Alerts

TOWN OF NEW GLASGOW CALL FOR CITIZEN APPLICATIONS

Details: Category: Alerts; Published: Tuesday, 17 June 2025 15:32

The Town of New Glasgow is inviting citizens to apply to serve on the following committees that assist Council with achieving its goals and objectives for the community:

ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The main focus of this Committee is to provide advice to Council on identifying, preventing, and eliminating barriers to people with disabilities in municipal programs, services, initiatives, and facilities. The committee plays a pivotal role in helping the Town of New Glasgow to become an accessible community and meet its obligations under Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act.

Three-year Term Available

1 Representative from the Disabled Community in New Glasgow at large.

BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The main focus of this Committee is to provide input on matters related to business promotion and business development within New Glasgow.

Three-year Term Available

1 Business Representative from the Westside Plaza.

1 Business Representative from the Stellarton/Westville Road Business Corridor.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The main focus areas of this Committee include: Recreation & Active Living Services, Heritage, Community Events, Beautification Projects, Glasgow Square, Tourism, and Arts & Culture.

Three-year Term Available

1 Citizen Representative from Ward 1 (Southend).

1 Citizen Representative from Ward 2 (Northend).

1 Citizen Representative from Ward 3 (Westside).

If you are interested in volunteering for one of the committee positions but would like additional information, please contact the undersigned. As part of your application for a committee, please submit the name of the committee of interest and a brief account of your background / qualifications as it relates to the respective committee and why you are interested in participating in the work of this Committee on or before Friday, July 4, 2025, at 12 p.m. A criminal record and volunteer sector check are required.

Town of New Glasgow Committee Applications

c/o Deputy Clerk Alison Tait

P.O. Box 7

111 Provost Street

New Glasgow, NS

B2H 5E1