In an effort to have the public learn more about the proposed price hikes in the Municipality of Port Hope’s sewage and water services, officials have invited the town’s residents to a public meeting set to take place on the 16^th of February, Tuesday.

The municipality is planning to pass a bylaw that allows Port Hope to meet the requirements outlined under the Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act of Ontario. The act also requires Port Hope to provide enough revenues, hence, the need for a bylaw that changes that current clean-water and waste-water rates.

However, Port Hope’s council is also required to host a meeting to in order to inform the public on the proposed cost of water and wastewater services.

Anyone in town who’s interested to know how the price hikes will them is invited to attend the meeting on Tuesday, February 16 at 5:30 in the afternoon. The meeting will take place in council chambers at the Town Hall. Those with concerns and other comments can raise them in the meeting.

Details and additional information on the proposed rates will be made available through the office of the municipal clerk on Friday, February 12.