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Queen Street Closure – August 17, 24 and 31

Residents are advised that Queen Street will be closed from Walton Street to Augusta Street from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on August 17, 24 and 31 to accommodate the Capitol Theatre’s Under the Marquee outdoor concert series. Local access will be permitted from Augusta Street up to Holland Court, including the library parking lot.

Transit Route A is being rerouted to John Street during this closure. The Port Hope Library stop will not be in service during this closure. Passengers can use the Town...

Council Meeting Highlights - August 3

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Agendas and Minutes page of our website. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Council Meeting:

The following are highlights from the Council Meeting.

Water System Financial Plan

Council approved the Water System Financial Plan. The approved...

Water Distribution System Interruption

Residents are advised that on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, a slight interruption to the water distribution system may take place. Staff will be performing maintenance work on the system between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. and this may cause a temporary reduction in water pressure throughout the urban area of the Municipality.

For questions or concerns, please contact Works and Engineering staff.

2021-07-27

Smoke Detected at Town Hall

Residents are advised that Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services attended to a call at Town Hall this evening after receiving a report of smoke in the basement of the building. Firefighters responded quickly and have confirmed that there is a small amount of smoke but no active fire in the building. Investigations as to the cause of the smoke are continuing. No injuries have been reported. 

2021-07-24

Port Hope Public Library Survey

The Port Hope Public Library Board is currently reviewing its strategic planning priorities for the years 2021 to 2024. In order to collect as much useful input as possible, the community is invited to complete a short survey about the Library's services and programs. Your feedback is very important. It will help the Library Board and its staff identify the areas where improvements can be made to current services and plan appropriately for new services that will meet community needs.

Visit the Port...