Public Notices

Tree Removal at Town Hall

The Municipality of Port Hope is committed to the responsible care and management of our urban trees. As part of our annual review and maintenance program, municipal staff—under the guidance of a certified Arborist—regularly assess the health and stability of trees on municipal properties, including those near Town Hall.

Following recent pruning efforts, our team has identified the Butternut tree located on the north side of the front lawn at Town Hall as a significant safety concern. The tree...

Walton Street Reconstruction (Phase 3) Public Information Centre – March 25, 2025

Please be advised that the Public Information Centre for the Walton Street Reconstruction Project (Phase 3) will be held on March 25, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall (56 Queen Street) in the Council Chambers.

During the session, staff and the construction contractor will be available to provide information and address questions. This session is primarily intended for businesses and residents within the Phase 3 construction area, but is open to all community members who wish to...

Half-Load Restrictions Begin on Municipal Roads

During the spring thaw, most rural roads become too soft to withstand the weight of a fully loaded truck, regardless of the number of axles.

To reduce damage to our roads during this time of year, weight restrictions of five tonnes per axle (half-loads) on all rural roads within the Municipality of Port Hope are imposed from March 3 to April 30, 2025.

The restriction timeline may be altered as conditions are monitored.

Please check with Northumberland County for any weight restrictions that may...

Special Council Meeting – March 4, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this Meeting, Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25 in order to consider items pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, effecting the Municipality or local board - Section 239(2)(e) and advice that is subject to...

Contract Awarded for Final Phase of Walton Street Reconstruction

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that Behan Construction has been awarded the contract for the third and final phase of the Walton Street Reconstruction Project. The tender process concluded on February 10, 2025, and involved a fair and equitable evaluation of all submitted bids, ensuring selection based on compliance with project specifications, cost-effectiveness, and contractor experience. The chosen bid aligns with the project's approved budget.

Behan Construction,...