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PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE: MAY 22 WATER SHUT OFF 

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Published: Friday, 22 May 2026 10:11

ℹ️ IMPORTANT WATER REAPAIR UPDATE ℹ️

Public Works is completing the work to repair the water leak in the areas of Lawrence Street/ Creighton Street/Kissing Bridge Road/Duke Street/Cornwallis Street/Prince Street & Hopson Street below Creighton Street and on York Street and service will be fully restored shortly.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation and patience.

With water service returning, we suggest running a cold water faucet into your bathtub or sink in case of any air discoloration until it runs normally.

 

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ℹ️ IMPORTANT WATER REAPAIR UPDATE ℹ️

Please note that as work has progressed, residents in the areas of Prince St. & Hopson St. below Creighton St. and on York St. may also experience water outages while the work continues.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation and patience.

 

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Due to a water leak, Public Works needs to turn the water off in the areas of Lawrence St, Creighton St, Kissing Bridge Rd, and Duke St. to complete the repairs, today (Friday, May 22), from approximately Noon-7pm. The Public Works crew is going door to door to notify the affected customers.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation and patience.

It is recommended that residents in the affected area turn off hot water systems as this outage continues. Once the water service is resumes, we suggest running a cold water faucet into your bathtub or sink in case of any air discoloration until it runs normally.

 

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Next Council Meeting: May 26 at 6pm

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Published: Thursday, 21 May 2026 12:57

Council's next meeting is Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6 p.m.

The agenda package for this meeting is now available:  pdf 05 26 2026 Council Agenda(2.65 MB)

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/81475382430 

Virtual Participation: Members of the public wishing to participate virtually in the public input portion of the meeting must register in advance by 12:00 p.m. on the business day before the meeting by contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-634-4410 ext. 225. When registering, please include a brief description of the agenda item you wish to speak to.

PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE: MAY 21 WATER SHUT OFF 

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Published: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 15:00

Due to a water leak, Public Works needs to turn the water off on areas of Lawrence St, Creighton St, Kissing Bridge Rd, Duke St, and Cornwallis St to complete the repairs, on Thursday May 21th from approximately 9am-7pm. The Public Works crew is going door to door to notify the affected customers.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation and patience.

It is recommended that residents in the affected area turn off hot water systems as this outage continues. Once the water service is returned, we suggest running a cold water faucet into your bathtub or sink in case of any air discoloration until it runs normally.

 

May 21 Water Shutoff Map

Bluenose Drive Public Washroom is now open

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Published: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 08:56

The Bluenose Drive Public Washroom is now open for the season. It will be open every day between 8am-9pm until late October.

Additional Public Washrooms can be found at:

Town Hall (119 Cumberland St.)
- Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm

Community Centre (15 Green St.)
- Monday-Saturday from 9am-5pm

Zwicker Building (146 Bluenose Dr.)
- every day from 9am to 9pm

Menstrual May - Town Hall Drop-off

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Published: Tuesday, 19 May 2026 15:36
Menstrual May is a community campaign focused on raising awareness about period poverty and helping ensure everyone has access to essential menstrual products. Throughout the month of May, communities come together to collect donations, support local organizations, and help break the stigma surrounding menstruation. Every donation can make a meaningful difference.
 
Residents looking to support the campaign can donate liners, pads and tampons at Lunenburg Town Hall (119 Cumberland Street) during normal business hours.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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Published: Friday, 15 May 2026 16:34

The Town of Lunenburg is looking to add to it's Public Works Department. The following position will be open until June 30, 2026 - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - WATER RESOURCE SUPERVISOR