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New Glasgow Kicks Off 150th Anniversary Celebrations

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Published: Wednesday, 07 May 2025 16:13
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The Town of New Glasgow officially launched its 150th anniversary celebrations on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, with a full day of community pride, cultural reflection, and joyful gathering along the scenic New Glasgow riverfront. The day began with a special flag-raising ceremony at noon, where a custom-designed New Glasgow 150 flag was raised, marking the beginning of a year-long tribute to the Town’s past, present, and future. A special event with People First was held at Glasgow Square Theatre where representatives shared touching stories of growing up and living in New Glasgow.
Hundreds of community members joined Mayor Nancy Dicks, Town Council members, CAO Lisa MacDonald, and invited guests, including Chief Tamara Young of Pictou Landing First Nation, the Honourable Sean Fraser, MP, Central Nova, Danny MacGillivray, MLA, Pictou Centre, the Honourable Leah Martin, Minister of L’nu Affairs for the evening launch celebration, which featured the unveiling of a powerful legacy art piece honouring the river that flows through New Glasgow. The artwork, designed by local metal artist Darren Martin of Creative Metals and inspired by two vibrant paintings by Mi’kmaq artist Loretta Gould of Waycobah First Nation, celebrates the river’s Mi’kmaq name, Amasipukwejk, and acknowledges the enduring connection between the Town of New Glasgow and the Pictou Landing First Nation. The unveiling was presented in the spirit of truth and reconciliation and reflected New Glasgow’s commitment to respect, relationship-building, and shared history. Also in attendance were former mayors Ann MacLean and Barrie MacMillan as well as former premier Russell MacLellan.
A powerful highlight was the blessing of the river and smudging ceremony by Jane Hennesey and also a united message from Chief Tamara Young and Mayor presented together as they read the inscription of the art piece titled, Amasipukwejk, meaning the East River in Mi’kmaq. Emcee Terry Curley told of his lifelong connection to New Glasgow and Deanna Mohamed delivered a moving land acknowledgement.
The evening also honoured the Town’s deep African Nova Scotian roots, strong Scottish heritage, and long-standing multicultural community. Performances were given by Pictou Landing First Nation drummers, Umoja, an African drumming group, Nataly Garcia, piper Scott Long, Brian Bowden and Town Crier Jim Stewart. The ceremonial program was filled with reflection, cultural diversity and celebration gave way to a community reception, complete with the official cutting and sharing of a beautifully designed anniversary cake.
The celebration continued inside Glasgow Square Theatre with a concert featuring a lineup of New Glasgow’s most cherished musical talent that was emceed by Councillor Dawn Peters and Terry Curley. Performers included Doris Mason, Angela Cromwell, Don Haggart, Jon Raven, Yeshmita Jain, Allyson and Ameila Parker and sisters Robyn and Jodie Alcorn with their families. The music dedicated to celebrating 150 years of New Glasgow warmed the hearts of the capacity crowd that gathered. Doris Mason also presented a revamped her song, By the River, which she had composed and shared for the 125th anniversary of New Glasgow. Mason had also created a song for New Glasgow’s 100th anniversary when just a teenager in 1975.
The Town of New Glasgow will continue to host events and activities throughout the year to celebrate this significant milestone. Please stay tuned for more updates!

Paid, On-call Firefighter Candidate Pool

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Category: Career Opportunities
Published: Wednesday, 07 May 2025 09:22

The New Glasgow Fire Department is looking to recruit new hourly paid on-call members. Applicants must be nineteen (19) years of age at the date of application and eligible to be covered under the Nova Scotia Workers' Compensation Act. Applicants must reside within the Town boundaries protected by the New Glasgow Fire Department. In addition, applicants must hold a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver's license and have regular access to a motor vehicle. Applicants must be community-minded, willing to volunteer their time to support the Fire Department and the Town, and able to provide a clear criminal record check.

All interested applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to Rebecca Lewis-MacNeil, Director of Human Resources () on or before Sunday, June 15, 2025.

For more details, please visit: Paid, on call firefighters

Public Advisory - Hydrant Inspections

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Category: Alerts
Published: Monday, 05 May 2025 08:18
The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise that the annual hydrant inspections will take place throughout the month of May 2025, starting on the East Side of New Glasgow and moving to the West Side. Lower water pressure and/or dirty water may occur for a short period of time. If the dirty water persists for longer than 24 hours feel free to contact the Engineering Department at (902)755-8351 so we can provide assistance.
Any delays in the schedule will be posted on social media as updates become available. The Town of New Glasgow regrets any inconvenience this may cause and thanks you for your cooperation.

Program, Culture and Events Manager

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Category: Career Opportunities
Published: Friday, 02 May 2025 14:55

The Town of New Glasgow is proud to be hiring a Program, Culture and Events Manager, a role that’s central to the heart of our community. We’re looking for someone who brings energy, organization, and a genuine sense of pride in New Glasgow and in delivering outstanding events and programs that showcase the best of our town. From intimate cultural gatherings to large-scale festivals that fill our streets, you’ll be part of creating memorable experiences that connect residents and celebrate everything that makes New Glasgow special.

Reporting to the Director, Community Development, the Program, Culture and Events Manager will lead an integrated approach to community program delivery, cultural development, and town-wide event coordination. You’ll oversee the operation of Glasgow Square, act as a key support for town-run and community-led events, and ensure that every event, big or small, receives the same level of professionalism, care, and enthusiasm.

This role supports and enhances signature community events such as the Festival of the Tartans, Johnny Miles Running Events, The Jubilee, Race on the River, Art at Night, Culture Days, and many more. It also means being a dependable partner to local organizations, residents, and stakeholders working to bring their own visions to life. Additional duties include, but are not limited to;

  • Champion and coordinate all Town programs and events with energy and attention to detail—supporting everything from logistics and promotion to budgeting and volunteer recruitment.
  • Act as a welcoming, go-to resource for organizations planning community events—providing exceptional guidance and support, whether it's a small community barbecue or a major festival.
  • Lead the management of Glasgow Square, including staff coordination, facility rentals, maintenance, safety protocols, and programming.
  • Serve as liaison between event organizers and Town departments (e.g., Public Works, Police, Fire, Communications) to ensure events run safely and efficiently.
  • Promote Town events and programs using a variety of media, ensuring our community knows what’s happening and how to get involved.
  • Develop, evaluate, and continuously improve Town-sponsored programs—recommending changes and innovations to the Director of Community Development.
  • Prepare annual reports detailing program outcomes, economic impacts, budget use, and future recommendations.
  • Administer budgets and maintain financial records to support funding applications and grant reporting.
  • Uphold and promote Occupational Health and Safety standards at all times.
  • Lead with passion and a community-first mindset in everything you do.
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned.

For more details about this position, please visit: Program, Culture and Events Manager May 2025

All interested applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to Rebecca MacNeil, Director of Human Resources () on or before the end of the day Friday, May 30, 2025.

NewGlasgowNow - May 2025

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Category: Alerts
Published: Friday, 02 May 2025 13:34
The latest edition of the NewGlasgowNow newsletter is out!
Read it here: NewGlasgowNOW May 2025