Council connection: Georgina's COVID-19 programs extending into 2021

Town offering deferrals for tax, water bill payments, writes Mayor Margaret Quirk

Yorkregion.com
Feb. 5, 2021

In 2020, the Town of Georgina initiated programs to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our local business community and residents.

The town recognizes that in 2021, many of these impacts continue. To assist, the town is again offering deferrals for tax and water bill payments for property owners who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eligible applicants will have their Feb. 26, 2021 instalment deferred until April 26, 2021, meaning no penalty or interest charges. Eligible applicants may also have their quarterly water or wastewater bill deferred penalty-free until April 26, 2021, or until their next billing cycle after that.

Property owners must apply to the Town of Georgina in order to receive the deferral.

To apply, visit georgina.ca/taxes.

Between Feb. 6 and Feb. 19, you’re invited to experience the "Taste of Georgina," a fixed-price food event that will allow you to support local business and enjoy some wonderful meals. Three-course fixed-price menus will be offered at $15, $20 or $25 for lunch and $25, $35 or $45 for dinner (taxes and gratuities not included) per person.

Please remember to support all of our local businesses; many are offering curbside pick-up, online stores and free delivery.

This time of year, safety on the ice is always top of mind. A reminder that Storm Water Management Ponds are not designed for recreational use. They are designed to have water flow into them during rain or snowmelt events and to flow out. Ice that forms can be thin and weak, due to the water below dropping in depth.

While ‘attractive’ as a rink or skating location, they can be extremely dangerous and pose many safety risks for residents. To learn more, visit georgina.ca/StormwaterPond.

For updates on Georgina and COVID-19, visit our website.

Stay safe and well and please limit your trips outside your home for essential purposes only.