Public Notices

Temporary Downtown Road Closures - October 20

Residents are advised that there will be two temporary road closures Downtown from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Friday, October 20, to accommodate a Wizard of Oz themed Costume & Puppet Parade. This Parade is in celebration of the 30th annual Vintage Film Festival in Downtown Port Hope.

Streets affected:

• Walton Street (from Ontario Street to Mill Street)
• Queen Street (from Walton Street to Augusta Street)

For participant and driver safety, vehicles parked inside the road closures are required to remain...

2023 Fire Prevention Week is October 8 to 14

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, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe.

According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home...

Special Council Meeting – October 10, 2023

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At the meeting, Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act (Section 239(2)(b)) to address items related to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. The purpose of the closed session is to continue ongoing CAO recruitment. Council, as the selection...

Special Council Meeting – October 2, 2023

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, October 2, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At the meeting, Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act (Section 239(2)(b)) to address items related to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. The purpose of the closed session is to continue ongoing CAO recruitment. Council, as the selection...

Lane and Sidewalk Closures to Accommodate Restoration Work at 81 Walton Street.

Update 9/26/2023: 
Residents are advised that the contractor and property owner at 81 Walton Street have been granted an extension on the sidewalk and lane closure permit until October 31. The current lane and sidewalk closures will remain until then. Thank you for your patience.

Residents are advised of upcoming sidewalk closures and lane restrictions to accommodate restoration work to the building located at 81 Walton Street. Work will begin on July 24 and will include a sidewalk closure and...