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Council Approves Heritage Permit for the Demolition of Unsafe Portions of Cavan Street File Factory
Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 03:58 PM
At a Special Meeting last night, Council considered staff report PS-06-24 recommending that a heritage permit be issued to proceed with the demolition of Block 2 of the structure at 121 Cavan Street, as requested by the owner of the property.
After much deliberation, an amended motion was proposed, and Council approved a Heritage Permit allowing the demolition of Block 2 of the structure located at 121 Cavan Street. Council directed staff to incorporate provisions in the permit that authorizes a...
Important Upcoming Dates for the Walton Street Reconstruction
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 03:59 PM
Last month, the Municipality of Port Hope awarded the contract for the next phase of the Walton Street Reconstruction Project to Clearway Construction. Since then, staff have been in communication with the contractor to determine the construction schedule. The focus for 2024 is to replace the underground infrastructure from just east of Queen Street to Cavan Street. For 2025, the Municipality plans to allocate resources for the third phase, which will address the remaining segment from Cavan...
Special Council Meeting - March 19, 2024
Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2024 04:58 PM
A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope. The agenda has been posted on the Municipal website.
At the Special Council Meeting, Council members will receive and consider a Staff Report regarding a Heritage Demolition Permit Application for 121 Cavan Street (Block 2).
A structural assessment report, conducted by structural engineering firm LEA Consulting LTD, has been provided to the...
Filming Activities at Lakeshore Road and Town Hall – March 22
Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2024 10:05 AM
The following details are under review pending the issuance of a film permit.
Reaper’s Image Productions is expected back in Port Hope on March 22 to film more scenes for their upcoming project, “Greetings from Fairview”. Please be advised of the following impacts:
Day filmingThe production company has rented the Council Chambers in Town Hall on March 21 and 22. During these dates, residents can expect film equipment outside of Town Hall and a higher volume of activity in and around Town Hall....
New Balanced Employment Initiative Launched
Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 04:03 PM
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - Port Hope, ON
Through a collaborative partnership, the Municipality of Port Hope, the Chamber of Commerce, and Contact North—a bilingual community-based distance education and training network—have unveiled an innovative online training platform called the Balanced Employment Initiative. This project, which has received partial funding from the Province of Ontario's Rural Economic Development (RED) Program, represents the result of a year-long...