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Council Meeting Highlights - December 6

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Agendas and Minutes page of our website.

Council Meeting:

The following are highlights from the Council Meeting.

Council presents certificate of recognition

Council presented local dance studio Jennifer’s Jazz It Up with a certificate of recognition to congratulate them on participating in the 2022...

Plumbing Inspections to be Carried Out by Northumberland County in the Municipality of Port Hope

At their meeting on December 6, 2022, Council for the Municipality of Port Hope authorized a By-law to enter into an agreement with Northumberland County to carry out plumbing inspections in the Municipality of Port Hope.

The Municipality of Port Hope was the only remaining Member Municipality of the County of Northumberland not under an agreement to carry out plumbing inspections and enforcement by County staff. Previously, a staff member within the Building Services Division for the...

Temporary Closure of the Town Park Recreation Centre

Residents are advised that the Town Park Recreation Centre will be closed for general access and inquiries December 6, 7, and 8, re-opening on December 9, 2022. This closure will accommodate gas lines, water, and electrical tie-ins as part of the Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion project.

Due to the temporary interruptions to facility utilities and access, some registered programs and rentals may be accommodated, relocated, or cancelled during the closure. Registered program participants and...

2022 Inductees to the Athletic Wall of Honour

In a small ceremony on November 29, 2022, the Municipality of Port Hope, in partnership with the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Advisory Committee, unveiled the new inductees to the Athletic Wall of Honour.

“We have many talented residents in Port Hope, and this is such a special event to honour sport in our community,” notes Julia Snoek, Director, Parks, Recreation and Culture at the Municipality of Port Hope. “The Athletic Wall of Honour allows us to pay tribute to members of our community who...

Annual Emergency Exercise Takes Place December 1

Residents are advised that the Municipality of Port Hope will be participating in an emergency exercise on Thursday, December 1, 2022, to practice emergency management protocols, train staff and test emergency systems. The exercise will be taking place adjacent to the Cameco facility near the intersection of Choate Street and Marsh Street.

Municipal staff will be working alongside community partners including the Port Hope Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, Ambulance and Paramedic...