Prince Edward County Municipal Services

2024 Parkland Projects - Ameliasburgh Ward Public Meetings
2024-07-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Roblin Lake Park, 38 Coleman Street, Ameliasburgh, Ontario, K0K1A0, Canada
Public Meetings Scheduled for Ameliasburgh Ward!
What are Parkland Projects/Funds?
Recently, the province requested that municipalities use funds sitting in Parkland Reserves. This fund consists of payments made to a municipality by developers on a cash-in-lieu basis to fulfill requirements for dedicating land for public parks or open spaces. In some cases, developers may find it difficult to dedicate land due to site constraints, land availability, or project requirements. In these cases, developers may request to contribute cash to the municipality as an alternative.
By using these funds strategically, municipalities can enhance recreational opportunities, improve quality of life for residents or promote environmental conservation.
How much money is available and why is it directed at specific parks?
Parkland reserves are tied to the geography of the project. In this instance, development projects within Consecon, Carrying Place and Ameliasburgh contributed to the Parkland Reserve fund. Funds have been allocated as follows:
-Roblin Lake Park $90,000
-Westfall Park $80,000
-Consecon Park $40,000
How can the funds be used?
Parkland funds are used to add new amenities to make parklands welcoming, inclusive and accessible to all. It is important to note that the improvements are not for general upgrades and renovations, but are focused on adding new amenities to parks and
greenspaces to increase the value to the greater community.
When are the public meetings scheduled?
-Monday July 15, 6:00p-8:00p at Roblin Lake Park
-Monday July 22, 6:00p-8:00p at Westfall Park
-Monday July 29, 6:00p-8:00p at Consecon Park
What if I’m unable to attend a public meeting?
The public is encouraged to contribute ideas and suggestions via the County’s online public engagement site at https://haveyoursay.thecounty.ca/ or by attending one of the scheduled public meetings.

Hazardous and Electronic Waste Mobile Event
2024-07-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Wellington and District Community Centre, 111 Belleville Street, Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0, Canada
All residents are invited to dispose of their household hazardous and electronic waste free of charge at several mobile events located within Prince Edward County.

The mobile events hosted by Quinte Waste Solutions will take place at the Wellington and District Community Centre (111 Belleville Street) from 9 am – 2 pm on the following dates:

Saturday, May 11
Saturday, July 13
Saturday, August 10
Saturday, October 19

Household hazardous and electronic waste can be found in almost every room of your home. These products, if thrown in the garbage or poured down the drain, can have negative effects on the environment including an impact on groundwater and surface water such as creeks, rivers, and lakes.
Click here to view the schedule and see a full list of items that are accepted at mobile events.
Please note that motor oil and scrap metal are not accepted. Motor oil must be dropped at the hazardous waste depot in Belleville. Operating hours are available on the Quinte Waste Solutions website.

PECelebrates- Canada Day with the Picton Legion
2024-07-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Elks Hall, 21 Elk Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
The Picton Legion and The Elks are celebrating Canada Day!
Open to the public – Come one – Come all (19+)
Dance along with The Reasons. Prizes to be won!
The County of Prince Edward does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the content provided in this listing, nor does inclusion in the PECelebrates calendar constitute endorsement by the County. The listing information has been provided by event organizers. If you have questions about this event, please contact the organizers directly.

PECelebrates- Canada Day at Benson Park
2024-07-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Benson Park, 56 King Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
Kickoff summer with Canada Day at Benson Park, produced in partnership by the Picton BIA and Picton Recreation Committee! There will be a variety of activities for all ages including a dunk tank! Join us for snacks, live music, games and all the best summer vibes from 1 pm to 4 pm at Benson Park. The second annual Dog Show Winners will be announced at 2:30 pm, so come early to sign up by 2 pm and have a chance to win prizes with your furry four-legged friends. Every dog registered gets a swag bag.

PECelebrates- Canada Day in Armoury Square
2024-07-01 12:00 - 16:00 | The Armoury, 206 Picton Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K2T0, Canada
We’re turning ordinary kids into superheroes!
Join The Department of Illumination this Canada Day for a crafty afternoon making superhero capes in Armoury Square, Picton- FREE!

PECelebrates- Wellington Canada Day Parade
2024-07-01 10:30 - 12:00
The Canada Day Parade on Wellington Main Street begins at 10:30 am with the route starting at the Wellington and District Community Centre (111 Belleville Street) and finishing at Consecon Street.
Parade participants are needed! If you are interested in participating in the parade please contact Brenda Little at brenda.little20@gmail.com.

