December 17, 2021 - In response to the rapidly spreading Omicron variant, and following the provincial announcement of new restrictions to control the spread of the Omicron variant, the Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre (PMCC) will be restricting the number of people that can enter the facility to 50% capacity, effective at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2021.
The Town of Penetanguishene relies on the expertise of volunteers in the community and appoints approximately 55 public appointments to one of the many boards and committees.
Although we have battled another difficult year of COVID-19, the holiday season provides a time to take a pause and reflect on some of the positive happenings that our Town has gone through.
December 10, 2021 - At Wednesday night’s Council meeting, Penetanguishene Council approved the 2022 operating and capital budgets and the 2023 capital budget which include expenditures totaling $23 million ($14.6 million operating & $8.4 million capital). Town staff worked closely with Council and provided opportunities for public input, to develop a budget that maintained or enhanced service levels, focus on key areas that the public identified as priorities and keep the tax rate increase at a reasonable level. After much hard work, the approved budget resulted in an increase of 2.2% or $249,822 (-0.2% Operating; and 2.4% Policing).
Council Highlights provide a brief overview of noteworthy decisions and presentations made at Town of Penetanguishene Council meetings. Detailed agendas and minutes from the meetings are available on our website. This meeting is available for viewing on our YouTube Channel.
A significant snowfall event has occurred in Penetanguishene over the last 12 hours. Due to the amount of snow accumulation that has been received over this period the Roads Division maybe delayed in reaching some areas of the road network as per the Town Road Maintenance Policy.
Update: The Town of Penetanguishene would like to advise residents and businesses that the roads department will be continuing snow removal from last night in the following areas
December 3, 2021 – The Town of Penetanguishene Mayor Doug Leroux, and fellow Council members continue to seek answers from Solicitor General Jones and MPP Jill Dunlop since receiving the official confirmation that in 2022, policing costs will be significantly increased.
Town of Penetanguishene Committee of Adjustment will hold an electronic public meeting on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following applications: