TOWN OF CARMANVILLE

The Municipal Building is open to the public but you must wear a mask while inside the building.  There are masks available in the lobby if you do not have your own.  Hand sanitizer is also provided for your use.  All COVID-19 guidelines must be followed while inside the Municipal Buildings.  Although the building is open, payments by e-transfer and phone inquiries are encouraged whenever possible.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Town Operations during COVID-19

Effective June 8^th, 2020 the Municipal Building will re-open to the public with the following restrictions:

- Only 1 person is allowed in the building at a time

- Hand sanitizer and masks are provided for customer use upon entering the building.

- Payments will be accepted through the wicket only: however, e-transfers and payments by mail are encouraged rather that in person whenever possible. The Town email address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

-  Inquiries should be made by phone or email to limit the amount of people entering the building. The Town phone number is 534-2814.

For the protection of both Town Workers and Residents, please adhere to all Public Health Orders regarding COVID-19 including the 2 meter Physical Distance Requirement.

Permits:

Permits are required for Exterior Repairs and Renovations, Construction of Sheds, Construction of Green Houses, Construction of Fences, and Construction of Houses. Please call the office for further information regarding permits.

Garbage Collection

Effective June 8^th, 2020 Garbage will return to the normal schedule – prior to COVID-19 – meaning garbage will be collected throughout the community on Wednesdays only.

Tax Arrears/Water Shut Offs:

All taxes prior to 2020 should be paid in full. The deadline for 2020 Taxes is June 30^th, 2020. Interest will be charged on all outstanding property tax balances after that date. Water shut-offs will be scheduled within the next month for all houses or businesses that have an outstanding balance prior to 2020 unless an agreement for monthly payments has been set up. Contact the office for further information regarding Agreements.

Bingo:

Bingo at the Rec Center will not resume until the Chief Medical Officer’s Public Health Orders allow.

Rental of the Rec. Center

The Rec. Center will not be available for Rentals until the Chief Medical Officer’s Public Health Orders allow.

Playground:

The Town is currently working on the restoration of the Playground to meet code. However, Playgrounds are to remain closed until the Chief Medical Officer’s Public Health Orders allow.

Walking Trails:

The walking trail is open to public use adhering to the 2 meter Physical Distance requirement as stated by the Public Health Orders.

Interpretation Center:

The Interpretation Center will remain closed to the Public until the Chief Medical Officer’s Public Health Orders allow.

Community Gardens:

The Community Garden boxes have all been allotted and participants are required to follow the Public Health Orders and guidelines as provided.

COVID-19 information and updates can be found on the Provincial Government Website: https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19 and on the Federal Government Website: www.canada.ca/coronavirus.

Thank you everyone for following the Public Health Orders and keeping our community safe to this point. Please continue to Stay Safe and enjoy your summer.

PUBLIC NOTICE

GARBAGE COLLECTION

Re:  COVID-19

Effective March 25^th, 2020 please note the following changes in Garbage Collection:

Wednesdays:

Garbage will be collected on Main Street and Noggin Cove Road ONLY.

Thurdays:

Garbage will be collected on Main Street South and Howell’s Avenue ONLY.

These changes are due to the restrictions regarding the health and safety of our workers.  Only the full time outside worker will be performing these duties at this time.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Dianne Goodyear

Town Clerk/Manager             

March 18, 2020

To all Residents:

Re:      Coronavirus (COVID-19) 2020

The Town of Carmanville will continue to provide services while protecting our residents and workers to the best of our ability. In this respect, due to the ongoing concerns over the Coronavirus, all group events and activities within our public facilities are cancelled as of today. This includes Weekly Bingo, and Rentals of the Recreation Center for group events such as showers, birthday parties, etc. Fire Department meetings and training, Recreation Committee and Habitat Committee meetings are also cancelled.

Council Meetings will be held Closed to the public until further notice.

Whenever possible, please communicate by phone, email, or mail rather than in person if you need to talk to our town staff. The Town email address is: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For the safety of our employees, in person payments and inquiries will be dealt with through the wicket – not in the office.

Please take all necessary precautions to protect yourself from this virus. All pertinent information about the Coronavirus can be found on the following government websites: Federal Website: www.canada.ca/coronavirus. Provincial Website: www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/. Please Stay Safe Everyone!

Keith Howell

Mayor

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Compost Bins Available

Compost Bins are available at the Town Office for $25

Dianne Goodyear 

Town Clerk/Manager

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

The Home Energy Savings Program (HESP) is a provincial initiative designed to assist low income households ($32,500 or less) who consume 15,000+ kWh of electricity annually in making energy efficient retrofits to their homes.  The program assists clients with retrofits that will make their homes more affordable and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
 
General Information

• Applications will be available July 4, 2017.
• Clients who have received the Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) will not be eligible for HESP.
• NLHC will provide a pre- and post-energy inspection.
• Grants of up to $5,000 will be available.
• Applicants will be selected on a “first come, first served” basis.

HESP Upgrades
Examples of some repairs that will create energy efficiency are: basement and attic insulation; and draft-proofing.
 
For more information, please contact Newfoundland Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) at 724-3000 (toll free at 1-866-331-3436) or e-mail:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Did you know?

-         Indiscriminate dumping is an ongoing problem in our community

-         The cost to clean up the indiscriminate is borne by the town – your tax dollars are going towards cleaning up somebody else’s mess

-         That if the person doing the indiscriminate dumping can be determined, he/she can be forced to clean up the mess and can also be fined

Following are pictures taken around our community of indiscriminate dumping.  In some areas, it is very difficult, maybe impossible to clean up the debris due to the location.

If you know who is responsible please do the right thing and report them.  Let’s take pride in our community and work together to make it a better, cleaner place to live.

Carmanville Rec. Center Rental Rates

The Carmanville Recreation Center

Is available for Rent at the Following Rates:

½ day - $30.00

Full Day - $75.00

Rental Rate is based on the period from the time the key is picked up until it is returned.

Contact for Rental – Jackie MacIsaac

Phone – 534-2463

*Due to COVID-19 Guidelines the Rec. Center will not be available to rent until further notice.

CRAFTS

The Carmanville Habitat Committee is inviting local craftspeople to supply their craft shop, located within the Interpretation Centre, with home made crafts for the upcoming 2017 tourist season.  Interested persons are asked to please contact Dianne Goodyear at the Town Office (534-2814) or Linda Bailet (534-2287)