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Hope Street South Closure Notice
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 11:36 AM
Residents are advised that Hope Street South (From Peter Street to Shuter Street) will be closed from Sunday, May 8 to Friday, May 13, 2022 for CN Rail grade crossing maintenance. During this closure vehicular and pedestrian traffic can use the detour route from Peter Street to King Street and along Shuter Street.
Each year, Canadian National Railway Company (CN) identifies level crossings across its network which require rehabilitation to maintain a smooth and continuous crossing surface that...
Council Meeting Highlights - April 19
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 02:18 PM
Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. 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.
Walton Street Reconstruction – Phase 1Council awarded by By-law Contract No. 25T-ENG-2022 for the...
Candidate Information Session
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 10:23 AM
Are you thinking of running for Council in the next Port Hope municipal election? Nominations open on May 2. If you want to learn more about running for local office, join us for a virtual candidate information session on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This session is open to all potential 2022 municipal candidates, registered third party advertisers, and interested parties. Staff from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will present on relevant legislation,...
Special Council Meeting - April 26, 2022
Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2022 04:29 PM
Residents are advised that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. for Council to consider changes to the delivery of animal control services in the Municipality of Port Hope.
At the meeting, Council will consider a By-law to dissolve the current Joint Animal Control Municipal Services Board (JACMSB) and a transfer of animal care responsibilities and real property to the Northumberland Humane Society. A proposed animal control services agreement between...
Spring Reminder: Call Before You Dig
Posted on Friday, April 15, 2022 10:00 AM
If you are planning a home improvement project that requires digging such as planting a tree, building a deck, installing a pool or putting up a fence, don't forget to 'call before you dig.' Hitting wires, pipes, or cables can cause serious injuries and carry hefty financial consequences.
You are responsible for getting locates on all utilities and services before digging. These services include:
- Natural gas pipes
- Telephone lines
- Hydro
- Cable lines
- Water and sewer pipes
- Before you call