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WELCOME BACK STUDENTS

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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

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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.
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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..

PUBLIC HEALTH MOBILE UNIT – SEPTEMBER 6

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Published: Monday, 31 August 2026 11:31
 
🩺🧑‍⚕️The Public Health Mobile Unit is coming to Lunenburg on September 6 for a Vaccination and Testing Clinic
 
📍Lunenburg Fire Department
25 Medway Street
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
 
🗓️Saturday, September 6 from 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Booked appointments and drop-ins available:
 
Pneumococcal & Shingles vaccines
• https://novascotia.ca/routinevaccine | Call 1-833-797-7772
COVID-19 and Influenza tests
 
 
Book Vaccines or Tests by phone
• Call: 811
 
Drop-in only:
Adult RSV, MMR, MMRV, Varicella, TD and Tdap Vaccines

MAPLE AVENUE STAIRCASE HAS REOPENED

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Published: Friday, 28 August 2026 15:07

Repair work on the Back Harbour Trail’s Maple Avenue staircase is complete and it is now open again.

Thank you for your patience and enjoy
the trail!

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RAPID FLASHING CROSSWALK BEACONS

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Published: Tuesday, 25 August 2026 13:19
🚶‍➡️ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LUNENBURG’S RAPID FLASHING CROSSWALK BEACONS 🚸
Within the past several Capital Budget cycles, the Town of Lunenburg has made a significant investment in pedestrian safety by upgrading selected crosswalks with rapid flashing beacons at each of the following crossings:
 
1. Victoria Road at Green Street
2. Victoria Road at Brook Street
3. Falkland Street at Broad Street
4. Lincoln Street at Starr Street
5. Tannery Road at Knickle Road
6. Victoria Road at the Hardware store
7. Victoria Road at Hall Street
8. Green Street at High Street
9. Dufferin Street at Churchill Street
 
The nine sets of rapid flashing beacons in Lunenburg have all recently been inspected by Public Works and are fully operational. The Town strongly encourages pedestrians to utilize the flashing beacon infrastructure when crossing roadways at these locations, and - did you know - it may even be considered an offence under Nova Scotia’s Motor Vehicle Act if pedestrians enter the crosswalk without first activating the beacons where they are available for use (Section 125 (4))?
 
A reminder that whether a crosswalk has a flashing beacon or not, pedestrians should always establish eye contact with drivers and ensure vehicles are stopped prior to leaving the curb and entering the crosswalk. When the buttons on either side of the crossing are activated, the lights shall flash for approximately 20 seconds.
 
To report malfunctioning flashing beacon equipment or for any other comments, please send an email through to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

LAST CALL for the Water Meter Replacement Project

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Published: Thursday, 20 August 2026 14:29

Neptune Technology shall be returning to Lunenburg September 9 to 11 to finish up any outstanding water meter installs in the Town’s Water Utility network.

For those that are still yet to proceed with the water meter installations, please reach out to the Water Utility at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as soon as possible for assistance in coordinating this with Neptune Technology.

For all those who have already proceeded with your water meter installation, the Water Utility thanks you for your cooperation with the process.

 

**Please Note: Not having the water meter installed may result in your service being suspended by the Water Utility, so we strongly encourage those with outstanding installs to make your appointment.