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Special Council Meeting July 6 2020

Residents are advised that a Special Council meeting will be held on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 5:00 p.m., via web conference, to proceed In Camera (closed session) in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25 in order to address a matter pertaining to labour relations or employee negotiations - Section 239 (2)(d).

Council members will be participating in the interview process for the Chief Administrative Officer position that will be closed to the members of the public.

Prior...

Parking Restriction Reminder - Marsh Street

A reminder to residents that parking on the road along Marsh Street (near the West Beach and the Water Plant) is not permitted. This includes the turn-around at the end of the street, as this area is designated as a fire route and is also used by our bulk water haulers to back up their large trucks. 'No Parking' signage is posted along the roadway and significant fines may be issued to those who do not comply.

Additionally, beach visitors are discouraged from parking on the grass. Please...

Tax Due Date Reminder

Residents are reminded that first installment of final tax is due Monday, June 29, 2020; however, penalty for non-payment of the first final tax installment and any subsequent payments will not be applied until the first of the month following the lifting of the Provincial Emergency Declaration.

Community members on a pre-authorized payment plan who require a deferred payment can email tax@porthope.ca and will not be charged interest on the deferred payments for 2020.

Payments can be made at...

Virtual Canada Day Celebrations

 

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 22, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

To mark the arrival of the official start of summer over the weekend, the Municipality of Port Hope is announcing plans for a first-of-its-kind virtual celebration for Canada Day on July 1.

“Canada Day is going to look a little bit different this year as we cannot host our usual large event downtown, but staff have taken inspiration from the homegrown traditions that our residents have come to expect at our Canada Day celebrations...

Canada Day Fireworks Ban

Residents are advised that, per Council direction, the sale and use of fireworks is not permitted for the 2020 Canada Day holiday. This means that the Municipality will not be hosting its annual Canada Day fireworks display, and that residents may not discharge their own fireworks on July 1.

The ban on the fireworks display supports the Provincial Emergency Order to limit events and social gatherings to no more than ten people. The ban will also address resourcing for Fire and Emergency Services...