PECelebrates- Canada Day Strawberry Social
2024-07-01 09:30 - 14:00 | Wellington United Church, 243 Wellington Main St, Wellington, ON, Canada
The Wellington Community Market and Wellington United Church present the Canada Day Strawberry Social!
All are welcome. Starts at 9:30 am until sold out!
Fresh local strawberries, cake and ice cream will be served.
Cost is $8 per person, $5 ages ten and under.

PECelebrates- Friends of the Wellington Library Book Sale
2024-07-01 09:30 - 14:00 | Wellington Library, 261 Wellington Main Street, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
Canada Day Book Sale: Friends of the Wellington Library
Come by the Wellington Branch Library for our annual used book sale on Monday, July 1!
9:30 am to 2 pm in the Wellington Meeting room inside the Wellington Library.

Municipal offices closed
2024-07-01
The County of Prince Edward municipal offices will be closed on Monday, July 1 for the Canada Day holiday.
Offices will reopen on Tuesday, July 2 at 8:30 am.
Garbage and recycling collection

Curbside garbage, green bin, and recycling pickup service will occur according to the regular schedule.
Environmental 360 Solutions and Quinte Waste Services remind residents to have their garbage, green bin, and properly sorted blue boxes out to the curb by 7 am to ensure pickup. Click here to view the recycling and garbage collection schedules.
The County’s landfill and transfer stations will be open on Saturday, June 29. Visit the municipal website for more information.

Community Centres
The walking track at the Wellington and District Community Centre will be closed on Monday, July 1. The track will reopen on Tuesday, July 2 and operate on the summer schedule: Monday – Friday, 7 am – 3 pm.
The Prince Edward Community Centre will also be closed Monday, July 1.
County Transit
County Transit will not operate on Monday, July 1.
PECelebrates
A celebration of community, cultures and Canada, will take place June 21 – July 1 across Prince Edward County. Details about the PECelebrates Festival are now available on The County’s website.
Featured events include Revel: Celebrating Diversity, the Wellington Street Dance and Fireworks Show, and Canada Day celebrations in Picton and Wellington.
After-hour inquiries
For urgent after-hours municipal inquiries, please call:

613.476.6505 for road emergencies
613.967.8777 for water or sewer emergencies

PECelebrates- Wellington Street Dance & Fireworks Show
2024-06-30 17:30 - 22:00 | Wellington Main Street Park, 251 Wellington Main Street, Wellington, ON, Canada
The Wellington Recreation Committee is excited to bring back a great County tradition, the Wellington Street Dance and Fireworks Show, on June 30. The event starts at 5:30 pm with food trucks and live music by Cue the Funk will begin at 6:30 pm under the gazebo at Wellington Park. The evening wraps up with fireworks at dusk.

PECelebrates- Wellington Legion BBQ
2024-06-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Wellington Legion, 364 Main Street, Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0, Canada
Chicken BBQ at the Wellington Legion!
While supplies last- cash only
Drumsticks $13/pp
1/4 Dark Meat $15/pp
1/4 White Meat $18/pp
A choice of 3 salads, as well as baked beans.
Cupcakes for the first 200 people!
More information: https://www.branch160wellington.com
The County of Prince Edward does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the content provided in this listing, nor does inclusion in the PECelebrates calendar constitute endorsement by the County. The listing information has been provided by event organizers. If you have questions about this event, please contact the organizers directly.

PECelebrates- Pride in the Park
2024-06-29 11:30 - 17:00 | Benson Park, 56 King Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
The Greater Than County Youth Collective is proud to present their third annual Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 29 from 11:30 am to 5 pm at Benson Park (Picton). This free, all-ages event will feature a sidewalk pride parade, a drag show, dancing, music, yoga, kids story time, free food, crafts, and more.
There are still spots for vendors available! If you would like to be a vendor or support this event, please reach out to: hello@greaterthancyc.ca
Check out the Facebook event page for more details!

PECelebrates- Friends of the Milford Branch Library Book and Bake Sale
2024-06-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Milford Library, 3053 County Road 10, Milford, Ontario, K0K 2P0, Canada
Welcome summer and celebrate Canada Day with the Friends of the Milford Branch Library Book and Bake Sale!
This event will be held at the Milford Meeting room inside the Milford Library on Saturday, June 29 from 10 am – 2 pm.
Enjoy your day with free cake and souvenirs!

