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Settlement Reached with Province for Wesleyville Lands Purchase

The Municipality of Port Hope and the Province have amicably settled all matters arising out of the termination of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with respect to the lands located at 2655 Lakeshore Road (Wesleyville) in the Municipality of Port Hope.

“We look forward to having further discussions with the Province related to this property and the potential it has for our community and Northumberland County,” states Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope.

Per the terms of the...

Inaugural Council Meeting to take Place November 15 at Town Hall

The Inaugural Meeting of Council for the Municipality of Port Hope will take place on November 15, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall (56 Queen St.). The event will also be live streamed on the Municipality’s YouTube channel. Members of the media and the community are invited to attend in person or watch the proceedings online.

At the meeting, the Mayor and Councillors will take their Oath of Allegiance and Declaration of Office to officially commence the 2022 to 2026 Council...

Municipal Administrative Offices Close Early November 10

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative offices will close early today (Thursday, November 10) beginning at 1:45 p.m. for a corporate event. Please note that municipal recreation facilities remain open.

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

2022-11-10

The Municipality Receives Funding to Improve Trail Lighting and Paving Along the Riverwalk

Trail enhancements including lighting and paving are in the works for the Port Hope Riverwalk with funding assistance from the Healthy Communities Initiative, a project which was approved in the 2022 Capital Budget and championed by the Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group to create accessible connections along the Riverwalk.

“We are very grateful to make it through round three of the Healthy Communities Initiative,” notes Julia Snoek, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture. “These...

Rose Glen Road Paving - November 4

Update: Rose Glen Road paving will now take place on Friday, November 4, 2022. 

Residents are advised that the final layer of asphalt will be added to Rose Glen Road on Thursday, November 3, 2022. This is a full day project that will commence at 7:00 a.m. We are asking that, if possible, please avoid the area and use an alternative route. There will be heavy machinery in the area and delays due to the work. Staff and construction crews are aware of school drop-off/pick-up times and will make...