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Road Closure Notice Westville Road

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Category: Alerts
Published: Tuesday, 05 August 2025 16:49

ROAD CLOSURE

TOWN OF NEW GLASGOW

WESTVILLE RD. (WALMART DRIVEWAY – EXIT 23 ON RAMP TO HWY 104)

The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise motorists that the Environmental Services Department will be closing Westville Rd. between the Walmart driveway to the Exit 23 on ramp to Highway 104 to traffic on Tuesday, August 5 and Wednesday August 6, 2025 between 6:00pm – 5:00am each day. This road closure will also include the right exit ramp at Exit 23 to Westville Rd. The road will remain closed until the following morning full road closures in both directions.

This closure is necessary to install new stormwater infrastructure across Westville Rd.

Motorists are advised to use alternate routes whenever possible, detours will be in place, and local traffic is permitted on Westville Rd. entrance through the Town streets.

The Town of New Glasgow Environmental Services Department regrets any inconvenience this may cause and wishes to thank you for your cooperation.

Audrey Buchanan, P.Eng.

Assistant Director of Engineering & Public Works

Help Shape the Future of Bus Service in Pictou County!

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Category: Alerts
Published: Monday, 28 July 2025 14:45

Pictou County Transit is looking to improve its routes to make it easier to travel between Pictou, Westville, New Glasgow, Stellarton, Trenton, and Pictou Landing First Nation — and they want to hear from you!

 How to Share Your Input:

Fill out the online survey (July 28 – August 10, 2025)

pctransit.ca/route-changes

 Join us at a community pop-up!

Aberdeen Business Centre, New Glasgow

 Wednesday, July 31

3:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Drop in anytime — light refreshments provided!

Your feedback will help shape the future of public transit in our region. Community voices will be considered alongside technical research to guide improvements.

New routes are expected to roll out in fall 2025 — don’t miss your chance to have a say!

Recruitment Opportunity: New Glasgow Regional Police & Atlantic Police Academy Partnership

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Category: Alerts
Published: Friday, 25 July 2025 11:16

The New Glasgow Regional Police (NGRP) is proud to partner with Holland College, Atlantic Police Academy to support police recruitment and identify future officers. This initiative offers aspiring police officers the opportunity to receive high-quality training while building strong ties to the community. Pending acceptance into the program, the successful applicant will begin training in January 2026, followed by paid on-the-job training with the New Glasgow Regional Police starting in May 2026.

Zoning Confirmation Letter

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Category: Alerts
Published: Thursday, 24 July 2025 11:23

Buying, Selling, or Refinancing Property in the Town of New Glasgow?
You may need a Zoning Confirmation Letter, here’s what you need to know.

If you're a realtor, lawyer, or property owner, a Zoning Confirmation Letter provides essential information about the permitted land use and zoning of a specific property. These letters are commonly required during property transactions to support due diligence and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Telecommunication Structure Proposal

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Category: Alerts
Published: Wednesday, 23 July 2025 13:24

TEP Engineering will be hosting a public information session from 6:30-8pm, Tuesday Aug 12, 2025 in the Glasgow Square auditorium, 155 Riverside Pkwy, New Glasgow, NS, to allow the public an opportunity for comments and questions regarding Eastlink’s proposal of a Telecommunication Tower.

Eastlink is proposing to build a forty-five metre (45m) self-support telecommunications tower on a portion of PID 65150013, located off Park Street, New Glasgow. The proposed tower will be located approximately two-hundred-ten metres (210m) from Park Street on an existing commercial property at approximate coordinates: 45 34 19.89N 62 38 19.22W. The purpose of the tower is to improve cellular service to the residents, businesses and emergency services in the area.

Please see documents below for further details.