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Special Council Meeting - October 30, 2023

Residents are advised that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. for Council to consider a new Procedure By-law for the Municipality of Port Hope.

The Municipal Act requires that every municipality have a procedure by-law for governing the calling, place, and proceedings of meetings. It is the key document that determines not only the rules for conducting meetings, but also sets out the overall governance framework.

A comprehensive review of the...

Temporary Downtown Road Closures - October 20

Residents are advised that there will be two temporary road closures Downtown from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Friday, October 20, to accommodate a Wizard of Oz themed Costume & Puppet Parade. This Parade is in celebration of the 30th annual Vintage Film Festival in Downtown Port Hope.

Streets affected:

• Walton Street (from Ontario Street to Mill Street)
• Queen Street (from Walton Street to Augusta Street)

For participant and driver safety, vehicles parked inside the road closures are required to remain...

Municipality of Port Hope Announces Appointment of Candice White as CAO

For Immediate Release
Monday, October 16, 2023 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce the appointment of Candice White as its new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Ms. White brings an extensive knowledge of municipal government and a history of positive results in the areas of asset management, economic development, financial management, and operational efficiencies, most recently as CAO/Clerk/Treasurer with the Township of Asphodel-Norwood.

“I am very excited to...

2023 Fire Prevention Week is October 8 to 14

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe.

According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home...

Special Council Meeting – October 10, 2023

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At the meeting, Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act (Section 239(2)(b)) to address items related to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. The purpose of the closed session is to continue ongoing CAO recruitment. Council, as the selection...