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Flags Lowered to Honour Former Fire Chief Frank Haylow

The flags at Town Hall have been lowered to the half-mast position today and throughout the weekend to honour the passing of former Fire Chief, Frank Haylow who passed on Sunday, March 31, 2024. The celebration of life will be held this Sunday, May 26.

Chief Haylow dedicated over four decades of his life to fire service and public safety, serving the Port Hope community as Fire Chief from 2003 to 2008. He was Port Hope's first full-time Fire Chief upon amalgamation.

We extend our deepest...

Spring Reminder: Call Before You Dig

If you are planning a home improvement project that requires digging such as planting a tree, building a deck, installing a pool or putting up a fence, don't forget to 'call before you dig.' Hitting wires, pipes, or cables can cause serious injuries and carry hefty financial consequences. 

You are responsible for getting locates on all utilities and services before digging. These services include:

• Natural gas pipes
• Telephone lines
• Hydro
• Cable lines
• Water and sewer pipes
• Before you call

You will need to...

Young Street Park Closure

Young Street Park is currently closed for Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) remediation work. No road closures are expected. However, there may be temporary lane closures in the area. For more information read the PHAI notice.

For more details on the PHAI project, visit phai.ca.

2024-05-14

Victoria Day Closures

Residents are advised of the following impacts to service due to the upcoming Victoria Day Holiday.

Administrative building closures

Municipal administrative buildings will be closed on Monday, May 20, 2024 for the Victoria Day holiday. Services will resume on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at their usual operating hours. 

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

Other Municipal Services

Please note the following services...

Development Charges Study – Community Engagement

The Municipality of Port Hope has engaged Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. (Watson), in collaboration with engineering consulting firm CIMA+, to conduct the Development Charges (D.C.) study process for 2024. Together with municipal staff, Watson has prepared a comprehensive D.C. analysis and developed policy recommendations. This D.C. background study, which includes the proposed D.C. by-laws, is now available to the public at myporthope.ca/development-charges. It provides thorough background...