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2024-06-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
All Council, Planning, Committee of the Whole and Advisory Committee Meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcomed and encouraged. Council, Planning and Committee of the Whole meetings are also streamed live on The County’s YouTube Channel.
To view the full schedule of all Council-related meetings and to access the meeting agendas (including past meetings), visit The County’s Council, Committee and Board webpage. To learn more about Council and Council meetings in general, visit The County’s website (under “Government”).
If you have any questions about an agenda, please contact the Clerk’s Office by email at clerks@pecounty.on.ca or by phone at 613.476.2148, extension 1020.

Zoning By-Law Review Open House #4
2024-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Wellington and District Community Centre, 111 Belleville Street, Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0, Canada
A fourth public open house for the Comprehensive Zoning By-law review project is set for Wednesday, June 26.
The public open house will take place at the Highline Hall, Wellington & District Community Centre (111 Belleville Street), from 6 pm to 8 pm. A presentation will occur at 6:30 pm followed by a question-and-answer session. A children’s table with colouring pages and activity sheets will be provided.
Learn more on Have Your Say

Council Meeting
2024-06-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada

PECelebrates- REVEL: Celebrating Diversity
2024-06-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Macaulay Heritage Park, 23 Church Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
Join us for Revel: Celebrating Diversity on June 22 from 12 – 4pm at Macaulay Heritage Park!

Drop in for an open house of “A Path Forward,” a permanent and evolving exhibit co-curated by the Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén, the Downie Wenjack Fund, and The County Museums. This exhibit explores Truth & Reconciliation efforts in Prince Edward County through history, heritage, and Indigenous works of art and stories.
Meet the Artists | 12 pm – 2 pm
Visit with Artists Trevor Brant, Angela Wiggins and Janice Brant
Artist Talk | 1 pm
Janice Brant will speak about her piece, “Konwatsi’tsya’yon:ni: Molly of the Mohawks”
Author Talk | 2 pm – 3 pm
Picton and the surrounding area is the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig (Mississauga) people. They moved to Alderville First Nation in Alnwick Township (south shore of Rice Lake) in 1837. Brian Beaver will talk about the history of the Mississauga people and his book Alderville First Nation…A History.
Brian graduated from Fleming College in Peterborough. He retired from the federal Public Service in Ottawa after 35 years of service (Canadian Human Rights Commission). Brian’s articles have appeared in the Globe and Mail, Ottawa Citizen and Buffalo News. Brian will be signing books which will be available for purchase for $20 (cash or e-transfer). You can reserve your free ticket for this talk here: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/48410/
Visit Macaulay House | 12 pm – 4 pm
Head over to Macaulay House for a self-guided tour and enjoy some freshly baked goods made on the hearth fire with ground corn!
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of local Indigenous history and culture, and to celebrate diversity with the community!
Admission is free, donations to A Path Forward are appreciated.
For more information visit The County Museums on Facebook or Instagram or contact the museum staff at museums@pecounty.on.ca or 613.476.2148 extension 2524.

Planning and Development Committee Meeting
2024-06-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada

Chimney Swifts S.O.S.!
2024-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 | C.A.P.E, 347 Picton Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K2T0, Canada
Please join the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists, the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario’s PEC branch (ACO PEC) and The CAPE for Chimney Swifts S.O.S.! Learn about the unique relationship between Picton’s heritage buildings and Chimney Swifts – a Species at Risk in Ontario. The CAPE (the old Picton Legion) has a chimney that Swifts still use.
Chimney Swift S.O.S. will feature a presentation by Winifred Wake from Nature London. Winnifred has dedicated much of her life to studying, promoting, and protecting Chimney Swifts. Heritage architect Edwin Rowse will talk about adaptions that can be used to protect chimneys while allowing them to function as Swift habitat. PECFN will present a summary of Swift Watch data. We’ll conclude the evening with an architectural walking tour of downtown Picton heritage buildings, conducted by members of ACO PEC, that have been used by Swifts.

Public information session for the Athol South Marysburgh School Community Access Project
2024-06-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Athol South Marysburgh School, 1764 County Road 10, Cherry Valley, Ontario, Canada
The public is invited to Athol South Marysburgh School (1764 County Road 10, Cherry Valley) on Monday, June 17 between 4 pm and 6 pm to learn about the Athol South Marysburgh School (ASMS) Community Access Project. This partnership between the municipality and the school aims to encourage public access to the school yard when school is not in session.
ASMS is a hidden gem in Athol Ward, with plenty of land and recreational amenities that can be enjoyed by the community after school, on weekends and in the summer. The school council has been fundraising to revitalize the school yard and improve the playground amenities. The municipality has been welcomed as a partner in this project, using funds from the Parkland Reserve to help fund school yard improvements and ensure that the yard is welcoming and open to the community when school is not in session. The municipal contribution to this project will be $14,000.
Learn more about this project and have your say

