The Town of Cobourg is asking for the community’s patience and understanding as the Town takes some time to assess the implications of the most recent public health measures as announced on May 20th by the Province of Ontario.
In a further effort to combat the spread of COVID-19 while relieving pressures on the health care system, the province announced a Road to Reopen plan and the continued enforcement of the Stay-at-Home Order which includes the extension of the order to June 2, 2021.
As new public health measures are announced the Town of Cobourg needs time to assess the new guidelines, regulations and implications to municipal programs and services, and the logistics involved with our required response. These potential new measures being assessed, include:
As of May 21, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. EST:
Outdoor gatherings limits for social gatherings and organized public events will be expanded to 5 people, including different households.
The following outdoor recreational amenities will be open in Cobourg including basketball courts, tennis and pickleball courts, soccer and baseball fields, the skate park and playgrounds.
The Cobourg Marina boat launch will open.
The Cobourg Marina outdoor public washrooms will now have extended hours from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.
As of May 26, 2021 at 6 p.m. EST:
- Municipal Council will meet for a Special Council Meeting at 6 p.m. via Zoom Videoconference to review the Victoria Park Beach report and operations moving forward for the summer of 2021. View the agenda.
The Victoria Park Beach will remain closed until the Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 26th at 6 p.m. takes place and a decision is made on the future operations of the beach.
“I would like to sincerely thank the community for their patience and understanding as we continue to work through these new provincial guidelines,” said Mayor John Henderson for the Town of Cobourg. “Town staff will continue to communicate decisions and important updates that may come from our Special Council Meeting on May 26th and until then please stay the course, stay home and stay safe.”
Stay Informed
The Town of Cobourg will continue to put out new information as it becomes available across its dedicated COVID-19 webpages (www.cobourg.ca/covid) and social media channels.
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