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Municipality of Port Hope Announces the Resignation of Director of Development Services, Todd Davis
Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:31 PM
The Municipality of Port Hope has accepted the resignation of Todd Davis, Director of Development Services, who has been appointed as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Township of Douro-Dummer in Peterborough County. Mr. Davis' last day with the Municipality will be October 11, 2024.
Since joining the Municipality in 2022, Mr. Davis has played a pivotal role in overseeing several key areas within the Development Services Department, which encompasses the Economic Development,...
Test Your Smoke Alarm Day Takes Place September 28 Across Ontario
Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:00 AM
Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is calling on all residents to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be Saved by the Beep with a working smoke alarm – it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.
The Municipality of Port Hope is joining communities across Ontario on September 28 by asking everyone to take a minute and ensure there are working smoke alarms installed in their home.
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Special Council Meeting – October 2, 2024
Posted on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 04:02 PM
A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.
At this meeting, Council and members of the public will be provided with information related to the proposed change to the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) Cleanup Criterion for arsenic. Representatives from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories will give a presentation offering a high-level overview of the Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment...
Closure Notice: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 10:00 AM
The Municipality of Port Hope will be observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.
The following buildings and services will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024:
- Town Hall
- Fire Administration Office
- Development Team Office
- Water Treatment Plant
- Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Joint Operation Centre
- Rural Works Yard
- Port Hope Public Library
The following buildings and services will remain open for service, rentals and scheduled programs:
- Town Park Recreation Centre
- Jack Burger...
Celebrate Culture Days with Free Activities
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2024 02:49 PM
Culture Days is an annual cross-country celebration of arts and culture, that runs from September 20 through October 13, 2024. Each year, we are proud to host hands-on activities, events, and workshops, that allow our residents to discover and deepen their appreciation of arts, culture, and creativity. We want to build on last year’s success, when collectively over 500 communities across the county came together to host more than 2,000 events, drawing a record-breaking 4.4 million attendees—11%...