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Town of New Glasgow Invites Community to Annual Pre-Canada Day Celebration

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Category: Alerts
Published: Tuesday, 23 June 2026 14:41

Town of New Glasgow Invites Community to Annual Pre-Canada Day Celebration

June 23, 2026, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia - The Town of New Glasgow is inviting residents and visitors to come together for its annual Pre-Canada Day Celebration on Tuesday, June 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Scott W. Weeks Sports Complex.

This free family-friendly event will include a BBQ, Mayor’s Sweet Treat Social, bouncy castles, balloon animals, face painting, activities, games, the Town Crier, and live entertainment, with Andre Pettipas performing at 5:30 p.m. and Reckless taking the stage at 6:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.

“The Pre-Canada Day Celebration is a wonderful annual tradition that brings people of all ages together to enjoy an evening of fun, music, and community spirit,” said Mayor Nancy Dicks. “It is always a special evening for our community, and we look forward to celebrating with everyone.”

Community members are encouraged to bring the family, pack a lawn chair, and enjoy an evening of celebration in New Glasgow.

 

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, June 30
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Scott W. Weeks Sports Complex
Admission: Free

 

 

 

WORK ADVISORY – 8th Street at Munro Ave.

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Category: Alerts
Published: Monday, 22 June 2026 16:24

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise residents, pedestrians, and motorists that 8th Street will be closed to traffic from approximately 8:00am to 4:00pm on Tuesday, June 23rd.

The work will take place near the intersection at Munro Avenue, but only 8th St. will be affected. Traffic control will be in place. 

The Town of New Glasgow regrets any inconvenience this may cause and wishes to thank the public for their cooperation.

 

Earl J. MacKenzie, P. Eng.

Director of Engineering & Public Works

Little Harbour Rd. Watermain Work

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Category: Alerts
Published: Thursday, 18 June 2026 14:32

Little Harbour Rd. Watermain Work Emergency Water Outage impacting:

 Little Harbour Rd. (Shelburne St. – Town Limits), Lancaster Ave., Dover Ave. (Little Harbour Rd. – Highland Dr.), Shelburne St., Cottage St. (Shelburne St. – Little Harbour Rd.), MacLaren Ave.

 

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise residents and motorists that crews are completing an Emergency Water Repair on Little Harbour Rd. watermain as part of the construction project that will require a water outage on the following streets:

  • Little Harbour Rd. (Shelburne St. – Town Limits),
  • Lancaster Ave.,
  • Dover Ave. (Little Harbour Rd. – Highland Dr.),
  • Shelburne St.,
  • Cottage St. (Shelburne St. – Little Harbour Rd.),
  • MacLaren Ave.,

 

This work will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, between the hours of 2:00am – 8:00pm.

 

Work will impact water customers on all the above streets causing loss of water. Customers may experience low pressure and dirty water for a short period following the work and should flush their system thoroughly to remove any residual dirt. Traffic control will be in place including detours where necessary. Please drive safely through this worksite and be aware of pedestrians, workers, and work vehicles

 

The Town of New Glasgow regrets any inconvenience this may cause and wishes to thank the public for their cooperation.

 

Audrey Buchanan, P. Eng.

Assistant Director of Engineering & Public Works

Traffic Notice: Johnny Miles Running Event

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Category: Alerts
Published: Thursday, 18 June 2026 13:55

Please be advised that road closures will be in effect on Sunday, June 21, 2026 for the Johnny Miles Running Event.

Closures include:
Provost Street from George Street to Maclean Street: 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
George Street Bridge: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Terrace and Clyde Streets: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Motorists should expect delays and plan ahead. These closures are in place to help ensure the safety of runners, volunteers, and spectators.

Thank you for your cooperation and support of this signature hometown event.

 

View more information here:  Johnny Miles Traffic Notice Town of New Glasgow.pdf

Surplus Equipment Sale

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Category: Invitation to Tender
Published: Thursday, 18 June 2026 12:13

Town of New Glasgow Surplus Equipment Sale June 2026

If more information is required, contact Sherman Knight at 902-755-8306 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Tuesday - Friday or email .

To view all items please click here. 

Vehicles and Equipment may be viewed at 235 Park Street New Glasgow.  Digital photos of the items can be made available.

Option 1: Anyone wishing to submit a quotation on the Vehicles or Equipment must be in a sealed envelope labelled Surplus Equipment Quotation, and the Surplus Item Number as listed in the descriptions this must be clearly visible on the envelope. Quotation must also include bidder’s name, mailing address, and contact phone number, and the amount of the bid. The envelope must be delivered to 235 Park Street, New Glasgow.

Option 2: Anyone wishing to submit a quotation for these Vehicles or Equipment can quote by using a secure email, confidentially to . The subject line of each email must contain Surplus Equipment Quotation, and the Surplus Item Number as listed in the descriptions. The email must contain the bidder’s name, mailing address, brief description of the item, contact phone number and the amount of the bid.

Any bidder using option 1, Please forward bid information to the attention of Earl J. MacKenzie, P.Eng., Director of Engineering, Town of New Glasgow, 235 Park Street, P.O. Box 7, New Glasgow, NS B2H 5E1.

Please send all submissions on or before 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026. Bidders will be notified whether successful or not within approximately 24 hours of tender closing. The Successful bidder must pay the full bid amount, plus HST by July 9th, 2026, at 3pm. If the successful bidder does not complete the transaction by the date and time listed, the bidder’s amount will be withdrawn, and the next highest bidder will be contacted.

Should you require any additional technical information, please direct all inquiries to Sherman Knight at 902-755-8306 or email , Tuesday through Friday, from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. 

The Town of New Glasgow reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to accept any quotations deemed to be in the best interests of the Town.  The Town of New Glasgow also reserves the right to waive any formality, informality, or technicality in any proposal.

 

Earl J. MacKenzie, P.Eng.

Town Engineer