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Let's Keep Lunenburg Clean!

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Published: Wednesday, 04 June 2025 12:30

We can all play a role in keeping our town looking sharp. One way is to make sure that household and commercial garbage are disposed of properly on the designated pick-up days.

If you missed your weekly pick-up, please do not leave your garbage and recycling by the public trash receptacles. These are for small items only and, as we host more visitors during the coming months, it is important to allow for increased usage (plus, it doesn’t look great).

If you are unsure of your solid waste collection dates, you can view the Town’s schedule - Garbage Collection - Town of Lunenburg

The Town of Lunenburg also has a FREE municipal compost site on Starr Street for your leaves, tree limbs, and garden waste:

Location: Starr Street Compost Site

Open Fridays | 1PM–4PM

Starting: Friday, April 25th until the last Friday in November

For Town of Lunenburg Residents Only

Thank you - your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

LUNENBURG’s 272nd Birthday Celebration

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Published: Tuesday, 03 June 2025 11:50

Join us for Lunenburg's 272nd Birthday

 

WHEN: Saturday, June 7 @ NOON

 

WHERE: At the UNESCO flag poles
(at the corner of Townsend & Prince)

 

WHAT: Opening remarks, cake and the opening of the Millennium Time Capsule!!!

Cultural Tourism Economic Impact Study

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Published: Monday, 02 June 2025 14:32

The Town of Lunenburg, with support from ACOA, is working on a Cultural Tourism Economic Impact Study to better understand how cultural tourism supports our local economy, businesses, and community — and how we can continue to strengthen and grow it in ways that reflect who we are.

This study builds on the cultural tourism planning already underway. This work is rooted in the understanding that cultural tourism isn’t separate from Lunenburg’s identity; it’s built on it. Our culture, heritage, and way of life are what draw people here — and what make our tourism economy distinct and valuable.

Now, we’re taking the next step: identifying the cultural assets that define Lunenburg and quantifying their impact through an economic lens. This will help us better understand what supports our cultural tourism sector — and how to sustain and grow it for the future.

As part of this effort, we’re asking local businesses, employers, and self-employed individuals to complete a Business Survey about how cultural tourism affects their operations and livelihoods. Whether you’re directly involved in tourism or your work is influenced by it, your input is important.

Take the Business Survey here: [SURVEY: Help Shape the Future of Cultural Tourism].

The Business Survey is open until June 30 and will help guide future programs, policies, and support for the sector.

 

What’s next?

  • In July, we’ll hold cultural resource mapping workshops to engage the community and gather local knowledge about the people, places, and traditions that shape Lunenburg’s cultural identity.
  • A visitor survey will follow through July to September to help us understand what draws people here — and how we can enhance their experience.

Your voice matters. Help us shape the future of cultural tourism in Lunenburg — together.

Planned Outage Notification - Sunday, June 8th, 2025

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Published: Monday, 02 June 2025 12:51

.A short, power interruption during the early morning of Sunday, June 8th is required for Nova Scotia Power to safely complete work to operationalize a new power substation in Martins Brook.

Residents in the community of Lunenburg can expect a power interruption to begin at 1:30 AM on Sunday morning and last for approximately 15 minutes.

 Your support is appreciated as this important work is finalized.  

PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE: Masons Beach Road Water Leak Repairs

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Published: Sunday, 01 June 2025 14:01

UPDATE:

As of 5;00 PM, work has been completed on Masons Beach Road. The work was done without having to turn water off, so there were no interruptions to service and as such, there shouldn’t be any airing or discolouration issues.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
 

Public Works will be dealing with a water leak on Masons Beach Rd this afternoon. Work will likely start between 2:30-3:00PM.

People travelling through that area should use caution and follow signage.  

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

COMMITTEE VACANCY: Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)

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Published: Thursday, 29 May 2025 14:04

The Town of Lunenburg is seeking one resident to serve on the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), which advises Council on planning and development matters.

In the coming months, PAC will be especially active in reviewing proposed updates to the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use By-law (LUB).

The MPS sets the long-term vision and policy direction for land use in the Town. The LUB turns that vision into action by establishing the specific rules for what kinds of development can happen where.

Time Commitment: Evening meetings once a month, with additional meetings as required.

To apply complete the online application form at:  https://townoflunenburg.ca/town-committees-groups.html

Paper copies of the application form are available by contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling 902-634-4410 x225.