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Hydro Update

An update from Deputy Mayor Andrews as a result of the recent windstorm

Clean up and power restoration as a result of last weekend’s windstorm across much of Ontario is ongoing in our community and throughout the province.

We appreciate Hydro One’s continued efforts to restore power in parts of the rural area of the Municipality of Port Hope. Please note that Municipal staff assists Hydro One, as required, but does not manage hydro repairs and schedules. Depending on where power lines are located...

Walton Street Reconstruction Update

Residents are advised that Church Street will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, May 26, 2022, to address water main access in preparation for the start of Phase 1 of the Walton Street reconstruction project. Water will be shut off for some residents in the area. Notice is being provided to residents impacted by the water shut off.

Phase 1 of the Walton Street reconstruction project is starting on June 6. Walton Street will be closed (from Church Street to Pine Street), beginning on June 6, for the...

Port Hope Fire Chief Announces his Departure

Port Hope Fire Chief Dan Smith has announced he will be leaving his post as Fire Chief and Director, Protective Services. Chief Smith has accepted a position with the City of Belleville Fire Department as Deputy Chief, Community Risk and Strategic Projects. His last day with the Municipality of Port Hope will be Friday, May 27, 2022.

Chief Smith joined the Municipality in March 2020 as Deputy Fire Chief, later becoming Fire Chief and Director, Protective Services in November 2020, responsible...

Tribute to Madison Chard

With deep sorrow, the Municipality of Port Hope grieves the devastating loss of Port Hope resident Madison Chard, whose disappearance since mid-April has gripped our community. We offer our sincerest condolences to the Chard family, as well as Madison’s friends, coworkers and all those impacted by this loss.

“Our whole community is in mourning as we try to come to terms with this tragic loss” offers Deputy Mayor Les Andrews. “May we support the Chard family and keep them in our thoughts during...

Temporary Road Closure – Pine Street

Residents are advised that Pine Street (from Walton Street to South Street) will be closed on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Dekeyser Excavating will be on site preforming some digging in preparation for Phase 1 of the Walton Street construction project.

Questions may be directed to our Works & Engineering department by email or by phone at 905-885-8760.