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Weather Advisory – January 9, 2024
Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2024 01:16 PM
Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory for our region, expected into this evening. It is likely that snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm will occur with a change to rainfall later in the day. Difficult travel conditions are expected.
Please prepare yourself for the winter storm and possible power outages. This should include an emergency plan and sufficient supplies to last for a minimum of 72 hours. Visit our emergency preparedness webpage for more information and suggestions on how you can...
New Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule and Structure
Posted on Friday, January 05, 2024 03:49 PM
Starting in 2024, the new Procedural By-law is in effect, bringing about changes to the Council and Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting schedule and structure.
Meeting schedule changesCouncil and Committee of the Whole meetings will now be scheduled on separate evenings. Both meetings will continue to take place on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Generally, the schedule follows a three-week cycle: first, a Committee of the Whole meeting, then a break (unless there's a special or public meeting), followed...
Former Police Chief Art O’Neill Tribute
Posted on Thursday, January 04, 2024 01:58 PM
The flags at Town Hall and the Police Station have been lowered to the half-mast position in honour of William Arthur “Art” O’Neill who passed away on December 29, 2023.
Art was a long-serving member of the Port Hope Police Service for 32 years. With 22 of those years serving as Chief of Police. Art retired from service in 1986.
Art was a member of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. He also formerly served as President of the Rotary Club...
Municipality of Port Hope Approves New Burning By-law and Launches New Burn Permit System
Posted on Tuesday, January 02, 2024 02:28 PM
At their December 19, 2023 meeting, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved a new Open Air Burning By-law resulting in some notable changes, including allowance for recreational campfires in the Urban area, under certain circumstances and conditions. In combination with this new By-law, Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services (PHFES) has transitioned to a new online system for burn permits that makes it free and easy for property owners to acquire and activate a burn permit.
“We are excited to...
Christmas Tree Disposal
Posted on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 10:00 AM
Residents are advised that Christmas tree disposal will take place in the Municipality the week of January 8, 2024.
Urban Residents- Please ensure that all nails, metal bases, ornaments, lights, and other decorations are removed from your tree
- Place your bare Christmas tree at your curbside on or before Monday, January 8, 2024
- If you live within the Williamsport Condo Corp. (Fenton Lane, Shortreed Lane, Potts Lane) please bring your tree to Strachan Street for pickup
- Please note that unfavourable...