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CLOSED FOR VICTORIA DAY

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Published: Friday, 15 May 2026 15:56

Please note, Lunenburg Town Hall, the War Memorial Arena and Community Centre will be closed on Monday, May 18.

Normal hours will resume at 8:30am on Tuesday, May 19.

Water Main Break at Lawrence St. & Kaulbach St.

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Published: Friday, 15 May 2026 07:46

Earlier this morning, the Public Works team repaired a water main break at Lawrence St. & Kaulbach St. Thank you to the Public Works crew for remedying this urgent situation quickly and efficiently.

Water Utility customers in the area experiencing either air in their lines or discoloured water should open their tap into their bathtub until it runs clear again.

If there are any questions, please contact Public Works at (902) 634-4410 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Council Approves Electric Utility Budgets

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Published: Thursday, 14 May 2026 15:05

Council approved the 2026/27 Electric Utility Capital and Operating Budgets, including major long-term investments to modernize Lunenburg’s electrical infrastructure, improve reliability, and support future growth and increasing electricity demand within the community. Council also approved moving forward with the regulatory process related to potential utility rate adjustments tied to Nova Scotia Power rate increases.

Special Council Meeting: Electric Utility Budgets

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Published: Friday, 08 May 2026 15:43

Council is holding a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. to review the 2026/27 Draft Electric Utility Operating and Capital Budgets and to receive public input.

This meeting provides an opportunity for Council and the public to review the draft budgets, ask questions, and share feedback.

The agenda package for this meeting is now available:  pdf 05 13 2026 Special Council Agenda (Electric Utility Budgets)(2.51 MB)

Public Input: How to Participate

Following the budget review, there will be an opportunity for members of the public to provide input and ask questions. All questions will be directed through the Mayor, as Chair of the meeting.

After the public input session, Council may approve the budgets at this meeting if they feel they have enough information, or they may wait and consider it at a future meeting.

Members of the public who wish to speak but are unable to attend in person may participate virtually. To speak virtually, advance registration is required.

 Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 902-634-4410 ext. 225 no later than Tuesday, May 12 at 12:00 p.m.

Virtual attendees who have not registered in advance will not be permitted to speak during the meeting.

Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes.

This meeting will be livestreamed on Zoom, starting at 6 p.m: 

Can’t attend in person or virtually, but still want to share feedback?
You can email your comments to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Tuesday, May 12, at 12:00 p.m. Due to agenda publication timelines, comments will be shared with Council but not included in the agenda package.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO COMPLETE THE NEW WATER METER PROJECT

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Published: Friday, 08 May 2026 12:42

We are in the closing stages of the Water Meter Project. Again, a thank you to everyone who has cooperated and proceeded with having the new water meter installed at their property to date.
We are almost there an at this time, we would like to send along a reminder to the 150 or so properties yet to proceed with the water meter installation that this is a MANDATORY program for all Water Utility customers.

It is important that you make your appointments with Neptune Technology in the near future. If you require details on how to do so, please contact the Water Utility at 902 634 4410 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

By not having the water meter installed, it may result in your service being suspended by the Water Utility, so it is now critical that those with outstanding installs make your appointment immediately.

ROAD CLOSURE - MAY 8 - Mason’s Beach Road

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Published: Thursday, 07 May 2026 10:36

There will be a road closure on Mason's Beach Road near Civic #92, this Friday (May 8) from 8am until mid-day, to allow Public Works to make repairs to a cross-culvert.

During the work, Civic Numbers up to and including 92 Mason's Beach Rd will be accessible from the Tannery Road side of the work.

Road users and pedestrians should follow signage and devices when travelling near this area.\

 

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