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Statement from Mayor Sanderson Regarding Ganny Weekend

I appreciate the input that residents have provided regarding the Ganny Weekend promotion and I would like to address some of those concerns. I would also like to assure everyone that our first priority is the health and safety of all our residents.

To be clear, there was not, nor was there ever, an ‘event’ organized or supported by the Municipality. We are not inviting tourists to our community and we are not encouraging people to gather in groups while the pandemic remains a grave concern.

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COVID-19 Community Update 23

On Thursday, April 1, 2021, the Provincial government announced that it is imposing an “Emergency Brake” across Ontario beginning Saturday, April 3, 2021 as a result of the increase in COVID-19 infections provincially and to prevent the further spread of the virus. In response to the new measures from the Province, Municipal operations will continue as follows:

Staff services and continuity of business

Municipal staff continue to work remotely from home, where possible.

Municipal services continue...

Walton Street Reconstruction Public Information Centre

The Municipality of Port Hope has engaged CIMA+ to complete the design of infrastructure improvements on Walton Street from Mill Street west to Church Street.

The project will address important underground infrastructure improvements to aging watermains and sanitary sewers as well as undersized storm sewers. The need to replace underground infrastructure, while challenging, will create opportunities for roadway reconstruction and streetscape improvements to be integrated into the project.

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Sewer Inspections on Walton Street

Residents are advised of upcoming sanitary sewer inspections on Walton Street for infrastructure maintenance and improvements. The inspections are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 29 and are expected to be completed by Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Wastewater division staff will be performing the inspections using a closed-circuit television camera on Walton Street from Church Street to Mill Street.

On-street parking and crosswalks may be impacted for the safety and protection of staff, residents,...

Council Meeting Highlights - March 16

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Council Portal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Service Line Warranties of Canada Agreement

Staff provided an update to Council on the Municipality’s agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC). The agreement expires in August 2021...