The Municipality of Wawa's closing its offices to the public - and making other changes.
During their meeting last night, Council approved further measures to address the COVID-19 pandemic, closing the municipal office to the public starting today, though residents can still phone, email, or mail the Municipality during regular business hours.
A release from the Municipality says there are still ways to make property tax or water and sewer payments: in person at the bank; using online or telephone banking; by mail; by credit card; by credit card over the phone; or - as a temporary measure only - through e-transfer payments.
Temporary automatic withdrawals could also be set up.
Anyone with inquiries about building permits, business licences, or other property inquiries are directed to call or email Kevin Sabourin, the Assistant Director of Protective Services, which includes the role of Chief Building Official and By-Law Enforcement.
Council had already agreed to close the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre until at least April 20th - directing staff to remove the arena and curling ice, as the closure runs nearly to the end of the season - while the Wawa Public Library's also closed, though the transit bus is continuing to run, with increased cleaning.
In Chapleau, the recreation centre and library are closed now, while the Public Works garage is closed to the public and access to the Civic Centre is restricted, though the landfill's open as normal and the handi-transit bus continues running.