Town News

COMMUNITY CENTRE CLOSED TODAY (SEPT 3)

Details: Published: Thursday, 03 September 2026 09:25

The Town of Lunenburg’s Community Centre will be closed today (September 3).

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

WATER CONSERVATION REQUEST

Details: Published: Wednesday, 02 September 2026 17:22

🚰 WATER CONSERVATION REQUEST

Residents and businesses connected to the Town of Lunenburg water system are being asked to immediately conserve water and reduce all non-essential water use.

Emergency officials continue to respond to the Dares Lake dam breach while monitoring impacts to the municipal water supply.

Please prioritize water use for essential needs such as drinking, cooking, sanitation, and hygiene.

There is currently no immediate risk to the public and no evacuation orders are in effect.

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

Dares Lake Dam Breach

Details: Published: Wednesday, 02 September 2026 16:05

Dares Lake Dam Breach (Partial ECC Activation)

Holding Statement DARES LAKE DAM

Issued: 3:50pm September 2, 2026

Emergency officials are responding to an incident involving the Dares Lake dam, which supplies drinking water to the Town of Lunenburg. Town engineers are on site assessing conditions and addressing the situation.

To support the response, Lunenburg County REMO, the region's emergency management organization, has partially activated its Emergency Coordination Centre to assist with coordination, planning, and public communications.

At this time, there are no actions required by residents, but should they choose to voluntarily reduce their water consumption, they are welcome to do so. Emergency officials continue to monitor conditions and assess any potential impacts to public safety, municipal infrastructure, and municipal water service.

Residents are asked to avoid the area surrounding Dares Lake and to follow official communication channels for updates.

Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS

Details: Published: Wednesday, 02 September 2026 13:29

A new school year is here, and on behalf of the Town of Lunenburg,

we want to wish all students a very happy and successful year ahead!

Whether you’re heading to school for the first time, returning to

familiar classrooms, or starting a new chapter, we hope the year ahead is filled with new friendships, great experiences, and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

A new school year also means our streets and roads will be a little busier. We ask everyone to please have a little extra patience as students, families, buses, and commuters settle back into their routines.

Most importantly, please slow down and exercise extra caution when travelling through school zones. Watch for children crossing the street, school buses stopping, and families getting to and from school.

Let’s all do our part to make sure everyone gets to school - and home again -safely. Have a great school year, Lunenburg! 🍎✏️📓

Lunenburg County Accessibility Advisory Committee Openings

Details: Published: Tuesday, 01 September 2026 15:29

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity to make a difference in your community?

The Lunenburg County Accessibility Advisory Committee is looking for 2 members for three-year terms and one member for a 2-year term. You can apply if you live in the Municipality of the District of Chester, Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Town of Bridgewater, Town of Lunenburg, or Town of Mahone Bay.

The Lunenburg County Accessibility Advisory Committee gives advice about accessibility to the Municipal Councils in Lunenburg County. For example, they might give advice about programs, services, initiatives, and facilities. The committee plays a pivotal role in helping the municipalities to become barrier-free communities that comply with Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act (2017).

At least one half of the members of the advisory committee must have a disability or represent an organization that represents people with disabilities.

We know that "disability" can mean many different things. when we use the word "disability" it includes a physical, mental, intellectual, learning, or sensory impairment - including an episodic disability - that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders an individual’s full and effective participation in society.

For more details about the committee, you can read the Terms of Reference: https://www.accessiblelunenburgcounty.ca/.../file.html

To Apply:

Complete the online application here - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...

To apply using an alternate format, please contact: Ellen Johnson, Regional Accessibility Coordinator at or call or text 902-277-0456.

To submit a paper application, please mail or deliver to:

Municipality of the District of Chester

ATT: Ellen Johnson

Subject Line: Lunenburg County Accessibility Advisory Committee Volunteer

151 King St., Box 369, Chester, NS B0J 1J0

The application deadline is Friday, October 9, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

For more information about the Lunenburg County Accessibility Advisory Committee, please contact Ellen Johnson, Regional Accessibility Coordinator at (902) 277-0456 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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