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Municipality of Port Hope Appoints New Director of Environmental Services

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Beacock, a seasoned leader in municipal management, as the new Director of Environmental Services. Mr. Beacock will oversee the Environmental Services Department, which includes the Water, Wastewater, and Environmental Remediation divisions. With over 15 years of experience managing Water and Wastewater Departments in Northern and Eastern Ontario, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this vital role.

Mr....

Special Council Meeting – Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Residents are advised that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. for Council to consider the 2025 Community Grant and Donation submissions, following the Development Charges Public Meeting, which begins at 5:00 p.m.

At the Meeting, Council Members will review and consider the 2025 Community Grant and Donation submissions and provide feedback and recommendations to staff. The documents that Council will be considering for this meeting are available on...

Council Decision Regarding PHAI Cleanup Criterion for Arsenic

At the Special Council Meeting on October 2, representatives from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) gave a presentation on the proposed change to the arsenic cleanup criterion for the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI). This presentation covered an overview of the Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment, along with details about the proposed change and its potential impacts. At the meeting, a deputation was also presented to Council on behalf of Save Our Trees Port Hope, a community...

2024 Fire Prevention Week is October 6 to 12

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years—to promote this year’s campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent). Meanwhile, roughly three out of five fire...

Municipality of Port Hope Releases Upcoming 2025 Budget Meeting and Engagement Dates

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is introducing a revised approach to the 2025 budget meeting process, ensuring that Members of Council have ample time to review and discuss proposed budget materials before making final decisions. The new schedule is designed to encourage thoughtful deliberation and engagement over the course of several weeks, with the goal of approving the 2025 budget by the end of the year.

Throughout October and...