By 1984, it was closed as a fire hazard; fund raising allowed for repairs, and the hall was re-opened in 1993. On January 1, 2001, Bayfield merged with Hensall, Zurich, Stanley and Hay to create Bluewater Municipality and the Bayfield Town Hall was used for community events.
The Bayfield town hall had become a fire hazard by 1984, but thanks to fundraising efforts, it was restored and reopened in 1993. In 2001, Bayfield merged with other towns to create Bluewater Municipality, and the old town hall continued to serve as a community center.