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Municipal Elections 2024

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Published: Wednesday, 11 September 2024 10:33

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THE TOWN OF NEW GLASGOW AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS

The Town of New Glasgow and Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) will be held

                                                     SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024

(Please be aware that there will be no voting by paper ballots this election)

Electors may vote electronically (internet and telephone) beginning on Sunday, October 6th at 12:00 pm and continuing until Saturday, October 19th at 7:00 pm. If you did not receive a Voter Information Letter in the mail by October 7th, or if you need assistance, please contact the HELP DESK Monday, October 7th through to Saturday October 19, 2024 (excluding Sunday).

The toll-free number for the Help Desk is 1-833-901-0007 and hours of operation are 9:00 am to 8:00 pm daily except for Sunday, October 13th.

A KIOSK will be set up at Summer Street Industries 72 Park Street ONLY for anyone requiring assistance.  Dates and times for the kiosk are as follows: October 12th and October 15th, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on October 19th, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.

 

Office Ward  Candidate
Mayor  
  • Nancy Dicks
  • Mark Firth
     
Councillor 1
  • Jocelyn Dorrington (acclaimed)
  • Jim McKenna (acclaimed)
     
 Councillor  2
  • Clyde Fraser
  • Colin MacDonald
  • Dawn Peters
     
Councillor 3
  • Fred El Haddad
  • Jessica MacDonald
  • Joe MacDonald
     

Member of
Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial (CSAP)

  
  • Francine Clément-Fraser
  • Remi Deveau
     

Returning Officer
Josephine MacDonald
902-485-2253

For more details about the 2024 Municipal Elections, please visit:
https://electionspictoucounty.ca/

Public Notice

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Published: Wednesday, 11 September 2024 08:00
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Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the New Glasgow Town Council held on Monday, August 19th, 2024, Council granted approval of a rezoning application by the Town of New Glasgow for lands located at Eighth Street (PID: 00957241) and Parkview Drive/Chestnut Street, (PID: 65238420) New Glasgow. The application is an amendment to the Land Use zoning map to rezone subject lands from Single-Unit Residential (R1) Zone to Two-Unit Residential (R2) Zone. The rezonings are housekeeping amendments to bring into alignment subject sites abutting Two-Unit Residential (R2) zoned areas.
To appeal in accordance with Section 247 of the Municipal Government Act, an aggrieved person, the applicant, an adjacent municipality, a village in which the affected property is situated, or the Director may within fourteen (14) days of the date of this advertisement (appeal period closing on September 24, 2024), appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board regarding this decision.
Further information may be obtained from the undersigned at the Town Office, New Glasgow or by contacting Jeffrey Turnbull, Planner, Town of New Glasgow Public Works and Engineering Office 235 Park Street New Glasgow, 902-755-8379 Monday to Friday. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. excluding holidays.
Dated at New Glasgow, Nova Scotia this 20th day of August, 2024.
File: 06-24n
Date: August 20th, 2024

Traffic Advisory - Brother Street Extension

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Published: Saturday, 07 September 2024 13:01
The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise that Brother St. Ext. (Izzard Rd. – Dead End) will have a lane restriction starting on Monday, September 16, 2024, for approximately six (6) weeks to install a new curb, stormwater system and asphalt road surface. A contractor will be onsite on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
This closure is necessary to install a new curb, stormwater system, and asphalt road surface as part of street upgrades.
Homeowners on the west side of the street may have restricted access to driveways during the installation of the new curb the contractor will advise in advance to assist with alternate arrangements as required.
The Town of New Glasgow Public Works Department regrets any inconvenience this may cause and wishes to thank you for your cooperation. If you have any further questions, please contact the Engineering Office at (902) 755-8351.

Hydrant Flushing Schedule - Fall 2024

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Published: Thursday, 29 August 2024 09:26

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise that the annual flushing of hydrants is about to commence. Below is the schedule for hydrant flushing:

8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily

East Side New Glasgow
Tuesday, September 3 through Friday, September 13

West Side New Glasgow
Wednesday, September 11 through Friday, September 27

Lower water pressure and/or dirty water may occur for a short period of time. To avoid inconvenience, customers are advised to set aside sufficient supply of water for their requirements on the noted dates.
The Town apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and wishes to thank you for your cooperation.

Please keep an eye on the Town's social media and https://www.newglasgow.ca/alerts/ for future updates.

Labour Day - Town Hall Closed

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Published: Wednesday, 28 August 2024 09:05

Please be advised that the Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, for Labour Day, and will reopen on at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3.