Town News
Montague Street Closure - October 7
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- Published: Monday, 06 October 2025 15:19
Montague Street will be closed on Tuesday, October 7th between the Bluenose Drive/Linden Avenue/Lower Street intersection and Cornwallis Street.
The closure is required for water and sewer work in the area, and will take place between approximately 7:30am - 5:00pm.
We thank you for your patience while this work is underway.
Lunenburg Joins Maritime Municipal Electric Utility Alliance
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- Published: Monday, 06 October 2025 09:00
Lunenburg Joins the Maritime Municipal Electric Utility Alliance
LUNENBURG, N.S. – The Maritime Municipal Electric Utility Alliance (MMEUA) is pleased to welcome the Town of Lunenburg and its municipal electric utility as the newest member of the Alliance.
MMEUA brings together municipally owned electric utilities across the Maritimes to collaborate, share expertise, and strengthen local leadership in the clean energy transition. With the addition of Lunenburg, the Alliance continues to grow its collective voice and capacity to serve customers and communities.
Lunenburg Mayor Jamie Myra says the decision to join MMEUA reflects the town’s commitment to ensuring its residents have reliable and sustainable power services.
“Joining MMEUA is a positive step for our community. It allows us to benefit from collaboration across the Maritimes. This partnership positions us to access innovation, funding, and shared services that will only serve to continue to strengthen service for Lunenburg residents.”
The Lunenburg Electric Utility has been municipally owned since 1937 and today provides service to about 2,300 metered customers, along with several hundred unmetered lighting and service accounts. It serves Lunenburg and surrounding areas, maintaining local ownership and accountability while ensuring reliable distribution for residents and businesses.
“We are delighted to welcome Lunenburg into the Alliance,” says Glen Fillmore, Chair of MMEUA and Vice-President, Strategic Growth and Transformation at Saint John Energy.
“The utility has a long tradition of local service and strong community connections. By joining MMEUA, Lunenburg gains access to shared expertise, innovative tools and opportunities to secure funding for smart grid and clean energy projects. Together, we can modernize our grids, strengthen resilience, and deliver sustainable solutions while keeping decisions local.”
Paul Nopper, Chief Administrative Officer for the town, adds that the move strengthens the utility’s long-term outlook. “As part of MMEUA, we gain access to collective initiatives that can unlock savings, improve reliability, and build resilience. This collaboration ensures Lunenburg is well positioned to deliver reliable and sustainable power to our community well into the future.”
The Alliance, launched last February, includes municipal utilities in Saint John, Edmundston and Perth-Andover in New Brunswick; Antigonish, Mahone Bay, Berwick, Riverport and now Lunenburg in Nova Scotia; and Summerside in Prince Edward Island.
Clarification re: Solterre Development Survey
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- Published: Monday, 06 October 2025 06:36
Committee of the Whole: October 7, 2025, at 6 p.m.
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- Published: Thursday, 02 October 2025 15:00
Council is meeting as Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6 p.m.
The agenda package for this meeting is now available: https://townoflunenburg.ca/council-2025/2025-council-committee-of-the-whole-agendas/2004-10-07-2025-committee-of-the-whole-agenda/file.html
Committee of the Whole meetings are a chance for Council to discuss ideas and review matters. No formal decisions are made at these meetings.
Agenda items include:
Information Report: Town & Water Utility Capital Projects Status Updates
Information Report/Request for Direction: Livestreaming and Recording Meetings
Information Report: Moratoriums on Development
Grant Funding Request: Tharangam Lunenburg
Council meetings are open to the public and held in Town Hall. Please use the accessible back entrance at 120 Townsend Street.
Meetings are also livestreamed through Zoom. To livestream this meeting starting at 6 pm, use this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88956545878
Public Participation Meeting: Rezoning Request (Brook St.)
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- Published: Wednesday, 01 October 2025 16:23
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING NOTICE: Proposed Rezoning - PIDs 60703881 & 60703899, Brook Street
When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall (120 Townsend Street – back entrance)
The Town of Lunenburg will hold a Public Participation Meeting (PPM) to gather input on a rezoning request for two properties on Brook Street (PIDs 60703881 & 60703899).
The applicant, Solterre Inc., has submitted a revised proposal for a 3- and 6-storey multi-unit residential building with 48–52 apartments, including 16 affordable units, shared amenities, and about 50 parking spaces. To proceed, the project requires:
- Use Rezoning: From Mixed Use Commercial to General Commercial (removes the requirement for ground-floor commercial space).
- Form Rezoning: For PID 60703881, from Old Town/New Town 1 to Marine Form (allows more flexibility in building placement and design).
This is your opportunity to learn about the project, ask questions, and share feedback before any decisions are made.
How to Participate
- In Person: Speak at the meeting (no registration required).
- Virtually (Zoom): Register by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before Tuesday, October 14 at 4:00 p.m.
- In Writing: Submit comments by October 14, 2025 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to:
119 Cumberland Street, P.O. Box 129, Lunenburg, NS, B0J 2C0
All written submissions become part of the public record unless otherwise requested.
What is a PPM?
A Public Participation Meeting allows residents to provide input early in the process. Feedback collected at the PPM is shared with Council before they consider the application. If Council chooses to continue, the proposal will also go to a Public Hearing before any final decision is made.
More info: www.townoflunenburg.ca/development-applications.html
PAC Meeting - October 6, 2025 at 6 p.m.
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- Published: Wednesday, 01 October 2025 15:02
The Planning Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6 p.m.
The agenda for the meeting can be found here: https://townoflunenburg.ca/planning-advisory-committee-2025/2002-10-06-2025-planning-advisory-agenda/file.html
Agenda Items Include:
- Revised Presentation: Rezoning of PIDs 60703881 and 60703899
- LUB Amendment: Rezoning of PIDs 60703881 and 60703899
- LUB Amendment: Rezoning of the Salt Meadows Subdivision Area