Last updated: Aug 18, 2020 at 3:47 p.m. – adds West Lincoln details.
West Niagara communities are starting to reopen additional public facilities in Week 3 of Stage 3 of Ontario’s COVID-19 reopening plan.
Lincoln and Grimsby have announced the following changes to their town services. West Lincoln town staff, reached by the Niagara Info, says its town facilities reopening schedule has yet to be fully confirmed. But an initial bulletin below was announced this week.
Lincoln
Lincoln public facilities are re-opening with reduced capacity. These services will be accessed through pre-registrations or appointment only.
Town Hall – Aug. 10
- Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- The lobby and payment counters in the Finance Department are open to the public.
- Meeting spaces booked according to need and under department discretion.
- Services can be accessed online (https://lincoln.ca/coronavirus-pandemic/online-phone-services) or call 905-564-2799 ext. 319 to book an appointment.
Fleming Centre – Aug. 10
- Hours of operation:
- Monday- Friday: 10 am to 8:30 pm
- Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
- Walk tracks and dry arena surface open for use.
- Registration available online starting August 4 or by phone 905-563-2799 ex. 319.
Lincoln Libraries – Aug. 10
- Hours of Operation at the Fleming Branch (Beamsville) and Moses F. Rittenhouse Branch (Vineland):
- Tuesday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Register by calling the Fleming Branch at 905-563-7014 or the Moses F. Rittenhouse Branch at 905-562-5711.
Facility Rentals & Permits – Aug. 10
- Rental requests approved on a case-to-case basis.
- More information on rental requests can be found online at https://lincoln.ca/facility-and-rental-information, or by calling 905-563-2799 ex. 319.
Pathstone Mental Health Program Hear & Now Clinic – August 6
- Located in the Fleming Centre
- Hours of operations:
- Every Thursday – 9 am to 4:30 pm
- Call 1-800-263-4944 to book an appointment.
Lincoln Fire Rescue – Station 1 – Aug. 10
- 4594 Ontario St., Beamsville.
- The administration office will be open.
Lincoln Community Centre – Lincoln Senior’s Club – Aug. 10
- During the month August these acitivties will start up again:
- Pickleball (Maximum of 4 people. Masks must be worn in facility but are not required during play).
- Euchre (Maximum of 12 people in the craft/activity room. Mask must be worn during play).
- Billiards (Maximum of 4 people – 2 per table. Masks and gloves must be worn during play)
- Common spaces (subject to occupancy restrictions)
- Questions about this service can be directed to Seniors’ Executive, activity leaders, or the Town of Lincoln by calling: 905-563-2799 ext. 319.
Grimsby:
Public Library Computer Appointments – Opened Aug. 4
- Time slots available Monday-Friday
- 10 am to 10:45 am
- 11 am to 11:45 am.
- You can book 1 slot per day and up to 3 slots per week. Additional information found on the public library website
- Call to book an appointment: 905-945-5142.
Pathstone Mental Health Program Appointments (Library) – Reopened Aug. 5
- Grimsby Public Library
- Hours of Operation:
- Wednesdays at 9:45 am, 11:45 am & 2:30 pm
- Call 1-800-263-4944 to book an appointment.
West Lincoln:
West Lincoln Public Library – Smithville – Aug. 17
- Browsing & Computer Appointments:
- Tuesday – Thursday & Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Curbside Pickup Appointments
- Tuesday – Thursday & Saturday: 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Call 905-957-3756 to book an appointment
West Lincoln Public Library – Wellandport – Aug. 17
- Browsing & Computer Appointments:
- Wednesday – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Curbside Pickup Appointments
- Monday – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Wednesday – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Call 905-386-6792 to book an appointment
West Lincoln Public Library – Caistorville – Aug. 17
- Browsing & Computer Appointments:
- Saturday – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Curbside Pickup Appointments
- Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Call 905-692-4290 to book an appointment
Walking Track at the West Lincoln Community Centre – Aug. 10
• Hours of operation: Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Walking track will be open
• Arena and gym will remain closed
• Facilities rentals reviewed on case to case basis
• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Township Municipal Office – Aug. 17
West Lincoln city officials have announced that many township facilities and services will re-open on Aug. 17 by appointment only. Appointments can be made at the Township Municipal Office in person or virtually, Monday through Friday from the 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
These businesses include:
- Building permit application, inspections, and by-law complaints
- Lottery Licenses
- Commissioning of documents and affidavits
- Zoning inquiries
- Sign By-law, Fence Bylaw, & site alteration applications
- Policy planning inquires
- Development application
- Consent and minor variance applications
- Community improvement plans & incentives
- Recycling bins for new homeowners who qualify
- Water test bottle available for pick-up
To book an appointment, residents can visit the Township Municipal Office located at: 318 Canborough St. Smithville, ON or contact the office via phone: 905-957-3346 or by email.
For more information about a specific service, you can call 905-957-3346 to inquire or visit the town website at https://www.westlincoln.ca/ for updates.
All current COVID-19 safety measures (e.g. mandatory face coverings, social distancing, etc.) must be followed when using the facilities mentioned in this article.
[1:01 p.m., 2020-08-13] Daniela Fortino: The updated west lincoln section
All current COVID-19 safety measures (e.g. mandatory face coverings, social distancing, etc) must be followed when using the facilities mentioned in this article.
More info:
Lincoln libraries
Grimsby town website
Lincoln town website
West Lincoln website
Note: This article will be updated as new information comes in.