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Pemberton Drive Opening

For Immediate Release

Thursday, July 16, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

Members of Council and staff from the Works and Engineering department gathered for a physically distanced grand opening photo opportunity on Pemberton Drive this afternoon to mark the official opening of the newly completed capital project for the Municipality.

“Completion of Pemberton Drive is the next step toward expanding our Business Park and growing our capacity to increase commercial and industrial opportunities,” notes Bob Sanderson,...

COVID-19 Update 14

For Immediate Release

Friday, July 10, 2020 – Port Hope, ON

Jack Burger Sports Complex reopened

On Monday, July 6, 2020, the Jack Burger Sports Complex (JBSC) officially reopened to the public for use of the pools. Swim reservations are required for all patrons who wish to use the pool and there are a specific set of protocols and practices that are required of each visitor to the Complex. Please visit porthope.ca/aquatics for details or call the JBSC at 905-885-2474.

In the coming weeks, staff...

July 7 Council Meeting Highlights

For Immediate Release

Friday, July 10, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. The full agenda and staff reports are available on the Council Portal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Assistance for local bars and restaurants

Council directed staff to explore opportunities to assist local bars and restaurants recover from the economic...

Returning to the Workplace

Please be advised that Municipal staff have begun to transition into phase two of the corporate Return to Work Plan, which includes a limited number of non-essential employees returning to work in each location/division. Community members may observe more cars in municipal parking lots or staff working in municipal buildings. Note that not all staff are returning to offices and many employees are still working remotely from home.

A reminder that, at this time, municipal administration buildings remain...

Site Plan Application - 45 Henderson Street

As part of the Municipality’s ongoing efforts to enhance communication with the community, we are pleased to provide notice of a Site Plan Application from Alban Merepeza c/o Port Hope Commercial Realty for the lands municipally known as 45 Henderson Street. A sign has also been posted within the lands subject to the proposed development.

The application seeks approval for the development of a one-storey professional office with a total gross floor area of 1,114.8 m2.

A staff report and the draft...