City of Belleville | Municipal Government
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Update | The lower bridge on Bridge Street is now open to traffic starting today November 01, 2021.

Employment Opportunity | IT CLIENT SERVICES SUPERVISOR - Permanent. Closing Date: November 17, 2021. Details: https://careers.belleville.ca//620218e8-1dc8-4538-b245-add #BellevilleON #QuinteJobs

Community l CFB Wing Commander, Col Deming and HCol John Smylie stopped by City Hall to thank Mayor Panciuk for the City's support of the Wing Commander Golf Tournament held earlier this fall. Shown in photo left to right: HCol John Smylie, Mayor Panciuk and CFB Wing Commander, Col Deming.

Parks & Outdoor Spaces | Good news walkers and joggers! By the end of day today, the track at Mary Anne Sills Park will be open to the public. At this time, the track can be accessed through the gate on Palmer Road and Harder Drive. The artificial field (Field #2) has also had spring maintenance completed and is ready to be booked through Recreation, Culture and Community Services. The field can be accessed from the northeast gate. More information on booking is available at: http://bit.ly/2QgRrod Just a reminder that all natural grass fields in the city remain closed at this time.

Transit | Mayor Mitch Panciuk and members of the Transit Advisory Committee were pleased to join Transit Operations Manager Paul Buck for a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning to celebrate the arrival of four new NOVA buses into the Belleville Transit fleet. These are the first new buses that the City has received since 2013 and are four of five purchased (for the price of four) with the help of the federal and provincial governments. Release http://bit.ly/3c3rz7G

Announcement | Mayor Mitch Panciuk was pleased to represent the City of Belleville during an exciting announcement from The Hon. MPP Todd Smith at Westgate Lodge Long-Term Care Home this afternoon. The Province of Ontario has committed to building 72 new beds and upgrade 88 existing beds at Westgate. The City of Belleville was pleased to support this application by submitting a letter of support. Pictured, left to right: MPP Todd Smith, Crown Ridge Health Care Services Inc. Executive Officer Greg Freeman, Westgate Founder Fred Freeman and Mayor Mitch Panciuk

Community Events | Quintelicious Belleville invites you to step out of your food comfort zone and into the delicious zone with special dishes from some of Belleville’s best restaurants. Featuring 21 restaurants from across the City, Quintelicious Belleville menus are available March 1 to 31. Discover one-of-a-kind price fixed food and drink options that will warm your bellies this winter! Learn more: http://bit.ly/37Fn1SK

Community | Members of the community are invited to join the public forum on Policing and Mental Health being held virtually on March 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. Those interested in participating in the forum are asked to email the City Clerk and identify their interest to actively participate. Those interested in viewing can do so on the City’s YouTube channel. Details: http://bit.ly/3dCnE36

Grants & Funding | The City of Belleville Grant Committee is now accepting funding requests for the Social Infrastructure stream of the grant program. Apply today! Details: http://bit.ly/3tmFMDq

Community | It's Transit Driver Appreciation Day! While our usual celebrations have been postponed, we still wanted to take a moment today to say THANK YOU to all of our wonderful City drivers! If you haven't already, don't forget to thank your driver today.

Traffic Calming | The City of Belleville’s Engineering and Development Services department is now seeking residents’ input on traffic calming measures throughout the city. Please note that in accordance with the Traffic Calming Policy, traffic calming methods will only be considered on local roads within the urban areas of Ward 1 and Ward 2. Release http://bit.ly/3pqAm76

Parks & Outdoor Spaces | Please be advised that the City's tobogganing hills are CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE due to sheet ice, lack of snow and hazardous conditions. Notice has been posted and residents are asked to respect these closures for their own safety.

Employment Opportunities | The City of Belleville's Environmental Services department is now hiring for the following positions: WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR, PERMANENT - Environmental Services Dept. Closing Date: March 18, 2021. Details: https://bit.ly/3razvco WATER DISTRIBUTION INSPECTOR/LOCATOR, PERMANENT - Environmental Services Dept. Closing Date: March 18, 2021. Details: https://bit.ly/37SUDMK

Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre | While all City facilities are currently closed to the public, staff at the QSWC will continue to work behind the scenes to provide virtual programming for residents. Registration for our Winter 'A' session is open and classes begin this Monday, Jan. 18! View the activity guide (http://bit.ly/38JuuB9) and visit the website or call 613-966-4632 to register today.

Community | The 11th annual #BellLetsTalk Day is January 28. Get the dialogue started by downloading the Bell Let’s Talk conversation toolkit: http://letstalk.bell.ca/en/toolkit/

City Hall | The City of Belleville would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year! Please note that City Hall will be closed at noon on Dec. 31 and all day on Jan. 1. We will be back and ready to serve on Jan. 4 at 8:30 a.m. While this year's New Year's Levee has been cancelled, residents can catch Mayor Panciuk's New Year's address will be posted to the City's YouTube channel: youtube.com/bellevillecityhall. Subscribe to be notified!

