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March 19, 2020

Dawn-Euphemia officials say staff members will be serving the public behind closed doors.

The municipality declared a state of emergency Wednesday. The office remains open but officials are asking the public to do their business over the phone. Payments for services and taxes can be made on line or left in the drop box on the left side of the building. Receipts will be mailed to taxpayers.

If you need an in-person meeting, you can call the office at 519-692-5148 to talk to the office staff.

Public works staff will continue to operate and maintain the municipal roads and water system.

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