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2022 Municipal Holiday Hours

Administrative office holiday hours will take effect beginning on Friday, December 24, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. and will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at their regular office hours.

During this time, municipal administrative offices remain closed and administrative staff services will not be available.

For urgent services related to water or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after hours emergency line. The after hours line can also be reached by dialing 1-855-961-7019. 

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Inclement Weather Reminders

Environment Canada has issued asnowfall warningin our region for this afternoon through tonight. Snowfall accumulations of 15 to 20 cm are predicted, which will cause reduced visibility and blowing snow.

Winter Parking reminders

A reminder that there is no on-street parking permitted on snow routes from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. This is in effect so that our snowplows can clear the streets safely, when required.

When the snow falls, snow clearing of the sidewalk outside your home is your...

Temporary Closure of the Lake Street Parking Lot

Residents are advised that the parking lot and the Waterfront Trail trailhead on Lake Street, will be closed from December 14 to 22, weather permitting. This closure is to prepare the area around the Chemtron Lagoon site, which is being remediated as part of the Port Hope Area Initiative. 

Waterfront Trail access is still available on Lake Street to the south of the parking area. Alternative parking is available at Gage’s Creek (beyond 100 Lake Street) and in the parking stalls at...

Special Council Meeting and Upcoming Public Planning Meetings

Residents are advised of the upcoming Special Council Meeting and Public Planning Meetings taking place on December 13 and 14, 2022.

Special Meeting of Council

A Special Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall as part of the ongoing Council Orientation. At the meeting, Council Members will be given a high-level overview of land use planning in Ontario, including but not limited to:

• The Role of Planning in Community Building

Council Meeting Highlights - December 6

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Agendas and Minutes page of our website.

Council Meeting:

The following are highlights from the Council Meeting.

Council presents certificate of recognition

Council presented local dance studio Jennifer’s Jazz It Up with a certificate of recognition to congratulate them on participating in the 2022...