Ice Safety | Even if ice looks safe, it isn’t! Currents in the Bay of Quinte make the ice very uneven. While there could be 8 in one area, there could only be 1 in another. Belleville Fire is reminding residents to stay off and stay safe.

Notice | Please be advised that the sale of burn permits has been suspended and burning is not permitted pending City Council’s Jan. 11 decision on the new burn bylaw.

Fire & Emergency Services | A reminder that Belleville Fire firefighters will be delivering notices to homes north of the 401 in Settlers Ridge tomorrow (Jan. 16) asking residents to remove the red protective seals around their smoke/carbon monoxide strobe detectors to ensure they are working properly.

Publications | The December edition of the Belleville Updates newsletter is online now! Another way to stay connected with what's happening in your City. Subscribe to have monthly updates delivered straight to your inbox or find it online https://bit.ly/34QkGDy

Update | City officials continue to meet with representatives of Hastings Prince Edward Public Health, Quinte Health Care, neighbouring municipalities and other community partners on an ongoing basis to receive updates on the COVID-19 situation locally and beyond. Updates since the last meeting include: https://bit.ly/3f8BZDa

Announcement | The City of Belleville was pleased to mark the completion of Phase Two of the Bell Boulevard widening project today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the intersection of Bell Boulevard and Davy Road. This event marks the completion of the 1.75 kilometre Bell Boulevard widening project in its entirety a month earlier than anticipated. Release https://bit.ly/362BYxA... Pictured, left to right: Ray Ford, Stan Czyczyro, Marcel Philippe (Barr Construction), Brent Barr (Barr Construction), Bert Barr (Barr Construction), Jordan Barr (Barr Construction), CAO Rod Bovay, Councillor Garnet Thompson, Deputy Chief Paul Patry, Councillor Bill Sandison, MPP Todd Smith, Mayor Mitch Panciuk, MP Neil Ellis, Stephen Ashton, Joe Reid.

Public Works | Clear paths result in quick and effective snow removal operations. In the event of snowfall, please ensure that cars are parked in the driveway and that sidewalks are free from obstructions. Questions about our snow removal operations? Head over to our website to learn more about the process! https://bit.ly/2ITfaHt

Grand Opening | Bewitched Beauty Studio is officially open! City Councillor Bill Sandison was pleased to attend the official grand opening of the medispa and aesthetic services studio at 1 Bridge St. East this morning. Congratulations to best friends Kara Anderson and Jewell-Ihea Jensen on the beginning of their new venture! We wish you all the best. Learn more: http://www.bewitchedbeautystudio.ca/

Important Notice | Please be advised that Elmwood Drive will be CLOSED between the CP tracks and Old Highway 2 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. TOMORROW (local traffic only) with a hard closure between the CP tracks and 70 Elmwood Dr.

Announcement | Mayor Mitch Panciuk , Board Chair Jean Czyczyro, Executive Director Hailey Graham and Vice-Chair/Incoming Chair Matt Howell were pleased to announce the relocation of the Children's Safety Village - Belleville during a media conference at Belleville City Hall this morning. The operation, currently located behind the former Belleville Police Service headquarters on Dundas Street, will be moved to West Street and McFarland Drive once demolition of the former Hil...lcrest Public School is complete. Release: https://bit.ly/3pzFaZr

Community | The City of Belleville would like to introduce an amazing community initiative called Snow Angels. Snow Angels is a neighbourhood program that matches volunteers with people in their area who need help shoveling snow from their driveways and walkways. To encourage people to get involved and to recognize the work of generous snow angels in our community, volunteers will have the chance to win some fun City of Belleville winter swag! Learn more https://bit.ly/364XyBP

Parkland and Recreation Master Plan | Miss out on registering for our PRMP VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE tonight? Stream it live from 6-8 p.m. on the City's YouTube channel as we discuss the project and answer your questions. Livestream youtube.com/BellevilleCityHall

Parkland and Recreation Master Plan | Miss out on registering for our PRMP VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE tomorrow? Stream it live from 6-8 p.m. on the City's YouTube channel as we discuss the project and answer your questions. Livestream youtube.com/BellevilleCityHall

Council | Our regular Council meeting is set to begin at 4 p.m. in Council Chamber. Download the agenda (https://bit.ly/38WBACK) and stream it live (youtube.com/BellevilleCityHall).

Update | A reminder that as case numbers continue to grow, residents are asked to remain diligent, practice public health protocols, consider additional changes to their travel/social habits & avoid any nonessential travel to other regions.