling collection schedule

 Landfill Operations

The Perth Landfill is operating at regular hours.

 Payments Owing to the Town

Property Tax & Utility Payment Options:

Mail: Cheques payable to the Town of Perth

Town of Perth
80 Gore St E
Perth, ON K7H 1H9

Drop box: Drop a payment in the mail slot, located at the front door of Town Hall.

Online: Please follow the online instructions to set up payment of your utility or tax bill by telephone or online banking here:

Bank: Taxes can be paid at most Financial Institutions, when presenting your original Tax Bill.

 

Other Payments

Most other payments can be paid over the phone with a credit card. Call 613-267-3311 Ext 2278

For any questions or concerns please call 613-267-3311 or email contact@perth.ca.

Building and Planning 

For additional Building information call our Chief Building Official Brian Gass at 613-267-3311 Ext 2232

For Planning information call our Development Department at 613-267-3311 Ext 2235

 Healthcare Resources

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Health Unit.

Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital

 

If you have symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath please contact:

  • call your Health Care provider and explain your symptoms 

or

  • if you don't have a Health Care provider, call Ontario Tele-Health 1-866-797-0000 or use their self-assessment tool for COVID-19 

 Provincial Information

Province of Ontario COVID-19 Information

 Federal Information

Government of Canada COVID-19 Information 

 Town of Perth Press Releases

March 16, 2022 Town of Perth Facilities and Town Hall to Lift Mask Mandates

January 27, 2022 Town of Perth Facilities and Town Hall Set to Reopen on January 31st

January 4, 2022 Immediate Facility Closures Taking Effect on January 5th

December 31, 2021 Town Hall to Remain Closed for January

December 22, 2021 Town Hall Closed to Public Effective Immediately

June 28, 2021 Re-Opening of Town Hall and Facility Update

May 13, 2021 Perth Vaccination Clinic on May 21st, 2021

March 24, 2021 Waiving of Parking Lot Fees, Merchandise Display Fees and Busking Fees until 31 October, 2021

March 17, 2021 Town of Perth - Immediate Facility Closure

February 12, 2021 Re-Opening of Town Hall, Indoor Recreation Facilities, Tourism Information Centre

January 13, 2021 COVID-19 Provincial Stay At Home Order

December 16, 2020 Waiving of Parking Lot Fees, Merchandise Display Fees and Busking Fees until 1 April, 2020

June 17, 2020 Town of Perth Cautiously Welcomes Visitors

May 29, 2020 Town of Perth Waiving Fees

May 24, 2020 Town of Perth  Supporting our Local Businesses 

April 7, 2020 Declaration of State of Emergency - COVID-19

March 20, 2020 Town Encourages Cottagers to Stay Home During COVID-19 Crisis 

March 25, 2020 Waiving of Interest and Penalties on Property and Water Taxes

March 16, 2020 Notice to Town Residents

March 14, 2020 COVID-19 Update

 

 

 

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