Prince Edward County Municipal Services

Special Closed Council Meeting
2025-05-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
Mayor Steve Ferguson has called a Special Closed Council Meeting for the purpose of educating and training members of Council with the newly appointed Integrity Commissioner pursuant to Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act.
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.

Special Planning & Development Committee Meeting
2025-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
Mayor Steve Ferguson has called four Special Planning & Development Committee meetings. These special meetings have been called for the purpose of holding the Statutory Public Meetings pursuant to the Planning Act for several planning applications.
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.

PEC Summer Pass Pop-up Event
2025-05-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Consecon Library, 211 County Road 29, Consecon, Ontario, K0K 1T0, Canada
The County of Prince Edward will be hosting several pop-up events in May to distribute PEC Summer Passes.
The Summer Pass allows residents and taxpayers to park in designated parking spaces near the water access points at the end of Bakker Road and County Road 20 (Huyck’s Point Road).
Pop-up events will be held at the Consecon Library (211 County Road 29) and the Wellington Library (261 Wellington Main Street) on the following dates:

Saturday, May 3: Consecon Library from 1 pm to 4 pm
Thursday, May 8: Consecon Library from 10 am to 1 pm
Saturday, May 10: Wellington Library from 10 am to 1 pm
Thursday, May 15: Wellington Library from 10 am to 1 pm

Please complete the online registration form prior to picking up your pass.
Summer passes will remain available at Shire Hall (332 Picton Main Street) throughout the summer. Passes can be picked up Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 5 pm.
Beginning on Friday, May 23, passes will be available for pick up at the Wellington Museum (290 Wellington Main Street), Wednesday to Sunday between 10 am and 4 pm.
Watch the Summer Hub on the County’s website for additional pop-up pick up locations.
Effective January 1, 2025, there is a pass replacement fee of $10.00 as per the Fees and Charges By-Law 145-2024. A replacement pass is an identical copy of a previous pass. If you lose or damage your pass and need one with the same vehicle information, a replacement fee applies. This fee does not apply when replacing an expired pass with a new one, or if you need a pass for a new vehicle.
Visit the County of Prince Edward website for more information about getting your PEC Summer Pass and required documentation or call Customer Service at 613.476.2148 extension 1023 or 613.962.9108 extension 1023.

Hazardous and Electronic Waste Mobile Event
2025-05-10 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-14 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 10
Saturday, June 14
Saturday, July 19
Saturday, September 13

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.

PEC Summer Pass Pop-up Event
2025-05-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Wellington Library, 261 Wellington Main Street, Wellington, Ontario, Canada

Council Meeting
2025-05-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-24 19:00 - 22:00 | 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.

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2025-05-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada

Municipal offices closed
2025-05-19
The County of Prince Edward municipal offices will be closed on Monday, May 19 for the Victoria Day holiday.
Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 20 at 8:30 am.
Garbage and recycling collection

Regular garbage, green bin, and recycling collection will occur on Monday, May 19 with no interruptions.
Environmental 360 Solutions and Quinte Waste Services remind residents to have their garbage, green bin, and properly sorted blue box out to the curb by 7 am to ensure pickup.
The municipality’s landfill and transfer stations will be open regular hours on Saturday, May 17. Visit The County website for more information. Beginning on Wednesday, June 18, Wellington, Sophiasburgh and Picton sites will also be open on Wednesdays for both waste and recycling collection. Separate bins will be available to accommodate industrial, commercial and institutional property owners who will be responsible for the disposal of their recycling after July 17, 2025. Learn more.

Recreation Centres
The Wellington and District Community Centre and the Prince Edward Community Centre will be closed on Monday, May 19.
The walking track at the Wellington and District Community Centre (WDCC) will reopen on Tuesday, May 20 at 7 am.
Reminder: the walking track at the WDCC is currently operating on its summer schedule of Monday- Friday, 7 am – 3 pm.

The County Museums
All five museums will be re-opening on Friday, May 16 after the annual reset to bring in new exhibits and programming.
Summer hours are as follows:

Ameliasburgh Heritage Village (517 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh)

Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm

Mariners Park Museum (2065 County Road 13, South Bay)

Friday to Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm

Macaulay Heritage Park (23 & 35 Church Street, Picton)

Wednesday to Sunday 10 am – 4 pm

Rose House Museum (3333 County Road 8, Waupoos)

Friday to Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm

Wellington Heritage Museum (290 Main Street, Wellington)

Wednesday to Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
Residents and visitors to Prince Edward County are reminded that re-enactors with the: “Gathering of Friends Rendezvous” will be firing muskets and a canon at the Ameliasburgh Heritage Village Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18.
Members of the public may hear noises associated with guns and cannon fire between 10 am and 4 pm each day during the event. The re-enactors will not be firing live rounds of ammunition during the event.
County Transit
County Transit will not operate on Monday, May 19.

