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Phase 3 of Walton Street Reconstruction Begins

The Municipality of Port Hope reminds residents that Phase 3 of the Walton Street Reconstruction Project begins today, Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Walton Street will be closed from Cavan Street to Pine Street. Fencing and signage will be installed, and construction crews will begin mobilizing equipment in the work zone and at the staging area located at 74 Queen Street. Temporary water line installation will also commence in the coming days.

At this time, only Walton Street between Cavan and Pine...

Committee of the Whole Meeting Scheduled for April 1, 2025 Postponed

The Committee of the Whole meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, 2025, has been postponed to Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.

This decision was made in recognition of the ongoing impacts of the recent ice storm, which has left many residents and staff members without power. Given the number of items of community interest on the agenda, the meeting is being rescheduled to ensure all who wish to attend or watch online have the opportunity to...

Safety Reminders Amid Power Outages

The Municipality of Port Hope reminds residents to stay safe as power restoration efforts continue. While many have had their electricity restored, some areas remain without power.

Carbon Monoxide Safety

With increased use of alternative heating and power sources, we urge everyone to remain vigilant about carbon monoxide (CO) safety:

• Ensure your carbon monoxide and smoke alarms are working. If the alarm sounds, evacuate immediately and call 911.
• Never run a generator indoors or in an enclosed space...

Spring Hydrant Flushing Program

The spring Hydrant Maintenance Program will be underway on weekdays starting April 7 until May 16, 2025. This is important upkeep to ensure that adequate water flow and pressure is available throughout the urban area of the community.

While the hydrant flushing is taking place in your area, avoid doing your laundry as water may be at lower pressure than normal and rust may occur.

Hydrant flushing schedule:

West Side of Ganaraska River - Monday to Friday mornings: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

East Side of...

Fire Station 3 Open for Residents Without Power

Tuesday, April 1:
Update: 7:45 a.m. - Fire Station 3 will be open to the public today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for residents impacted by ongoing power outages to access water, a warm space, and to charge devices. Fire Station 1 is also open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday, March 31:
Update: 11:15 a.m. - Given the increase in residents attending Fire Station 3 this morning for water and to charge devices, Station 3 will remain open today until 4 p.m. At that time, staff will...