Alerts
Public Advisory - Fireworks Display
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- Category: Alerts
- Published: Monday, 20 January 2025 10:43
The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise residents that a fireworks display has been authorized to be held on Friday, January 24th, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the West Side Community Centre, as part of their Winter Carnival celebrations.
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!
2025 Property Assessment Notices
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- Category: Alerts
- Published: Monday, 13 January 2025 15:03
2025 Property Assessment Notices have been mailed. For more information about property assessment in Nova Scotia visit pvsc.ca.
The Nova Scotia Assessment Act requires that all real property be assessed at market value each year. The 2025 Assessment Roll reflects a property’s market value as of January 1, 2024, based on sales and financial data. The assessment also considers a property’s physical state as of December 1, 2024, including new construction, renovations, demolitions, and impacts from natural disasters.
Important dates:
Dec 17, 2024:
2025 Assessment Roll was sent to Nova Scotia’s 49 municipalities.
Jan 13, 2025:
PVSC mailed assessment notices for over 650,000 accounts to Nova
Scotia property owners.
Feb 13, 2025:
Assessment appeals must be received by midnight on February 13, 2025. Signed appeal forms can be submitted by email, mail, or fax.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Joyful New Year!
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- Category: Alerts
- Published: Monday, 23 December 2024 09:30
On behalf of Mayor Dicks, Council, CAO & staff of the Town of New Glasgow, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Joyful New Year! 
As we celebrate this special season, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our residents and visitors for making New Glasgow such a warm and vibrant community.
May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with family and friends. As we welcome the New Year, let’s look forward to a bright 2025 filled with peace, happiness, and exciting opportunities for all.
Wishing you all a safe, happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year!
Please make a note of the Town Hall holiday hours:
Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024: closed
Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024: closed
Friday, Dec. 27, 2024: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 30, 2024: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025: closed
Thursday, Jan 2, 2025: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sidewalk Advisory - Provost Street
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- Category: Alerts
- Published: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 14:56
The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise businesses, pedestrians, residents and motorists that excavation work will take place on the sidewalk near 142 Provost St. Work is required to expose a waterline.
The work will commence at 6 a.m. and last until noon on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Traffic control will be in place, however it is not expected that the street will be closed to traffic. The sidewalk at the worksite will be closed and work vehicles and equipment will occupy the parking spaces.
Please drive safely through this work area and be aware of pedestrians, workers, and work vehicles.
The Town of New Glasgow regrets any inconvenience this may cause and thanks you for your cooperation.
Town of New Glasgow Christmas Tree Lighting
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- Category: Alerts
- Published: Friday, 15 November 2024 15:41
Do you have your letters to Santa ready? 
While you get them ready, please make sure to include your name and return address on the letters, so that Santa can write back to you! Santa is coming to the Town of New Glasgow on Friday, November 29, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the gazebo by the Glasgow Square Theatre, where Mayor Nancy Dicks will present the holiday message, and we will light up the Christmas Tree! The Pictou County Brass & Reed Band will entertain us while we sip hot chocolate!!!