After-hour inquiries
If you have an urgent inquiry when administrative offices are closed or after-hours, please call:

613.476.6505 for road emergencies
613.967.8777 for water or sewer emergencies
613.813.0907 for park emergencies

Please note: The County of Prince Edward provides this information as a service to the general public. While we do our best to provide accurate information, construction projects and associated service disruptions are subject to change based on weather, road, traffic, and other uncontrollable conditions.

Municipal Financial Relief Grant Information and Help Session
2025-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K2T0, Canada
Information and Help Session for Municipal Financial Relief Grant Applications:
Information and help sessions will be held on the following dates:

Tuesday, May 20 from 10 am – 12 pm at the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street)
Friday, May 23 from 1 pm – 3 pm at the Wellington and District Community Centre (111 Belleville Street)

Residents can also receive free assistance with applications by scheduling an appointment with any of the following:

Prince Edward Learning Centre
Prince Edward County Community Cares for Seniors Association
Prince Edward County Public Libraries

Municipal Financial Relief Grant Information:
Low-income Prince Edward County residents can now apply for financial relief on their property taxes or water/wastewater bills for their primary residence through the Municipal Financial Relief Grant.
Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2025.

County residents can apply for one of the two available grant streams:

Qualifying tenants who pay for water and wastewater services can apply for a credit of up to $350 on their water bill.
Qualifying homeowners can apply for a credit of up to $750 on their property tax account.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of August; credits are applied ahead of September bills.
Households earning less than $32,240 (single income) or $64,480 (family income) will be able to apply.
Households that earn $20,000/year or less would receive a $1,000 credit toward their property taxes or $500 toward their water bill.
Click here for more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply.

The municipally funded program is administered by The County Foundation. Visit The County Foundation website to learn more and get answers to frequently asked questions.
The municipality has compiled a list of additional resources to help residents who are having difficulty paying household expenses. Information about these agencies and programs is available at thecounty.ca/help-with-payments
For information about tax bills and payments, contact tax@pecounty.on.ca. For information about water/wastewater bills and payments, contact waterbilling@pecounty.on.ca. For telephone service, call 613.476.2148 ext. 1023 or 613.962.9108 ext. 1023.

Planning and Development Committee Meeting
2025-05-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada

Municipal Financial Relief Grant Information and Help Session
2025-05-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Wellington and District Community Centre, 111 Belleville Street, Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0, Canada
Information and Help Session for Municipal Financial Relief Grant Applications:

Friday, May 23 from 1 pm – 3 pm at the Wellington and District Community Centre (111 Belleville Street)

Residents can also receive free assistance with applications by scheduling an appointment with any of the following:

Prince Edward Learning Centre
Prince Edward County Community Cares for Seniors Association
Prince Edward County Public Libraries

Municipal Financial Relief Grant Information:
Low-income Prince Edward County residents can now apply for financial relief on their property taxes or water/wastewater bills for their primary residence through the Municipal Financial Relief Grant.
Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2025.

County residents can apply for one of the two available grant streams:

Qualifying tenants who pay for water and wastewater services can apply for a credit of up to $350 on their water bill.
Qualifying homeowners can apply for a credit of up to $750 on their property tax account.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of August; credits are applied ahead of September bills.
Households earning less than $32,240 (single income) or $64,480 (family income) will be able to apply.
Households that earn $20,000/year or less would receive a $1,000 credit toward their property taxes or $500 toward their water bill.
Click here for more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply.

The municipally funded program is administered by The County Foundation. Visit The County Foundation website to learn more and get answers to frequently asked questions.
The municipality has compiled a list of additional resources to help residents who are having difficulty paying household expenses. Information about these agencies and programs is available at thecounty.ca/help-with-payments
For information about tax bills and payments, contact tax@pecounty.on.ca. For information about water/wastewater bills and payments, contact waterbilling@pecounty.on.ca. For telephone service, call 613.476.2148 ext. 1023 or 613.962.9108 ext. 1023.

