Emergency Management

The Perth East Township office is now open to the public, office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. 

Services have continued without pause throughout the pandemic via email, telephone and online options, as well as a drop box located in the front foyer.  The public is encouraged to continue using these options whenever possible:

• Staff Directory
• Payment Options
• Report a Problem in Perth East for General, Roads & Streetlights issues

If it is necessary to come to the Township office an appointment is strongly encouraged.  An appointment is required for commissioning of documents.

All precautions will be taken to accommodate physical distancing and the health and safety of our staff and residents:

• Face coverings are mandatory
• Due to maximum occupancy restrictions, access to the building is not guaranteed
• Self-screening is required as well as sign-in confirmation

• Regular Scheduled Council Meetings will be held Virutally until further notice
• Board and Committee meetings are temporarily postponed.
• View the Council Meetings page for information and schedules 

Perth East Fire Department remains fully functional.  We are taking precautionary measures to ensure that our firefighters can attend emergencies.

• All Perth East Fire Stations are closed to the public.
• Fire Inspections will continue as normal with precautions in place.
• Public Education and Prevention activities have been temporarily suspended.  See the Perth East Fire Department page for Fire Safety Information.

• At this time, garbage and recycling collection is not impacted. For regular updates visit the Bluewater Recycling Association webpage. 
• Effective May 21, 2020 Perth East Landfill will resume operations. See information HERE regarding new restrictions in place.  
  
  • Landfill hours are the following:
    • Monday, Friday & Sunday Closed
    • Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    • Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• The Perth East Public Library is open to the public for Grab & Go Browsing.
• For hours and services available please visit the Library's Facebook page.
  
• Visit the Library's website for additional resources.

Visit Perth East Recreation social media sites for more information:  FaceBook, Instagram

Some Perth East facilities are now open.  This includes:

• Perth East Recreation Complex Washrooms
• Shakespeare Optimist Hall
Parks and playgrounds are open for public use.  We ask all of our residents for your cooperation. 
• Please practice precautionary measures, such as:
  • Stay home if you are sick
  • Practice physical distancing of 2m or 6ft
  • Wash your hands before and after using playground equipment.

• Residents wanting to make their payments by cheque are encouraged to send payment in the mail or use the Municipal Office drop box that is located at the north side of the building by the Council Chamber doors.
• Property tax and utility payments can be paid at your bank, through on-line banking or you can sign up for pre-authorized payment plans. Refer to the Payment Options for more details.
• For General Accounts Receivables please call 519-595-2800 ext. 235.
• For Property Taxes and Utilities please call 519-595-2800 ext. 228.
• Please help up STOP the spread of COVID-19 by NOT paying bills in cash. Click HERE to see alternative payment options.

• Transportation operations including roads and streetlight maintenance continues as normal.
• All Roads and Streetlights requests can be submitted using Report a Problem.

• Water and wastewater services are considered an essential service and are operating as usual. Precautions have been put in place to ensure staff are protected and able to perform their operational duties. Emergency response will be provided 24 hours a day. Operations have been divided amongst staff to ensure social distancing.
• Water and wastewater staff will not be entering homes or businesses and will be refraining from interaction with the public whenever possible.
• If you have a water or wastewater question/concern, please call 519-595-2800 ext. 249.
• For after-hours emergencies related to water or wastewater, please contact on-call pager 519-595-8700.

• The Building Department office will be closed to the public.
• Staff members are available by telephone, please call 519-595-2800 ext. 241 and email to answer any questions.
• If you need to drop off an application or request an inspection, please call ahead to discuss with staff.
• Please see the letter regarding construction during COVID-19. 
• Protocol for all Building Department Inspections

• Planning staff and services continue to be available. This includes: 

  • Responding to general inquires from residents, real estate agents and developers by phone or email, please call 519-595-2800 ext. 224, or Email the Planner;
    
  • Acceptance of planning applications, including revisions to existing development applications and plans will be accepted by email, file share and courier (Payment can be made by cheque); and,
  • Requests for letters of conformity/zoning certificates.

   

  Please note however that public meetings and hearings held under the Planning Act, RSO, 1990 (being meetings for zoning by-law amendments, minor variances, etc.) are not being scheduled at this time. Any existing scheduled public meetings and hearings are postponed until further notice.

   

  Please visit the Township’s Planning Page for more information including application forms and planning documents.

• Refer to the Bylaws & Enforcement page for details and to register a complaint.
• For Bylaw Enforcement please call 519-595-2800 ext. 231

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS

Please note that the Household Hazardous Waste collection scheduled for this coming Saturday (June 27) at the Romeo Street landfill site has been cancelled.

But collections have been rescheduled for July, August and September in a new location.

The household hazardous waste depot will be relocated from the landfill site to the northwest parking lot of the Stratford Rotary Complex at 353 McCarthy Road West, with collections on the following dates:

* Saturday, July 18
* Saturday, August 22
* Saturday, September 26

Hours of collection have also been expanded. Materials can be dropped off at the Rotary Complex parking lot from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on those dates.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.stratford.ca/en/live-here/hazardouswaste.aspx

 The City of Stratford has made the decision to cancel the April 25^th Hazardous Waste drop off date at the landfill site. 

