Public Notices

Temporary Closure of the Lake Street Parking Lot

Residents are advised that the parking lot and the Waterfront Trail trailhead on Lake Street, will be closed from December 14 to 22, weather permitting. This closure is to prepare the area around the Chemtron Lagoon site, which is being remediated as part of the Port Hope Area Initiative. 

Waterfront Trail access is still available on Lake Street to the south of the parking area. Alternative parking is available at Gage’s Creek (beyond 100 Lake Street) and in the parking stalls at the corner of Hope...

Special Council Meeting and Upcoming Public Planning Meetings

Residents are advised of the upcoming Special Council Meeting and Public Planning Meetings taking place on December 13 and 14, 2022.

Special Meeting of Council

A Special Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall as part of the ongoing Council Orientation. At the meeting, Council Members will be given a high-level overview of land use planning in Ontario, including but not limited to:

• The Role of Planning in Community Building

Temporary Closure of the Town Park Recreation Centre

Residents are advised that the Town Park Recreation Centre will be closed for general access and inquiries December 6, 7, and 8, re-opening on December 9, 2022. This closure will accommodate gas lines, water, and electrical tie-ins as part of the Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion project.

Due to the temporary interruptions to facility utilities and access, some registered programs and rentals may be accommodated, relocated, or cancelled during the closure. Registered program participants and...

Annual Emergency Exercise Takes Place December 1

Residents are advised that the Municipality of Port Hope will be participating in an emergency exercise on Thursday, December 1, 2022, to practice emergency management protocols, train staff and test emergency systems. The exercise will be taking place adjacent to the Cameco facility near the intersection of Choate Street and Marsh Street.

Municipal staff will be working alongside community partners including the Port Hope Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, Ambulance and Paramedic...

Special Council Meeting - December 5

Residents are advised that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for Council education and orientation for the 2022-2026 term.

At the meeting, Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, and participate in an orientation session on the role of council, role of staff, department structures, and other information related to the onboarding of the new council.

For more information, visit the Council web page.