AccessAbility Awareness Day Event
2025-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Picton Library, 208 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
Join us for a day of awareness and community education as we move towards a more accessible County!
Together we will discuss important topics such as:

Understanding the challenges associated with mobility restrictions
Navigating downtown in a wheelchair
Understanding the importance of auditory cues

For more information contact:
clerks@pecounty.on.ca

Public Meeting: Wilkinson Memorial Park
2025-06-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Wilkinson Memorial Park, 2699 County Rd 8, Waupoos, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
The County of Prince Edward is hosting a kick-off meeting for a pathway plan and park design at Wilkinson Memorial Park on Thursday, June 12.
The meeting will take place on from 9 am – 10 am at the park (2699 County Road 8, Waupoos).
The municipality is working with VTLA Studio to develop a plan to improve the park. The public is welcome to attend the kick-off meeting to learn more and share their feedback.
The Wilkinson Memorial Park pathway plan and park design is 1 of 10 parkland projects across Prince Edward County that are being supported by funds from the Parkland Reserve. Provincial legislation requires municipalities to spend a certain portion of funds in their Parkland Reserve. The funds in this reserve come from developers who provide cash instead of dedicating parkland to the municipality. Municipalities are required to spend those funds in the same geographic area as the development.
An initial consultation for Wilkinson Memorial Park identified the desire for an outdoor rink at the park. However, given the challenges of making ice during recent unpredictable winters, Council directed staff during the 2025 deliberations to use the $80,000 for park improvements instead.
The Wilkinson Memorial Park currently has a tennis and pickleball court with basketball hoops. There is a playground and band shelter. The park also has an old baseball diamond and a large green space with new trees that were planted a year ago. Also on the property is a canteen and shaded picnic area.
For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 ext. 1023, 613.962.9108 ext. 1023, or email info@pecounty.on.ca.

The Ontario Heritage Conference
2025-06-19, 2025-06-20, 2025-06-21
The 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference is scheduled for June 19th to 21st in Prince Edward County!
A wide variety of sessions are planned for an informative and interesting few days that expand on the theme How Tourism, Economic Development & The Local Community Benefit from Adaptive Re-Use.
Thursday June 19
Enjoy socializing with your fellow heritage enthusiasts over a selection of drinks and snacks at the Crystal Palace from 5 pm to 9pm with early registration starting at 2 pm. The Crystal Palace is one of the world’s few surviving replicas of the famed glass structure inspired by the original Crystal Palace created by Sir Joseph Paxton in 1851 for the Great Exhibition in London England. The evening presentation will be by local historian Peter Lockyer, who has worked and supported the County’s heritage sector for decades. Peter will highlight the value of creating a Heritage Economy where local history can enhance the provision of goods and services, making history a significant economic driver. After the welcome reception and as capacity allows attendees can join ACO PEC for an architectural walking tour of downtown Picton, to see how chimney swifts, a species at risk in Ontario, use local heritage buildings as habitat.
Friday, June 20
Almost all conference offerings including breakfast, lunch and dinner will be at BASE31, located on the historic site of a 70-acre WWII air training base in Picton that is now a premier cultural destination, offering a unique setting for all types of events with acres of history and heritage to explore. The morning keynote moderated by Michael McClelland, Principal of ERA Architects is TERROIR: How is heritage conservation the impetus for economic development? Just as the concept of “terroir” is the foundation for good wine, heritage buildings and their landscapes are assets that can spur economic development through adaptive re-use. The morning session will end with a Pictorial Tour of Adaptive Re-use in Prince Edward County presented by ACO PEC followed by lunch. The afternoon will bring lots of programming choices for conference guests with topics ranging from Public Art to Social Justice, from Practical tools for heritage volunteers to 50yrs of the Heritage Act and Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na Language & Cultural Centre will share a 25-year history of preserving the Mohawk Language. The evening, will include some social time followed by the Gala Dinner and a presentation from Tim Jones, CEO of Base 31 who will share his thoughts on adaptive heritage and how it has been applied at Base31 to create a new space of value for the community. Guests are welcome to stay after dinner to tour the new Base31 museum that houses a Lancaster Bomber and to explore and enjoy the plethora of art installations and captivating experiences this space has to offer.
Saturday, June 21
Attendees will have a few choices on offer to get out and about in Prince Edward County and beyond! Programming ranges from a South Shore Adventure tour with ACO PEC, visiting some lesser known heritage delights to joining an accomplished group of local designers, builders and makers each of whom have contributed to the ongoing heritage restoration and revitalization of an East Lake Farm. There will also be a morning tour of the Picton Armory built in 1913, once used as a recruiting depot during WWI and WWII and now retrofitted for shops and services; as well as an early afternoon guided walking tour of Glenwood Cemetery; and a late afternoon visit to Macaulay Church for a presentation about Secret Societies and their Stained Glass. Heritage Belleville are also offering an intimate tour of Belleville’s downtown Memorial Market Place, City Hall, and City Market.
The conference will wrap up by recognizing and celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day with Tom Wilson & The Mohawk Choir performing at the beautiful Regent Theatre in historic downtown Picton on Saturday at 7:30pm. The Tom Wilson Mohawk Symphony, with its deeply personal themes and universal resonance, represents a landmark moment in contemporary Canadian music, inviting audiences on a transformative journey of discovery and connection.
Admission to all conference events are included with your conference ticket unless otherwise noted and as capacity allows. Accommodations and transportation are not included. For more information about the conference including accommodations, deals, a PDF Program, and other local attractions click here.

