Alerts

Municipal Awareness Week

 

November 1–7, 2026

From roads and water services to parks and recreation, municipal government plays an important role in everyday life. Municipal Awareness Week is an opportunity to learn more about the services, decisions and people that keep New Glasgow running.

The Town of New Glasgow has proclaimed November 1–7, 2026, as Municipal Awareness Week, recognizing the important role municipal government plays in our community.

Read the Municipal Awareness Week Proclamation.

 

 

Understanding Local Government

Looking for a few clues? Our Understanding Local Government hub helps residents explore how local government works in New Glasgow and how they can participate in civic life.

Explore the following topics:

 

What does municipal government do compared to the other levels of government?

Federal, provincial and municipal governments each have different responsibilities. First Nations, including neighbouring Pictou Landing First Nation, have their own governments that make decisions and provide services for their communities.

Explore the graphics below for examples of what the Government of Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia, the Town of New Glasgow and Pictou Landing First Nation do.

 

 

 

 

 

Think You Know NG? Municipal 101

We’re testing your local knowledge with a daily quiz on our social media channels! Follow along, comment your guesses and watch for the answers at the end of the week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watermain Work

Watermain Work on: Acadia St., Brookside Ave., Shelburne St., Cottage St., Fraser St. High St., and surrounding areas

 

The Town of New Glasgow Water Utility wishes to advise residents on Acadia St., Brookside Ave., Shelburne St., High St., Branch St., Fraser St., and surrounding areas that a Watermain Repair is scheduled to occur between 8:00am – 5:00pm on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The repair work may impact water service for a short duration causing low water pressure and a possible water outage. If you experience any of these issues we encourage you to contact the Engineering Office at (902)755-8351 to report issues and get an estimated restoration time.

In addition 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 on the individual streets or intersections while working in the area. This should only impact one street at a time for a short duration. Residents are encouraged to use alternate routes where possible. 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 Work

Traffic Advisory: Provost St.

NOTICE TO MOTORISTS
Downtown New Glasgow

DISRUPTION OF TRAFFIC / PEDESTRAINS

 

The Town of New Glasgow Engineering and Public Works Department wishes to advise motorists and pedestrians that vehicle and foot traffic will be disrupted on Provost Street, on Thursday November 5th, from 7:30 am to 9:30am.

Provost Street will be closed from MacLean Street to Jury St. Detours and traffic control persons will be in place.

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

 

Adam Langille, CET
Civil Engineering Technologist
Engineering Department

Water & Traffic Disruption Notice

 The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise residents and motorists that crews are repairing an emergency water break on Terrace St. between Carmichael St. and Cameron Ave. that will impact water service on Terrace St. (Carmichael St.- Cameron Ave.) on Friday, October 30th, 2026 from 10:00am – 5pm. 

Work will impact water customers on Terrace St. (Carmichael St.- Cameron Ave.) causing loss of water from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

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.

Watermain Work

TOWN OF NEW GLASGOW

Watermain Work on: Acadia St., Brookside Ave., Shelburne St., Cottage St., Fraser St. High St., and surrounding areas

 

The Town of New Glasgow Water Utility wishes to advise residents on Acadia St., Brookside Ave., Shelburne St., High St., Branch St., Fraser St., and surrounding areas that a Watermain Repair is scheduled to occur between 8:00am – 5:00pm on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The repair work may impact water service for a short duration causing low water pressure and a possible water outage. If you experience any of these issues we encourage you to contact the Engineering Office at (902)755-8351 to report issues and get an estimated restoration time.

In addition 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 on the individual streets or intersections while working in the area. This should only impact one street at a time for a short duration. Residents are encouraged to use alternate routes where possible. 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 Work