Public Notices

Filming Downtown – April 14 to 19

As many have noticed, our beautiful Downtown is looking a little different again. These changes are only temporary to accommodate filming for the production “Fairview” that will be taking place on Walton Street and Queen Street

Residents can expect temporary parking impacts, road closures, transit re-routes, and intermittent traffic stops that may cause delays. Pedestrian traffic and storefront access will be maintained. Port Hope is still open for business during filming!

We are committed to...

Special Council Meeting - April 9, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council members will participate in training as part of the ongoing 2022-2026 Council Professional Development. This training session is related to Asset Management Planning for Council members. No decisions will be made or considered as part of this training.

The session is open to the public and will be live streamed on our 

Upcoming Solar Eclipse Reminders and Closures

A reminder that on Monday, April 8, 2024, Northumberland will witness a rare celestial event as a total solar eclipse appears in our skies. The last total eclipse in our area was 400 years ago and the next total eclipse will not come around again until 2399. Because of its rarity, many people will be eager to get a look at the eclipse and it is expected that many visitors will be in our community next week.

To prepare for this phenomenon, we have collaborated with Northumberland County,...

Ward Street Closure for Water Infrastructure Maintenance

Please note that Ward Street, spanning from Elgin Street North, to Rose Glen Road, inclusive of Deblaquire Street North to College Street, will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, March 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This closure is necessary to facilitate the upgrade to water infrastructure servicing the Peter Campbell Memorial Rink on Ward Street.

Throughout the duration of the closure, local traffic and emergency services will maintain access without disruption.

During this maintenance period...

Easter Holiday Closures

Residents are advised of the following impacts to services due to the upcoming Easter Holiday. 

Administrative building closures:

Municipal administrative buildings are closed on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1, 2024.

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

Transit service impacts:

Municipal Transit service will run on a modified schedule for the holiday weekend.

• Friday, March 29 - no transit service
• Saturday, March 30 -...