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Special Council Meeting – October 2, 2023

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, October 2, 2023 at 9:30 a.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...

Lane and Sidewalk Closures to Accommodate Restoration Work at 81 Walton Street.

Update 9/26/2023: 
Residents are advised that the contractor and property owner at 81 Walton Street have been granted an extension on the sidewalk and lane closure permit until October 31. The current lane and sidewalk closures will remain until then. Thank you for your patience.

Residents are advised of upcoming sidewalk closures and lane restrictions to accommodate restoration work to the building located at 81 Walton Street. Work will begin on July 24 and will include a sidewalk closure and...

‘Inspiring Change,’ an evening in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Saturday, September 30, 2023, marks the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. In partnership with Northumberland County, the Municipality of Port Hope will be hosting ‘Inspiring Change,’ an evening of education and culture in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Experience a free, live-guided virtual tour of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, with a focus on the Truth and Reconciliation exhibit.

Road Closure and Transit Re-route - September 20 - 22

This notice was updated on 9/20/2023. Revised notice below:

Please be advised of the following road closures and Transit service impacts on September 20 and 21, 2023:

• Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Deblaquire Street North at College Street, to Ward Street, to Rose Glen Road South will be closed. Transit stop #B20 will not be in service and the bus will be re-routed around the closure.
• Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Ward Street at Rose...

Local Municipalities Seek Public Feedback on Communications and Engagement

Communication is always changing. Tell us how best to reach you.

How do you access updates about municipal services? How do you prefer to be engaged on important local issues? Northumberland municipalities are partnering on a survey of residents and businesses to get answers to these, and other, important questions related to municipal communications and community engagement.

“Communication is always changing,” states Northumberland County Warden Mandy Martin. “It is a priority for local...