Alerts
Good Friday and Easter Monday - Town Hall closed
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- Category: Alerts
- Published: Wednesday, 16 April 2025 11:03
The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise that the Town Hall will be closed in observance of Good Friday on April 18, 2025 and Easter Monday on April 21, 2025, and reopen on Tuesday, April 22, at 8 a.m.
Committees of Council - Citizen Opportunities for 2025
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- Category: Alerts
- Published: Thursday, 03 April 2025 13:14
TOWN OF NEW GLASGOW
CALL FOR CITIZEN APPLICATIONS
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 4 Representatives 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 Representatives from the Downtown Business Core.
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).
COMMUNITY CLIMATE CHANGE COMMITTEE
The main focus of this Committee is to advise Council and the Climate Change Steering Committee on the actions and initiatives to promote climate resilience and drive reductions in community greenhouse gas emissions.
Three-year Term available
1 Citizen Representative from Ward 1.
1 Citizen Representative from Ward 2.
1 Citizen Representative from Ward 3.
2 Youth Representatives from Pictou County.
FORBES LAKE WATERSHED SOURCE WATER PROTECTION COMMITTEE
The main focus of this Committee is to provide input and advice on the matters of source water and Forbes Lake watershed protection.
Three-year Term Available 1 Citizen Representative from the Eastside (Ward 1 & Ward 2).
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The main focus of this Committee is to review, evaluate and provide recommendations to Council on matters related to new development proposals, zoning and planning document amendments, and overall land use planning goals and objectives of the Town.
Three-year Term Available 1 Citizen Representative at Large (from any of the 3 Wards).
NEW GLASGOW REGIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
The main function of this Commission is to provide civilian governance on behalf of the Council in relation to the enforcement of law, the maintenance of law and order and the prevention of crime within the Towns of New Glasgow and Trenton.
Three-year Term Available 1 Citizen Representative from the Eastside (Ward 1 & Ward 2).
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, May 2, 2025 at 12 p.m. A criminal record and volunteer sector check are required.
Town of New Glasgow Committee Applications
c/o CAO Lisa M. MacDonald
P.O. Box 7
111 Provost Street
New Glasgow, NS
B2H 5E1
Warm Weather - Fire Safety
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- Category: Alerts
- Published: Wednesday, 02 April 2025 13:54
With the warmer temperatures and the dry foliage along the trails and in wooded area in the Town, we must be mindful of our actions in these areas.
In 2022, the Town adopted the Fires and Burning of Material By-law, which outlines the proper way to enjoy outdoor fires. The provincial burn restrictions, updated every day at 2 p.m., outline the burning restrictions.
The By-law can be accessed at: https://www.newglasgow.ca/town-hall/council/by-laws.html
The provincial burn restrictions can be accessed at: https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe
Under the Town of New Glasgow’s Fires and Burning of Material By-law:
• Camping or shelter building in the woods on town-owned land is not permitted.
• There are also no open fires permitted in the woods.
• The fires must be in a recreational outdoor burning appliance, and the manufacturer’s operating instructions must be followed.
• You can only burn seasoned dry wood; no brush or leaves are allowed.
• The size of the fire cannot be any larger than 60 centimeters in width and no higher than 45 centimeters.
• There must be someone always present while the fire is burning, and this person must be a minimum of 19 years of age.
• You must have your fire pit at least 4.75m (15 feet) from any structure or property line.
• You must also have a means to put out the fire close by.
• If you are going to have a small backyard fire, inform your neighbours to make sure it will not bother them. If a complaint comes in, you will be asked to put the fire out.
Additionally, the province also states that daily fire restrictions apply in the woods or within one thousand feet of the woods. Both these restrictions apply to people’s private property, like having a backyard campfire.
If you see a fire in a wooded area, call 911 and give the best description of its location for responding agencies.
Trail Advisory - Samson Trail Maintenance
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- Category: Alerts
- Published: Thursday, 27 March 2025 15:25
The Town of New Glasgow wishes to advise that Urban Roots, on behalf of the Town, will be carrying out tree maintenance work along portions of the Samson Trail between Carmichael Park and the Kinsman Look-off on Friday, March 28th and Monday, March 31st, 2025.
This work is part of ongoing efforts, after post-tropical storm Fiona, to restore the tree canopy along the river, restoring both stabilization of the riverbank and removal of invasive species along with provision of sight lines to the river.
Signage will be in place during activities. Users are asked to respect signage and direction of crews to ensure the work can be completed safely for both trail users and work crews.
The Town of New Glasgow apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks you for your cooperation.
Operator - Class 3
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- Category: Career Opportunities
- Published: Thursday, 27 March 2025 10:10
TERM
Eight-month TERM with potential for Full Time after an Employee Evaluation
NOTE: Probation will apply before being made permanent
The Operator Three is primarily responsible for operating equipment used for SNIC, and for off season equipment operation. Other duties may include but are not limited to, long line painting, crosswalk painting, traffic control, carpenter work, grass cutting (using power driven equipment or by hand), concrete work and garbage pickup. The person must be versatile and adapt well to changing work conditions.
The Operator performs all other division duties, including labourer, when so requested by Supervisor or Chargehand. A valid driver’s licence (minimum class 3) with a clean driver’s abstract is required.
All interested applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to Rebecca Lewis- MacNeil, Director of Human Resources rebecca.macneil@newglasgow.ca on or before the end of the day Wednesday, April 9, 2025. A complete job profile, outlining additional competencies, educational and experience requirements and working conditions can be provided upon request.
For more details about this job, please visit: Operator Class 3 Transportation Division