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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, S ep te m be r 24 ,2 02 0 | 10 COVID-19 Updates & information from the Town of Halton Hills haltonhills.ca/covid19 letstalkhaltonhills.ca/covid-19 AMessage from theMayor The pandemic has challenged all of us in some way, from personal challenges to concerns about your business. The Town continues to be vigilant in efforts to keep the community safe from the COVID-19 virus. We adhere to the direction of Halton Region's Medical Officer of Health and have implemented numerous new health and safety protocols at all of our facilities. We understand the importance of communication and I encourage residents to visit our website often for the most current information. This past summer, I and various senior managers held 11 Virtual Town Halls to keep the community informed. This was a new experience for us and we have adopted this same technology to deliver our Council Meetings. Similar to businesses everywhere, the Town has had to adapt to a 'new normal'. As we move into fall and the pandemic will most certainly not be ending anytime soon, I ask everyone to be kind and respectful to one another and demonstrate the values that make Halton Hills a caring, connected community. We truly are all in this together. Mayor Rick Bonnette Public Screening Protocol A COVID-19 screening protocol is in effect and mandatory for all Town facilities. Screening is required prior to entry and attendance is logged for 30 days in the event that contact tracing is required by Halton Public Health. Verification is required upon entrance where visitors will show the green check mark to a facility ambassador. Save time and complete the screening in advance by visiting haltonhills.ca/ simpletrack. Posters are available on-site containing a QR code, making navigation to the screening website quick and easy. Facility Updates The health and safety of residents and staff is our priority as the Town takes a careful and phased approach to opening facilities and restarting programs and services. Note: the following list is current as of time of submission. Open to the public: • Town Hall (by appointment only) • Gellert Community Centre (modified hours, programs & services) • Halton Hills Public Library (full service, regular hours) • Halton Hills Youth Centres (modified hours, programs & services) • Hillsview Active Living Centres (modified programs) • Georgetown Indoor Pool (aquatic user group rentals only) • Mold-Masters SportsPlex (modified ice user groups only) • Acton Arena & Community Centre (modified hours, programs & services - ice services coming October 19) • Helson Gallery (collection viewing & modified active living programming) All programs require pre-registration - no drop ins. For a full list of facility guidelines, programs and protocols, visit haltonhills.ca/register. Closed until further notice: • Robert C. Austin Operations Centre • Acton Indoor Pool (opening September 28 with modified programs & services) • John Elliott Theatre (opening October 2020 with modified seating & performances) • Fire stations Mandatory Mask By-Law A Region-wide by-law is in effect, requiring the wearing of masks or face coverings in enclosed public spaces within the Regional Municipality of Halton. Be kind, support one another and wear a mask or face covering. Not all medical conditions/reasons are visible and some individuals are exempt.