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Public Information Centre for the Dorset Street West Standpipe
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2023 11:00 AM
Residents are advised of an upcoming Public Information Centre regarding the proposed replacement of the Dorset Street West Standpipe (elevated water tank). Background and project details are available on the Dorset Street West Standpipe Replacement project page.
Public Information CentreA Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall (56 Queen Street). Staff and the consultant from CIMA+ will be on site to...
Snowfall Warning - February 22-23
Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 10:05 AM
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for our region, expected Wednesday (February 22) afternoon into Thursday. It is likely that significant, rapidly accumulating snowfall and low visibility will occur, along with snow and ice pellets with a risk of freezing rain.
Storm preparednessResidents are reminded to prepare for winter storms and power outages, which should include a plan and sufficient supplies to last for a minimum of 72 hours. Visit our emergency preparedness webpage for...
Special Council Meeting - March 1, 2023
Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 11:16 AM
Residents are advised that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall as part of the ongoing Council Orientation. At the meeting, Council Members will be given a high-level overview of the zoning by-law.
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Drinking Water System Receives Top Marks
Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2023 06:00 PM
Last week at Council, we learned that our Drinking Water system received 100 per cent compliance for the 2022 year. In Ontario, we are heavily regulated through the Safe Drinking Act and its regulations. As part of those regulations, the Municipality’s drinking water system is closely inspected by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks each year to ensure that it complies with the Act.
Additionally, our Drinking Water Quality Management System was audited by an external...
Half-Load Restrictions Begin February 17
Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2023 04:44 PM
During the spring thaw, most rural roads become too soft to withstand the weight of a fully loaded truck, regardless of the number of axles.
To reduce damage to our roads during this time of year, weight restrictions of five tonnes per axle (half-loads) on all rural roads within the Municipality of Port Hope are imposed. This will take affect beginning Friday, February 17, 2023 until April 30, 2023. Typically, this begins in March but due to the mild winter, this timeline needs to be adjusted...
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