Alerts

WORK ADVISORY – East River Rd.

Notice to Motorists and Pedestrians

 WORK ADVISORY – East River Rd.
Wednesday, September 9th.

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise businesses, pedestrians, residents and motorists that street patching work will take place on Wednesday, September 9th, on East River Rd., between Atlantic Drive and Pine St., in the outbound lane.

Traffic control will be in place.  Please drive safely through this work area 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.

 

Earl J. MacKenzie, P. Eng.
Director of Engineering & Public Works

 

 

HYDRANT FLUSHING SCHEDULE: FALL 2026

 

TOWN OF NEW GLASGOW
HYDRANT FLUSHING SCHEDULE
FALL 2026

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise customers that the annual flushing of hydrants will take place on the following dates. Lower water pressure and/or dirty water may occur for a short period of time. To avoid inconvenience, customers are advised to set aside a sufficient supply of water for their requirements on the noted dates.

EAST SIDE NEW GLASGOW
Tuesday September 8rd through Friday, September 25th
8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily

WEST SIDE NEW GLASGOW
Wednesday, September 14th through Friday, October 2nd
8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily

Any delays in the schedule will be posted on social media as updates become available. We regret any inconvenience this may cause water customers.

 

Audrey Buchanan, P. Eng.
Assistant Director of Engineering & Public Works

Town of New Glasgow Invites Community to Summer Send Off

The Town of New Glasgow invites residents and visitors to celebrate Labour Day weekend at the Summer Send Off on Sunday, September 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Scott W. Weeks Sports Complex.

The free, family-friendly event will feature a community barbecue, food trucks, face painting, activities and games, bouncy castles, an appearance by the Town Crier and more.

Local band Reckless will provide live entertainment from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music, activities and community fun as New Glasgow celebrates the end of summer.

Event details:
Sunday, September 6, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Scott W. Weeks Sports Complex
234 Park Street, New Glasgow 

In the event of rain, the Summer Send Off will take place at Glasgow Square Theatre, located at 155 Riverside Parkway, New Glasgow.

Glasgow Square Theatre to Present The Fugitives’ Acclaimed RIDGE

Glasgow Square Theatre is honoured to welcome The Fugitives with their acclaimed production, RIDGE, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

Blending powerful live music, moving storytelling and firsthand accounts, RIDGE explores the Battle of Vimy Ridge through a deeply human lens. Nominated for the 2022 JUNO Award for Traditional Roots Album of the Year, the production examines one of Canada’s defining moments while exploring timeless questions about sacrifice, grief and remembrance.

Thanks to funding from Veterans Affairs Canada, this special presentation is being offered on a Pay What You Will basis, making the performance accessible to a wider audience.

Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door in support of the Royal Canadian Legion and Glasgow Square Theatre’s Moments for Everyone campaign.

Event details:
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Glasgow Square Theatre, New Glasgow 

Although admission is Pay What You Will, tickets are required to reserve a seat. Tickets are available at www.glasgowsquare.com

Fleet & Safety Coordinator

The Town of New Glasgow is hiring a Fleet and Safety Coordinator. The Fleet & Safety Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating the Town of New Glasgow’s Engineering and Public Works Departments fleet and occupational health and safety compliance programs. This is hands on compliance role that works collaboratively across all Town departments to ensure employees, facilities, vehicles, equipment and operations meet applicable legislative, regulatory and organizational requirements.
 
All interested applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter with Fleet & Safety Coordinator listed in the subject line to Rebecca MacNeil, Director of Human Resources ().
 
View full information here:  pdf Fleet & Safety Coordinator(207 KB)