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Significant Weather Event Declared - December 23, 2022

Update: Tuesday, December 27, 2022
The Significant Weather Event has been declared over. Standard timelines for road and sidewalk winter maintenance resumes as usual. 

For Immediate Release
Friday, December 23, 2022 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope has declared a Significant Weather Event, due to the combination of heavy rains, flash freeze, blizzard like conditions and damaging winds that are expected to last into the weekend, as defined within the Minimum Maintenance Standards...

2023 Christmas Tree Disposal

Residents are advised that Christmas tree disposal will take place in the Municipality the week of January 16, 2023. The following instructions are for residents who live in the urban area and the rural area.

Urban Residents

• Please ensure that all nails, metal bases, ornaments, lights, and other decorations are removed from your tree
• Place your bare Christmas tree at your curbside on or before Monday, January 16, 2023
• If you live within the Williamsport Condo Corp. (Fenton Lane, Shortreed Lane,...

Winter Storm Update

Residents are advised of the following winter storm updates:

• The Municipality is aware of wind damage to buildings throughout the community, including damage to municipal infrastructure.
•  There has been significant roof damage to the Water Treatment Plant at 35 Marsh Street. There is no impact to the drinking water system and staff are taking steps to repair the damage when safe to do so. Staff will also be on site 24/7 to maintain operations as necessary.
• Staff have responded to numerous...

Recreation Facilities Closure - December 23, 2023

Residents are advised that due to the increasing weather conditions, the Town Park Recreation Centre and the Jack Burger Sports Complex will be closed for the remainder of the day. Staff are notifying registered program participants and user groups.

Mayor's Corner - First Edition

Mayor’s message

Welcome to the first edition of the Mayor’s Corner News Feed.

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