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Special Council Meeting - August 23, 2023

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, 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, to address a matter regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality- Section 239(2)(c).

For questions, please email staff in the Legislative Services office.

Upcoming Closures for Capital Roads Projects

Residents are advised that two of the Capital Roads Projects approved in the 2023 Budget, are beginning this month. Please be advised of the following impacts:

Walker Road Reconstruction

The south portion of Walker Road will be closed beginning Monday, August 14, as construction crews prepare the area. This closure is anticipated to last through September. Crews will be removing the current asphalt, reconstructing the road and guiderail, improving storm drainage, and conducting erosion control and...

Port Hope to Host Peterborough Petes Preseason Exhibition Game Against the Oshawa Generals

Port Hope’s Jack Burger Sports Complex (JBSC) will host an Ontario Hockey League (OHL) exhibition game on September 4, 2023. The Peterborough Petes will be taking on long-time rival the Oshawa Generals.

This game will be hosted in partnership with the Town Park Recreation Centre (TPRC) Expansion Fundraising Committee and the Port Hope Panthers. Attendees can expect a 50/50 draw, Peterborough Petes jersey raffle, silent auction table, and more.

“We look forward to seeing hockey fans of all ages fill our...

Seasonal Taste and Odour in Municipal Drinking Water

In the hot summer months, residents can expect typical, seasonal taste and odour changes to our municipal drinking water. If you detect earthy or musty odours in your drinking water, please note that it is still safe to drink. This is caused by seasonal biological changes in Lake Ontario, which can release Geosmin and Methyl-Isoborneol (MIB) - naturally occurring compounds - especially during hot weather when the lake temperatures rise, and the water levels are lower. We refer to this as taste...

Settlement Reached Regarding Mason Homes Development - Phase 5B Lands

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - Port Hope, ON

At their meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Municipality of Port Hope Council announced that a settlement has been reached regarding Phase 2 of OLT File OLT-22-003126 (also referred to as Phase 5B Lands) of the Penryn Mason Homes subdivision development. This area is commonly referred to in the community as “the woodlot”.

Proposed Minutes of Settlement were presented at a previous closed session of Council, which was a result of...