Alerts

Fireworks Advisory - Abercrombie Road

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise residents that a fireworks display has been authorized to be held on Thursday, October 31st, 2024, at 7:45 p.m. at the Christian Fellowship Church on Abercrombie Road.

Pets and animals: Fireworks can be very distressing for pets. Please keep your animals indoors and create a safe, quiet space for them during the show. Consider playing some soothing music to help calm them.

Individuals with sensory sensitivities: Fireworks can be overwhelming for those with sensory sensitivities. If you or someone you know may be affected, consider using earplugs and watching from a distance or moving to a quieter area.

General safety tips:
Keep a safe distance from the fireworks launch site.
Follow all instructions from event organizers and safety personnel.
Keep an eye on children and ensure they stay in designated viewing areas.
We hope you enjoy the show safely and responsibly!

Public Notices

Public Notice 1 - Case File 05-24n

Notice is hereby given that New Glasgow Town Council, at a Public Meeting held on October 15th, 2024, approved a development agreement amendment application by Housing Trust of Nova Scotia to include text & revised Schedule “B”: Site Plan and Schedule “C”: Typical Bldg Elevations/Design Drawings to enable an increase in the number of dwelling units (9 residential dwelling units to14 residential dwelling units).

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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 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 am to 4 pm excluding holidays.

Dated at New Glasgow, Nova Scotia this 24th day of October 2024.

 

Public Notice 2 - Case File 03-21n

Notice is hereby given that New Glasgow Town Council, at a Public Meeting held on October 15th, 2024, approved a development agreement application by P.Q. Properties Ltd. to enable construction of three, 4-unit residential buildings at 8th Street, New Glasgow (PID: 01006485).

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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 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 am to 4 pm excluding holidays.

Dated at New Glasgow, Nova Scotia this 24th day of October 2024.

 

Public Notice 3 - Case File 02-24n

Notice is hereby given that the New Glasgow Town Council, at a Public Meeting held on October 15th, 2024, approved an application to rezone lands located on East River Road (PID: 00931071/Lot 51) from Residential Two-Unit (R2) Zone to Highway Commercial (C3) Zone.

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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 notice, 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 calling Jeffrey Turnbull, MCIP, LPP, Planner/Dev. Officer, at the New Glasgow Public Works and Engineering (902-755-8379).

Dated at New Glasgow, Nova Scotia this 24th day October 2024.

Lisa M. MacDonald, CAO
Town of New Glasgow

Traffic Advisory - Reddick Lane and Izzard Road

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise motorists that Reddick Lane and Izzard Road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2024, and Friday, October 25, 2024.

These closures are necessary to permit road paving work.

Construction is weather dependent and updates to the construction completion will be posted on the Town’s website.

Motorists are advised to use alternative routes whenever possible; detours will be in place.

If you have additional questions about the project, feel free to contact the Engineering Department at (902)755-8351 for more information. The Town of New Glasgow regrets any inconvenience this may cause and thanks you for your cooperation.

Traffic Advisory - MacLean Street and Forbes Street

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The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise motorists that the following streets will have closures with traffic control in place starting Wednesday, October 23, 2024, and Thursday, October 24 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
• MacLean St. between Albert St. and Grant St. Ext.
• Forbes St. between Albert St. and the Southern End of Forbes St.
These closures are necessary to permit road paving work.
Construction is weather dependent and updates to the construction completion will be posted on the Town’s website.
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes whenever possible; detours will be in place.
If you have additional questions about the project, feel free to contact the Engineering Department at (902)755-8351 for more information. The Town of New Glasgow regrets any inconvenience this may cause thanks you for your cooperation.

Traffic Advisory - McColl Street

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The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise motorists and pedestrians that vehicular and foot traffic will be disrupted in the McColl St, Stewart St. & MacDonald St area starting Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Detours and traffic personnel will be in place to guide vehicles and foot traffic as the storm water infrastructure project resumes for this year. Work is expected to be completed by the end of November 2024. Residents living in this area will have vehicle access periodically restricted to their driveways due to pipe laying and concrete work. 

Please proceed cautiously in the vicinity of the work area.

The Town of New Glasgow regrets any inconvenience this may cause and thanks you for your cooperation.