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Expression of Interest

Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP)

Prince Edward-Lennox & Addington Social Services (PELASS), as the Consolidated Municipal Services Manager (CMSM) for the Counties of Prince Edward and Lennox & Addington, is accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified and experienced organizations that are seeking financial assistance for programs and services that aim to prevent, address and reduce homelessness within the Counties

This year the County of Lennox and Addington completed a reconstruction project on County Road 11 through the Village of Selby. The funding received through the Canada Community-Building Fund (formerly known as the Gas Tax Fund), supported the County to complete the re-construction of County Road 11 through the village.

Lennox and Addington County owns and manages forest properties covering 466 hectares (1,150 acres) on five tracts of land within the Township of Addington Highlands.  A Forest Management Plan was developed in 2002 which sets out the forest management activities for a 20 year period. 

As of 1:00 pm today, after reviewing weather reports that the County subscribes to, and observing the current weather, sidewalk conditions and road conditions, the County of Lennox and Addington has declared an END to the Significant Weather Event.  This is in accordance with the Minimum Maintenance Standards, Ont.Reg. 239/02.

Lennox and Addington County and the local municipal roads have reopened; however, motorists are advised to use caution, since they may encounter abandoned vehicles or other obstructions.  Pedestrians are cautioned that sidewalks remain narrower than normal and sections may be icy.

At 11:00AM this morning, the County of Lennox and Addington along with Greater Napanee, Loyalist, and Stone Mills Townships have declared a state of local emergency due to the severity of the continuing storm that is impacting our region.

All residents within the County of Lennox and Addington including Loyalist Township, Town of Greater Napanee, Stone Mills, and Addington Highlands are asked to stay at home and shelter in place. 

All residents are advised to stay off the County and local roads as many roads or sections of a road are impassable due to snow drifts and extremely low visibility.

December 22, 2022 as of 4:00 pm today - After reviewing weather reports that the County of Lennox and Addington subscribes to, and observing the weather warnings issued by Environment Canada, the County of Lennox and Addington is declaring a significant weather event in the municipality, as defined within the Minimum Maintenance Standards Regulation Ont. 239/02. 

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