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Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Agendas and Minutes page of our website. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Council Meeting:

The following are highlights from the Council Meeting.

Water System Financial Plan

Council approved the Water System Financial Plan. The approved water/wastewater...

A reminder to residents that there will be no municipal transit service or staff services on Monday, August 2, 2021 for the Civic Holiday. Transit and municipal staff services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

For urgent services related to water or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press "2" to reach our after-hours emergency line.

Residents are advised that on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, a slight interruption to the water distribution system may take place. Staff will be performing maintenance work on the system between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. and this may cause a temporary reduction in water pressure throughout the urban area of the Municipality.

For questions or concerns, please contact Works and Engineering staff.

2021-07-27

Residents are advised that Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services attended to a call at Town Hall this evening after receiving a report of smoke in the basement of the building. Firefighters responded quickly and have confirmed that there is a small amount of smoke but no active fire in the building. Investigations as to the cause of the smoke are continuing. No injuries have been reported. 

2021-07-24

The Port Hope Public Library Board is currently reviewing its strategic planning priorities for the years 2021 to 2024. In order to collect as much useful input as possible, the community is invited to complete a short survey about the Library's services and programs. Your feedback is very important. It will help the Library Board and its staff identify the areas where improvements can be made to current services and plan appropriately for new services that will meet community needs.

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