Alerts

Second Reading and Public Hearing Notices - October 15, 2024

1. Second Reading - Property Minimum Standards Bylaw

Take notice that New Glasgow Town Council intends to give second reading to the Property Minimum Standards Bylaw at its Council meeting which will be held in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 111 Provost Street, New Glasgow, NS on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm.

The object of the Property Minimum Standards Bylaw is to provide the Town with the necessary, enabling powers to ensure “the health, well-being, safety, and protection of persons” as well as establishing “standards for the maintenance and sightliness of property” which are the responsibilities of property owners. This bylaw will simplify the process for administering the penalties by the New Glasgow Regional Police and/or Bylaw Enforcement Officer by incorporating the  summary Offence Ticket (SOT) designation into the bylaw.

Copies of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the Town Office, 111 Provost Street, New Glasgow, NS during regular business hours.

 

2. Public Hearing Notice

Public Notice is hereby given that New Glasgow Town Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive oral and written submissions on the following matter:

File 02-24n: Rezoning application by MacDonald & Murphy Inc. Lot 51/East River Road, New Glasgow (PID: 00931071). The amendment to the Land Use Bylaw zoning for subject lands involves rezoning from Residential Two-Unit (R2) zone to Highway Commercial (C3) Zone.

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The Public Hearing will be held Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, at 6 p.m. at New Glasgow Council Chamber, 111 Provost Street, New Glasgow.

Documents and further information regarding the proposed development may be obtained from the Public Works and Engineering Office prior to the Public Hearing by contacting Jeffrey Turnbull, MCIP, LPP, Planner/Dev. Officer by phone at 902-755-8379 or by e-mail at Jeff.Turnbull@newglasgow.ca between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., weekdays except holidays.

 

03. Public Hearing Notice

File 03-21n: Public Notice is hereby given that New Glasgow Town Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive oral and written submissions on a development agreement 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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Documents regarding this application may be requested from Public Works and Engineering Office prior to the Public Hearing by contacting Jeffrey Turnbull, MCIP, LPP, Planner/Dev. Officer by phone at 902-755-8379 or by e-mail at between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., weekdays except holidays.

The Public Hearing is to be held on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, New Glasgow.

Further Information may be obtained from the undersigned at 755-7788 or Jeffrey Turnbull, MCIP, LPP, Planner/Dev. Officer at 755-8379.

 

04. Public Hearing Notice

Public Notice is hereby given that New Glasgow Town Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive oral and written submissions on the following matter:

File 05-24n: Development agreement amendment regarding lands at Washington St. (PIDs: 65216764 & 65216772) to include text amendment & 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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The Public Hearing will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at New Glasgow Council Chambers 111 Provost Street, New Glasgow.

Documents and further information regarding the proposed development may be obtained from the Public Works and Engineering Office prior to the Public Hearing by contacting Jeffrey Turnbull, MCIP, LPP, Planner/Sr. Dev. Officer by phone at 902-755-8379 or by e-mail at Jeff.Turnbull@newglasgow.ca between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., weekdays except holidays.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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The Town of New Glasgow acknowledges the significance of Truth and Reconciliation Day, and we proudly proclaim September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the survivors of residential schools, their families, and Indigenous communities. It is a time for reflection, learning, and a commitment to meaningful reconciliation. Let us stand together in remembrance and work towards a future built on understanding, respect, and justice.

Town Hall closed - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise that the Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 8 a.m.

ABC Membership - New Glasgow Regional Police Commission

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The Town of New Glasgow currently has positions available for citizens to serve on the New Glasgow Regional Police Commission.
From the filter menu, select 'Justice,' followed by 'Police Commissioners, Municipal Boards of' to view available positions for New Glasgow.
To apply, please visit: NOVASCOTIA.CA/ABC OR CALL 1-866-206-6844.

Municipal Elections 2024

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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/