December 11, 2020
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Township of East Garafraxa’ s Administration Office and Public Works Yard will remain closed to the public until further notice due to the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health region moving into “Red-Control” level of the provincial COVID-19 response framework (effective Monday, December 14, 2020). The Township will continue to provide online/remote services through phone, email and fax.
Please check our website/social media for further updates. We thank you for your patience and understanding during these unprecedented times.
March 27, 2020
The Township of East Garafraxa has declared a State of Emergency in response to COVID-19.
The declaration gives the Township more flexibility during an emergency, including access to additional resources. It does not change the regulations and procedures that exist to ensure the municipality operates effectively and the Township will continue to provide essential services. The Township Administration Office, Public Works Yard and Marsville Community Hall remain closed to the public; however, staff are available by phone, fax or email. If you do not reach a staff member by phone, please leave a voicemail and someone will get back to you. We thank you for your patience during this difficult and unprecedented time.
Residents are reminded of the role they play by practicing social distancing and staying home when possible.
Due to the Township of East Garafraxa Emergency Declaration declared on March 27, 2020, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, with respect to COVID-19, the Township will be waiving penalties on any late payment of 2020 property taxes and 2020 Marsville water system invoices incurred effective April 1, 2020 until the day being one month after the date of termination of the declared emergency by the Mayor of East Garafraxa, or until further notice by Council. Please visit the Township website for future updates.
If you would like to discuss entering into a payment plan for outstanding taxes you can do so by contacting the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer by email or phone, please visit the Contact Us page for contact details.
E-Permitting for Building Permit Applications
Dufferin County launched a NEW e-permitting solution on February 18th, 2020. You are now able to submit applications, check permit statuses & schedule inspections online! For more information https://www.dufferincounty.ca/services/building-services
Due to COVID-19 the Township and County of Dufferin Building Department will only be accepting building permit applications through the e-permitting system.
For more information regarding Building Permits please visit Dufferin County's Building Services website page.
In support of the Provincial Government’s emergency order and the revisions made to the essential services list in regards to construction, Dufferin County's Building Division has implemented new procedures effective as of May 19, 2020, please visit Dufferin County's Building Services for more information.
Township parks are now open. Please ensure you follow precautionary measures as indicated on the new Township and Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health signage posted at the parks.
Unpaid dog tags fees have been rolled over to property tax accounts and will be reflected on the final tax billing.