The Municipality of Brockton wants the community to remain vigilant in the fight against COVID-19 despite declining numbers of reported COVID-19 cases in Grey and Bruce Counties.
Residents are reminded to respect physical distancing requirements and avoid gatherings of more than five people.
The Chief Fire Official for Brockton has lifted the open-air burn ban for residents wishing to enjoy a small open-air fire.
Residents are reminded to respect physical distancing requirements and avoid gatherings of more than five people.
The Chief Fire Official for Brockton has lifted the open-air burn ban for residents wishing to enjoy a small open-air fire.
Residents are reminded that the Open Air Burn By-Law prohibits burn barrels and incinerators at all times.
Please call the Municipal Office at 519-881-2223 to obtain an agricultural burn permit. Permits are not required for recreational campfires.
Fire departments remind residents of the following open-air burning safety precautions: • Remove all vegetation and other material that could spread the fire prior to burning • Burn only clean, dry wood (burning of waste is prohibited) • Never leave a fire unattended • Keep the fire on a non-combustible surface and away from other combustibles • Have an adequate supply of water available to extinguish the fire
Fireworks are not recommended at this time for health and safety and fire response reasons.
As of today, the Brockton Community Garden, located on Jane Street in Walkerton will reopen with certain restrictions and appropriate physical distancing.
The Municipality of Brockton has implemented a safety plan with increased protocols to reopen the Community Garden to ensure that no more than five plot owners may visit the garden at one time.
On May 8, 2020, Mayor Peabody issued an Order prohibiting residents from participating in or visiting garage sales in the Municipality of Brockton based on recommendations made by the Grey Bruce Health Unit. Garage Sales pose health risks as there is limited ability to reduce the number of visitors to less than five (5) and most transactions that occur require using cash.
The Brockton Doors Open Event was originally scheduled for September 2020 to showcase Brockton’s historical buildings, private homes, and interesting landmarks. The Doors Open Event has been postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 related risks associated with touring private homes. The cancellation of the event complies with Provincial Orders restricting gatherings over five (5) people, physical distancing, and ensures the safety and protection of our residents. We must continue to remain vigilant to protect all residents in our community.
The Municipality of Brockton will continue to obtain information and updates from the County of Bruce, The Grey Bruce Health Unit, the Province of Ontario, and other health agencies and will provide new information to residents when available.
The Municipality of Brockton will continue to take all steps necessary to maintain essential services for our residents and local businesses. Visit brockton.ca/COVID19 for updated information for residents and Brockton.ca/BusinessRecovery for updated information about businesses, or call the municipal office at 519-881-2223.