At this point in time, they do not know if they will cancel the May 30^th event yet. The landfill remains closed on Saturdays.

For all updates on the landfill operations as well as other service changes click the link below. 

 https://www.stratford.ca/en/news/landfill-site-updates.aspx

Perth Huron United Way Update: 

Urgent Needs Fund: Addressing Needs in a Time of Crisis

Stratford, ON — The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the discussion for many organizations, placing unexpected demands on resources and forcing changes in direction to meet local needs that didn’t exist even a week ago. United Way Perth-Huron’s (UWPH) COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund (UNF) was created as a means to get organizations the funding they need quickly to make these changes and serve the people who need help. To date the community has raised $17,435.

For full media release click HERE.

United Way Perth-Huron has started a ten-day fundraising blitz for Food Banks starting TODAY!

To donate follow this link: https://give.unitedway.ca/donate/WSTRAT-UWPH

Donations go to the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Center and provide added resources so they can use their bulk purchasing power to ensure food banks across Huron and Perth, and the people that need them, get through difficult times.

See full media release HERE.

Randy Pettapiece MPP – Media Release highlights shortage of critical protective supplies, asks community to help.

See full release HERE.

The Ontario government announced that public events and social gatherings of more than 5 people are now prohibited: https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/03/ontario-prohibits-gatherings-of-five-people-or-more-with-strict-exceptions.html?fbclid=IwAR30lSehYga1TcNEH2HU-3iAC2Ilh9xCekuFt_WvDgVfylxezEBk4UoXzsk.

Details:
- applies to: social gatherings, events including weddings, and communal services within places of worship
- does not apply to private households with 5 people or more
- does not apply to operating child care centres supporting frontline healthcare workers and first responders
- Funerals permitted with up to 10 people at one time

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we are promoting ways to responsibly support our local business community.

Shop Locally Online. Plenty of Perth County businesses have great online shopping options.

A few recommendations to get you started:

Find a new outfit: www.theclothingloft.com

Purchase a board game: www.dublinmercantile.com

Grab a mixer: www.appleflatsfoods.com

Order delicious cheese: www.stonetowncheese.com

• The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services Screening Checklist
• Perth County Screening Checklist

MEDIA RELEASE: Township of Perth East Resumes Full Landfill Services effective Thursday May 21, 2020.

Please see full release HERE for all information and new restrictions.

The Township of Perth East and West Perth DO NOT currently have an Open Air Fire Ban in place. For information about Open Air Burning Permits in your area please contact your local Municipality who will advise you of any restrictions.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced that there will be a fire ban within their legislated region. The following map shows the legislated region which MNRF has imposed the fire ban. For all municipalities south of the imposed fire ban, the Fire Code (2.4.4.4.) is specific that open air burning is conducted under the approval of the Chief Fire Official.

*See map for MNRF restricted areas*

Media Release:Fire Ban Information Release From the Township of Perth East/West Perth Fire Departments 

Media Release - Perth County, Township of Perth South, Township of Perth East and The Municipality of West Perth All Declare State of Emergency

Media Release - Perth East Declaration of Emergency 

Perth County and the City of Stratford Media Release

• First responders across Perth County and the City of Stratford - The Municipality are asking the public for help sourcing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed to ensure frontline workers are kept safe in the fight against COVID-19. These PPE supplies will be used by local paramedics, fire services, police, and hospitals.

  If you are a local business or organization that has available PPE supplies in stock for immediate use, please email mcrawley@perthcounty.ca OR call Perth County Paramedic Services at 519-271-0531 x514

• To view full Media Release issued Perth Council please click HERE.

Perth East Landfill

• At this time, garbage and recycling collection is not impacted. For regular updates visit the Bluewater Recycling Association webpage. 
• Perth East Landfill is now closed for residential use.  Commercial/Contractor use by appointment only please call 519-655-3404.
  • Normal Landfill Hours in affect:
    • Monday, Friday & Sunday Closed
    • Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    • Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

NOTICE 

PLAYGROUND CLOSED

Due to COVID - 19 and the direction of the Medical Officer of Health, all Perth East Playgrounds are CLOSED effective immediately, until further notice.

• Water and Wastewater services and Emergency response are proceeding as usual.
• The Municipal Office will be closed to in person transactions. We can accept applications through the mail, via email, and some through online services. Staff members will be at the office and available to answer questions via telephone or email.
• The Library is closed to the public and all programming is cancelled. Staff members will be at the office and available to answer questions via telphone or email.
• Perth East recreational facilities and halls are closed to the public. Staff members will be at the office and available to answer questions via telephone or email.
• The Building Department office will be closed to the public. Staff members are available by telephone ((519)595-2800 ext. 241) and email to answer any questions. If you need to drop off an application or request an inspection, please call ahead to discuss with staff.
• Public access to the municipal office is subject to appointment only - Call (519)595-2800 or email tcampbell@pertheast.ca
• A mail drop box is available 24-7 at the entrance to the Council Chambers.
• Larger items may be dropped off at the front lobby of the Municipal Building during office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm
• Council, Board and Committee meetings will proceed as scheduled. For more information, please contact Municipal staff at (519)595-2800. Follow our website, Facebook and Twitter for updates.