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Municipality of Brighton

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35 Alice Street,
Brighton, ON K0K 1H0
Phone: 613-475-0670
Fax: 613-475-3453

COVID-19 Reopening Information

The health and safety of our community members and staff is the Municipality of Brighton’s top priority. This page includes the municipality's latest COVID–19 information and updates. We are committed to ensuring that we inform and connect with our residents, businesses and community members during the COVID–19 pandemic.

What's Open, Closed and Changes to Service

The Municipality of Brighton has reopened several of its outdoor amenities for public use and some of its public buildings for limited use. Please refer to the chart below for the status of re-openings.

Brighton Municipal Centre - 35 Alice Street

As of Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 the Brighton Municipal Centre will reopen to the public by appointment only for many Municipal Services.

To book an appointment please contact the Brighton Municipal Centre at 613-475-0670 during regular operating hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday). Visit Brighton.ca to contact Council Members.

Walk-In service (no appointment necessary) for cash or debit payments for property taxes, water bills, garbage bag tags, some fees and charges is permitted.

Public health protocols will be implemented, including screening upon entry to the Brighton Municipal Centre and adherence to the following:

Community members requiring in-person assistance are asked to adhere to the following protocol:

Those wishing to conduct municipal business are asked to use the entrance door located on Dundas Street. Visitors are asked to exit the building using the stairs, (if possible), to ensure physical distancing.

Upon entering, wait to respond to screening questions and provide contact information.

Wear a mask or face covering ( with exceptions to those who have health, respiratory and sensory issues, various disabilities; are unable to remove the mask without assistance; and children under the age of two).

Maintain physical distancing from others and adhere to physical distancing markers.

Follow directional arrows located on the floor.

Use hand sanitizer when entering and exiting the building.

Fire Hall- Brighton Station 1, 20 Elizabeth Street

Open Monday – Wednesday - 8:30 till 4:30, Thursday and Friday by Appointment.

For in person service please enter at the Alice Street entrance only.

Closed Noon till 1:00 pm daily.

King Edward Arena/Community Centre- 75 Elizabeth Street

On Tuesday, September 8th, the King Edward Community Centre will reopen for limited use with operating hours of Monday to Friday from 8:00 am- 10:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Community Members who would like to schedule a booking are asked to contact Jim Millar at 613-475-0302 or millar@brighton.ca

On Monday, September 28th, the King Edward Arena will reopen for limited use of the ice pad with operating hours of Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. Community Members who would like to schedule a booking are asked to contact Jim Millar at 613-475-0302 or millar@brighton.ca

Community Members are asked to adhere to the following:

commit to screening upon entry

Enter and exit facilities through the south entrance for all purposes

Queue outside of the recreation facility to visit the designated screening area, respond to screening questions and provide contact information.

Wear a mask or face covering (with the exception of those who have health, respiratory and sensory issues, various disabilities; are unable to remove the mask without assistance; and children under the age of two).

Maintain physical distancing from others and adhere to physical distancing markers.

Follow directional arrows located on the floor.

Use hand sanitizer when entering and exiting the building.

NOTE* There will be no PUBLIC SKATING at this time.

KING EDWARD PARK ARENA ICE RENTAL REQUIREMENTS-COVID 19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Public Works and Development Centre – 67 Sharp Road

On Tuesday, September 8th, the Public Works and Development Centre will reopen to the public with operating hours of Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Public health protocols will be implemented, including screening upon entry to the Public Works and Development Centre and adherence to the following:

Enter and exit through the main entrance

Wear a mask or face covering (with the exception of those who have health, respiratory and sensory issues, various disabilities; are unable to remove the mask without assistance; and children under the age of two).
Maintain physical distancing from others and adhere to physical distancing markers

Follow directional arrows located on the floor

Use hand sanitizer when entering and exiting the building

What's Closed

The following municipal facilities remain closed to the public:

Codrington Library

Senior Citizens Centre

Information on additional Municipal Amenities

Public Libraries: http://www.brighton.library.on.ca/

Curling Club: https://brightoncurlingclub.ca/

YMCA: https://ymcanrt.org/

Amenity	Status
Off-leash Dog Park	Open
Tennis courts	Open-casual use only
Pickle ball courts	Open-casual use only
Baseball diamonds	Open-Team sports can resume play. Participants must adhere to the Province’s emergency orders, health authority guidelines of governing sport organizations. For bookings contact millar@brighton.ca
Soccer and sports fields	Open-Team sports can resume play. Participants must adhere to the Province’s emergency orders, health authority guidelines of governing sport organizations. For bookings contact millar@brighton.ca
Skate park	Open
Splash pad	Open May 24-Sept 8
Permanent park washrooms	Open May 24-Sept 8
Municipal playgrounds, play structures and outdoor gym equipment	Open
Ontario/Bay Street Boat launches	Open