Town News

Town of Lunenburg Welcomes Interim CAO

February 20, 2025

Town of Lunenburg Council has hired Marvin MacDonald, P.Eng., as its Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

“Council feels that Marvin’s vast experience in provincial and municipal public sectors will be very beneficial to our community at this critical time as we recruit a new permanent Chief Administrative Officer.  His experience in Municipal and Provincial Government will ensure that the organization is supported through this transition phase,” Jamie Myra, Mayor for the Town of Lunenburg.

Marvin’s extensive career includes CAO for the Municipality of the District of Saint Mary’s for seven years as well as an Interim CAO posting with the Town of Antigonish for four months last year.  Prior to his Municipal career, he worked 33 years for the Province of Nova Scotia, spending the last 18 years of that career in senior positions with Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations.    

Icy Conditions - USE CAUTION

Please note that sidewalks, ramps and sections of roads (including crosswalks) remain icy. Pedestrians are urged to use caution – wear proper footwear, take slow, short steps and keep your hands free.

Public Works continue to work hard to improve these conditions under challenging circumstances.

TOL Raises Pan-African Flag for African Heritage Month

In recognition of African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia, the Town of Lunenburg is proud to raise the Pan-African flag at the UNESCO Flagpoles (corner of Prince & Townsend).
This year’s theme, “Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance,” honours the living legacy of Black Nova Scotians while highlighting the strength and resilience of their historic communities.
Nova Scotia is home to 52 historic African Nova Scotian communities, each with a profound history spanning over two centuries. African Heritage Month is a time to celebrate their culture, legacy, achievements, and contributions, both past and present.
We encourage residents and visitors to take a moment to reflect, engage, and learn—raising the Pan-African flag is just one way to recognize and celebrate this important month. To explore more, visit https://ansa.novascotia.ca/african-heritage-month.

ICY CONDITIONS FOR ROADS AND SIDEWALKS – USE CAUTION

With the weather conditions yesterday and overnight and the current temperature, conditions on roads and sidewalks are particularly icy today.

 

Public Works continue to salt roads and sidewalks, but please be very cautious if travelling around Town in vehicles or on foot until the conditions have a chance to improve.

Snow Removal of Parking Areas

Public Works is requesting that Resident who utilized any of the designated off-street parking areas during Sunday’s storm event (Lunenburg Academy, Sylvia Park or Green St Tennis Courts) remove their vehicles from these locations today so that snow clearing can be performed safely in these areas.

Vehicles should be removed from these off-street parking areas within 72 hours of the storm event being complete.

Thank you to everyone for your continued cooperation.

Road Closures for Snow Removal

To help relieve congestion, Public Works will be removing snow at the Community Centre Parking Lot through the day today and then be on King Street and Lincoln Street this evening from 6pm-10pm.

Temporary road closures will be in place around the work zone. Those who usually park within the work zone during this time should find an alternative location to allow crews to complete their work.

Road users and pedestrians should use caution and follow signage if travelling through these areas.

Please see this map https://buff.ly/3ECzqHg for safe options to park your vehicle during this time.

Vehicles interfering with the snow removal may be towed at the owners' expense.

Thank you for your cooperation.