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The Town of Cobourg (Town) is undertaking a Master Plan study to identify the potential sewage system improvements required to address projected growth. The existing wastewater system is serviced by Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) No. 1 and associated pumping stations; however, projected growth in the sanitary sewershed area is expected to exceed system capacity. This study will assess the existing wastewater treatment plant and pumping stations and identify the operational and capacity improvements required to meet future demands.

The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents that pursuant to section 5.6 a) of the Town of Cobourg Procedural By-law a Special Meeting of Council has been called of Municipal Council scheduled to take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The Town of Cobourg Public Works & Engineering Division would like to inform residents of intermittent lane closures and short-duration sidewalk closures downtown on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

The Town of Cobourg wishes to inform residents and visitors that due to electrical work taking place for the generator relocation construction project, Victoria Hall will be closed to the public at 5 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026.

The Public Works Division will be conducting overnight snow removal in Downtown Cobourg in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 8, 2026. Work will begin at 12 a.m. (midnight) and continue until approximately 7 a.m. on Thursday.

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Cobourg passed Development Charges By-Law 058-2025, being a By-law to amend Development Charge By-law 001-2022, on December 17, 2025, under section 19.

The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division would like to inform residents that filming will be taking place in downtown Cobourg on Monday, January 12, 2026.

The Town of Cobourg has approved the 2026 Capital and Operating Budget with a Municipal Levy increase of 2.74 percent.

The Town of Cobourg’s Public Works Division would like to advise residents of this year’s Christmas tree pickup schedule and to also remind residents of snow clearing safety rules.

The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce that starting tomorrow, Saturday, December 20, the Albert Street washroom and lobby located at Rotary Harbourfront Park will reopen daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with on-site security personnel in place.