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11 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,S eptem ber 24,2020 theifp.ca COVID-19 Updates & information from the Town of Halton Hills haltonhills.ca/covid19 letstalkhaltonhills.ca/covid-19 Did you know? • The Town has a new and improved website with many municipal services available online including: • Marriage license applications • Dog licences • Burn permits • Securing signage • The Town issued 39 total media releases related to COVID-19 updates, modified programs & initiatives. • The Town issued 42 weekly e-newsletters updating residents and businesses on support and resources. • Webpages now offer a subscription option allowing residents to stay updated on the topics that matter to them. Ongoing Community Support The Town continues to provide ongoing support for the Halton Hills community and residents through the Community Support Action Team (CSAT). Access the Halton Community Services Directory for services including food security, mental health support, housing and more. Visit haltonhills.ca/CSAT for more information. Residents can also share their experiences, tell us how they're feeling or of organizations/agencies working to support our most vulnerable. Visit letstalkhaltonhills.ca/covid-19 to learn more. Property Tax Relief In recognition of the financial impact and disruption caused by COVID-19, Town Council implemented a number of measures to provide relief for residents. These measures included: • Waiving late payment penalties from April 1 to June 30. • Waiving non-sufficient funds (NSF) and arrear fees between April and June. • Allowing property owners to make partial payments without incurring a late penalty until June 30. The last instalment of the 2020 final tax bill is due October 28, 2020. Business Support Over the past six months, the Town has (and continues) to implement a wide range of new and modified initiatives, positioning Halton Hills for an expedited economic recovery and ensuring we remain competitive and 'open for business'. These include short-term actions for businesses to support immediate recovery efforts, complemented by investment growth actions to sustain economic growth over the longer term. Combined, these proactive, decisive and coordinated initiatives represent a considerable investment by the Town. Learn more about business supports and resources by contacting Economic Development at investhaltonhills.com COVID-19 Information & Resources For health-related information, visit halton.ca/covid19. For Town-related information, visit haltonhills.ca/covid19. Stay informed by subscribing to Town e-newsletters. Visit haltonhills.ca/newsletters. Remember: Wear a mask when & where possible Wash & sanitize your hands frequently Stay home if you're feeling sick Practice physical distancing 6ft