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Highland Drive Lane Restrictions for Watermain Replacement

As previously noted in November 2023, Staff identified, through routine fire hydrant testing, that an upgrade to infrastructure supplying water to select fire hydrants on Highland Drive must be completed. The Municipality has retained CIMA+ to complete the design for the replacement of the water main along Highland Drive (from Victoria Street North to the Jack Burger Sports Complex). Construction is currently set to start on April 15, 2024, and completion is expected in July 2024.

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Filming Downtown – April 14 to 19

As many have noticed, our beautiful Downtown is looking a little different again. These changes are only temporary to accommodate filming for the production “Fairview” that will be taking place on Walton Street and Queen Street

Residents can expect temporary parking impacts, road closures, transit re-routes, and intermittent traffic stops that may cause delays. Pedestrian traffic and storefront access will be maintained. Port Hope is still open for business during filming!

We are committed to...

Special Council Meeting - April 9, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council members will participate in training as part of the ongoing 2022-2026 Council Professional Development. This training session is related to Asset Management Planning for Council members. No decisions will be made or considered as part of this training.

The session is open to the public and will be live streamed on our 

Upcoming Solar Eclipse Reminders and Closures

A reminder that on Monday, April 8, 2024, Northumberland will witness a rare celestial event as a total solar eclipse appears in our skies. The last total eclipse in our area was 400 years ago and the next total eclipse will not come around again until 2399. Because of its rarity, many people will be eager to get a look at the eclipse and it is expected that many visitors will be in our community next week.

To prepare for this phenomenon, we have collaborated with Northumberland County,...

Council Appoints Shrishma Davé as Clerk for the Municipality of Port Hope

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

Following their recent meeting, Council of the Municipality of Port Hope proudly announces the appointment of Shrishma Davé to the position of Clerk.

Joining the Municipality of Port Hope in September 2021, Ms. Davé assumed the role of Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk. During her tenure, she demonstrated exceptional leadership by spearheading vital initiatives such as overseeing the logistical preparations for the 2022...