Public Information Centre (PIC): York Street Reconstruction Project
2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
The County of Prince Edward is hosting a public information centre (PIC) for the York Street reconstruction project in Picton on Thursday, June 19.
The PIC will take place at the Picton Town Hall (2 Ross Street) from 6-8 pm.
The project, approved by Council in 2024, will see York Street reconstructed between Picton Main Street and Mary Street. The municipality will replace a large sanitary sewer and install a new watermain. The project will also include a new roadway, curbs and sidewalk. Construction for this project is slated for fall 2025.
At the PIC, the municipality will:

Present and review the detailed designs for the project
Provide local residents with more information about potential impacts of the project
Gather input from residents about the project

If you are interested in receiving further information on this project, contact Jeff Shortt, Project Manager, at jshortt@pecounty.on.ca or call 613.476.2148 extension 1007.

County of Prince Edward Public Library: June Author Series
2025-06-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Picton Library, 208 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
In celebration and recognition of Canadian Multiculturalism Day and Pride Month:

June 19: Martha Bátiz
Book: A Daughter’s Place

June 26: Saad Omar Khan
Book: Drinking the Ocean

Thanks to the sponsorship of the Huff Family Fund through the County Foundation this series is FREE to attend.
All welcome.
All events are at the Picton Library at 7 pm.
Please visit the event page for more information: https://www.peclibrary.org/authors/

Tom Wilson Mohawk Symphony and Drumming Circle
2025-06-21 14:00 - 22:00 | The Regent Theatre, 224 Main Street, Picton, ON, K0K 2T0, Canada
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in the County with Tom Wilson, renowned musician, artist, and storyteller. Tom brings the discovery of his Mohawk heritage to life through the Mohawk Symphony. This innovative work blends personal narratives, classical influences, and contemporary sounds, creating a musical tapestry that resonates deeply with audiences.
This event is presented by The Regent Theatre. For more information, and to purchase tickets please visit The Regent Theatre’s event page.
Everyone is welcome to come early to experience a drumming circle at no cost. Please note, tickets must be purchased to attend the concert taking place after the drumming circle.
Whispering Wind Singers
The drumming circle will take place from 2 pm to 6 pm in the laneway between the Picton Library and the Regent Theatre.
Sponsored by: Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén: na with support from The County

Public Open House: Wellington Beach Improvement and Management Plan
2025-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Wellington and District Community Centre, 111 Belleville Street, Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0, Canada
The municipality is hosting a public open house to share results from the Wellington Beach Improvement and Management Plan on Wednesday, June 25.
The public open house will take place at the Wellington and District Community Centre (111 Belleville Street) from 4 – 6 pm.
The purpose of the open house is to introduce residents to the recommendations from the Wellington Beach Improvement and Management Plan. This plan builds on the community consultation completed in 2022, which identified community ideas and priorities for the Wellington Rotary Beach Revitalization project. Click here for more information on the project.
County staff will be on hand to share findings from the Management Plan and recommended next steps.
For more information on this open house, contact Albert Paschkowiak, Environmental Services and Sustainability Supervisor, at apaschkowiak@pecounty.on.ca or 613.476.2148 ext. 4004.
