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Civic Holiday Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings and the Port Hope Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, August 4, 2025 for the Civic Holiday. All services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Municipal recreation facilities, Transit service, and the Hope Transfer Station will be operate at regular hours on the holiday.

For urgent services related to water, wastewater, or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours...

Public Meeting for 4646 County Road 2 Planning Application

Members of the public are invited to a Public Meeting (held virtually via Zoom) on August 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. regarding a proposed development in the Hamlet of Welcome. The meeting is being held by Council in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Planning Act.

Subject Property:

• Location: 4646 County Road 2 within the Hamlet of Welcome in the Rural Area (see Figure 1: Subject Lands)
• Applicant: Candevcon Group Inc. on behalf of the owner 13750701 Canada Inc.
• File #: ZB03-2025

This meeting is...

Annual Arts Festival Returns August 9

The annual Port Hope Arts Festival returns on Saturday, August 9, 2025, featuring many of the traditional favourites, including the 10-Minute Play Series, live music, an outdoor vendor market, wagon rides, hands-on activities, and a community gathering in Memorial Park.

The fun kicks off at 10:00 a.m. and runs until 4:00 p.m. The beloved 10-Minute Play Series, made possible by funding from the Ontario Arts Council, will feature 12 different performances across 6 locations throughout the day. The...

Municipality of Port Hope Welcomes Adam Taggart as New Director of Environmental Services

For Immediate Release
Thursday, July 24, 2025 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to share the appointment of Adam Taggart as the new Director of Environmental Services, which took effect on Monday, June 23. He will be at the helm of the Water and Wastewater Divisions, as well as leading the Environmental Remediation team.

Mr. Taggart brings a robust educational and professional background to this role. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Waterloo and...

Council Newsletter – July 15, 2025 Meeting Summary Now Available

The Municipality of Port Hope has published the Council newsletter summarizing the meeting held on July 15, 2025. This edition provides an overview of key discussions, decisions, and highlights to keep residents informed about municipal affairs.

Read the newsletter

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We encourage all residents to stay engaged and informed.

2025-07-16