Alignment with the Province of Ontario's Reopening Framework

The Township of Ramara Reopening plan is focused on providing safe municipal facilities, services and programs to the community. While the Township will continue to follow the recommendations provided by the Provinces reopening plan, it does not necessarily mean that the Township will make the changes at the same time as the Province.

The Province's reopening plan focuses on public spaces and businesses, while the Township of Ramara's plan is focused on municipal services and spaces. The Township will continue to keep staff and the public aware of any and all changes regarding the reopening of municipal facilities and and the restarting of any services or programs that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

About Phase Two

The Township of Ramara Phase Two , like every other phase and stage of the reopening plan, is focused on safety. The Township of Ramara wants to continue to expand the municipal services available to residents and returning more staff to the office - but only when it is safe to do so. During Phase Two:

• Some municipal facilities will reopen to the public with measures in place to ensure physical distancing and health screening upon entry.
• Most recreation in person programming and events will remain cancelled, however, the Legislative and Community Services Department has developed a list of activities they are able to provide safely to the residents of Ramara.
• More staff are returning to working from the office rather than home on a regular basis, and will do so while always adhering to our enhanced health and safety guidelines, strict physical distancing, mandatory health screening upon entry and restrictions on the size of gatherings while at work.
• All gathering restrictions as set out by the Provincial Orders will continue to be adhered to.
• Most outdoor municipal amenities are open to the public.
• The majority of municipal services are available both online and in person.

Enhanced health and safety measures are in place for all staff and residents who choose to access the services in person

Reopening Township Facilities

After reopening, members of the public will be able to access in-person services by appointment only, except for Finance Services, at two of the service counters. In order to follow health and safety guidelines and advice from our province and local medical officers of health, those visiting or working will notice a number of changes focused on these areas: