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Special Council Meeting – June 29, 2023
Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 03:13 PM
A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. This date and time was selected based on the confirmed availability of all members of Council.
At the meeting, Council will consider a staff report and the Heritage Permit Application for Demolition filed for the property at 65 Ward Street. The agenda, including the staff report, for the Special Council Meeting will be posted on the Agendas and Minutes page next week.
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Municipality of Port Hope Announces Departure of Chief Administrative Officer, David Smith
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2023 02:53 PM
For Immediate Release
Friday, June 16, 2023 - Port Hope, ON
Today the Municipality of Port Hope announced that Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), David Smith has advised Council and staff of his resignation from the role to pursue a leadership position in another community. Mr. Smith has served as CAO for Port Hope since 2020.
"On behalf of Council and staff, I would like to sincerely thank David for his tremendous contributions to the community over the last three years, particularly his...
Temporary Closure of Hot Tub at the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2023 10:44 AM
Update 6/23: The hot tub is now open. Thank you for your patience.
Residents are advised that the hot tub at the Jack Burger Sports Complex is closed for maintenance until further notice. Please check back here and on social media for an updated timeline of completion.
Thank you for your patience.
2023-06-16
A Statement from Mayor Hankivsky regarding an incident at the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 08:34 AM
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I report that on the evening of Tuesday, June 13, 2023, an adult male passed away as a result of a suspected medical incident at the Jack Burger Sports Complex.
Municipal staff, who are highly trained in emergency response, acted quickly and appropriately, administering CPR in an effort to save the man’s life. CPR was continued until emergency personnel arrived and responded. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
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Minister’s Zoning Order for 65 Ward Street
Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 01:22 PM
On June 12, 2023, the Municipality received notice that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) on June 9, 2023, for the properties at 20 Hope Street South and 65 Ward Street in Port Hope. The MZO overrides the current zoning restrictions and permits the land to be used to erect a long-term care facility on the site with an increase to the allowable height over what is currently permitted.
An MZO is a tool, permitted under the Planning Act, which allows...