Property Tax Payment Due
2024-06-17
Property Tax Billing Dates for 2024

2024 Final Tax Notice – Properties in the Residential, Farm, Managed Forest Property Tax Classes
Estimated mailing date: May 15, 2024
First Installment due by June 17, 2024
Second Installment due September 16, 2024
2024 Final Tax Notice – Properties in the Commercial, Industrial, and Multi-Residential Property Tax
Estimated mailing date: August 15, 2024
First Installment due September 16, 2024
Second Installment due November 15, 2024
For more information, please click here.

Municipal Financial Relief Grant: Help Session
2024-06-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
The Municipal Financial Relief Grants support low income households in Prince Edward County.
Qualifying households can apply for relief on their municipal bills – on property taxes or water/wastewater bills for their primary residence.
A second information and help session will be held in the following location:
• Picton – June 5th – Picton Town Hall from 1pm to 4pm
If you would like assistance completing your application, please bring:

A copy of your water/wastewater bill OR property tax bill;
Notice of Assessment for ALL household occupants whose name/s appear on the water/wastewater or property tax bill. Line 15000 from the Notice of Assessment will be used to verify income and eligibility.

For Leasehold – Bring a copy of your Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada for ALL household occupants, and a letter or pay statement from the landowner (leasehold) verifying payment toward property taxes in 2024. Template letter from leasehold.
Free door‐to‐door transportation from any location in the County to these sessions can be arranged through County Transit. To schedule your ride, call 1.855.283.9640 or email info@quintetransit.ca at least one day in advance.
More information: https://thecountyfoundation.ca/grants-funds/municipal-financial-relief-grant/

Open House: Mill Pond Park Initiative
2024-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Bloomfield Town Hall, 289 Main Street, Bloomfield, Ontario, Canada
Join volunteers from the Bloomfield and Area Business Association (BABA) and the Bloomfield Recreation Committee as they present plans and preliminary designs for enhancing access to the pond and park. Your feedback is welcomed and encouraged!
Drop in 6 pm – 8 pm
Presentation starts at 6:15 pm followed by Q&A.
Questions? Contact Sarah Soetens at sarah.soetens@gmail.com or 416-530-2482 (call or text)

Community Conversation- Ameliasburgh
2024-05-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Ameliasburgh Town Hall, 13 Coleman Street, Ameliasburgh, Ontario, K0K 1A0, Canada
Mayor Steve Ferguson and Councillors Janice Maynard, Sam Grosso and Roy Pennell invite Ameliasburgh ward residents to one of two community conversations on Wednesday, May 22.
The upcoming conversations will take place at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall (13 Coleman Street) from 3 pm – 5 pm and 7 pm – 9 pm.
This event is the fifth in a series of community conversations in wards across Prince Edward County. Meetings have already occurred in the wards of South Marysburgh, Athol, Hillier and Bloomfield/Hallowell.
The Mayor and Councillors will be taking questions from the floor; however, if there is a particular topic you wish to discuss at the upcoming event, please send an email in advance to Joy McLeod, Executive Assistant to Mayor Ferguson, at jmcleod@pecounty.on.ca.

Municipal Financial Relief Grant: Help Session
2024-05-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Wellington and District Community Centre, 111 Belleville Street, Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0, Canada
The Municipal Financial Relief Grants support low income households in Prince Edward County.
Qualifying households can apply for relief on their municipal bills – on property taxes or water/wastewater bills for their primary residence.
Information and help sessions will be held in the following locations:

• Wellington – May 22nd – Wellington Community Centre from 10am to 1pm
• Picton – June 5th – Picton Town Hall from 1pm to 4pm
If you would like assistance completing your application, please bring:

A copy of your water/wastewater bill OR property tax bill;
Notice of Assessment for ALL household occupants whose name/s appear on the water/wastewater or property tax bill. Line 15000 from the Notice of Assessment will be used to verify income and eligibility.

For Leasehold – Bring a copy of your Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada for ALL household occupants, and a letter or pay statement from the landowner (leasehold) verifying payment toward property taxes in 2024. Template letter from leasehold.
Free door‐to‐door transportation from any location in the County to these sessions can be arranged through County Transit. To schedule your ride, call 1.855.283.9640 or email info@quintetransit.ca at least one day in advance.
More information: https://thecountyfoundation.ca/grants-funds/municipal-financial-relief-grant/
