Town of Kippens

A Huge Thank-you to Leon, Randy, Tim and Bill for the Awesome fireworks display last evening!

Due to the Fog, Kippens Canada Day Fireworks have been Cancelled. They are rescheduled for Sunday evening at 10PM.

Kippens Canada Day Celebrations! Please submit entries to [email protected] by 4pm July 2nd.

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR KIPPENS SPRING CLEANUP

IMPORTANT READ FIRE BAN IS NOW IN EFFECT April 21, 2020 until Sept. 30, 2020 Fisheries and Land Resources... Public Advisory: Open Fire Ban A ban on open fires is now in effect for all of Newfoundland and Labrador. The ban specifically prohibits the setting of all open fires on forest land or within 300 meters of forest land for all regions of the province. The declaration will remain in effect until September 30 and includes a ban on grass burning, brush burning, campfires and personal fireworks. Gas barbeques and CSA approved patio wood burning devices are excluded from the ban, except in municipalities that have issued a ban for these devices. Historically, 80 per cent of forest fires in the province are caused by people. The open fire ban has been declared with the goal of reducing the number of wildfires requiring action by Fisheries and Land Resources fire staff, local and volunteer fire departments, and other first responders during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and is consistent with actions being taken by other forest fire fighting agencies in Canada to lower the risks associated with COVID-19 exposure. The minimum fine associated with the violation of the fire ban proclamation is $1000. The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources has already recorded five wildfires this year related to burning of grass by individuals. The public are encouraged to report any wildfires or any open burning being conducted in violation of the fire ban by calling 1-866-709-FIRE (3473) or their nearest local Forestry and Wildlife District Office. -30- Media contact: Craig Renouf. Media Relations Manager Fisheries and Land Resources [email protected] 709-637-2923, 640-6922

Dear residents: We are at a critical point in our efforts to flatten the curve on COVID-19. We are all working hard to do this in our communities. We have to take care of one another, now more than ever. The Easter long weekend is upon us. We know that this normally means getting together with family and loved ones to celebrate, and to eat together. But this year is different. It has to be. What we do this weekend will impact what happens as we move forward. ... You need to stay home this weekend. You should not be gathering; you should not be socializing with others; you should not be having Easter dinners with people outside of your immediate household. We encourage you to connect with others, but at a distance. Be sure to call your family and friends. If you need any mental health supports to get you through, please refer to the province’s resource list here: https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/resources-2/ I know that this is hard. But we all need to stay home and stay safe, for everyone. Sincerely, Mayor Debbie Brake-Patten

The April 9th Monthly Public Council Meeting has been Cancelled due to COVID-19. The public will be advised when the next Public Council Meeting will be scheduled. Thank you for staying at home and staying safe by social distancing! Town of Kippens.

Municipal Taxes -- Effective immediately, the Town of Kippens will be deferring all tax payments until the end of June 2020. There will be no interest charged to residential or business taxes until after June 30th, 2020. Town of Kippens

Town of Kippens Advisory Covid-19 Precautions Town Office: ... The town office is closed to the public until further notice. Someone will be answering phone calls to address any resident concerns from 9:00am noon and 1:00pm 4:00pm. In case of an Emergency please call 709-649-0039. Tax Payments: Residents are encouraged to make payments without visiting the Town Office. Payments can be sent be mail, on-line banking or contact office to make payment by credit card. For further information please call the office at 709-643-5281. Public Events: All Public Council Meetings will be closed to the Public until further notice. All community events at the Community Center will be Cancelled until further notice. No one is to use the Community Center unless approved by the Town Manager. The Community Ice Rink will be closed indefinitely. Thank you -- Town of Kippens