Town News
Urban Forest - Tree Planting Program open until June 30
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- Published: Monday, 09 June 2025 23:48
The Town of Lunenburg is looking to continue to enhance our Urban Forest.
Some of the benefits of urban forests include filtering air and water, controlling storm water, and shade provided by the canopy. The Town is looking for property owners within Town Limits who are interested in having a new tree planted in front of their property, within the Town of Lunenburg’s right-of-way.
The goal for 2025 is to plant 50 trees. If you are interested in getting a tree, please send your address to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Staff will determine the suitability of the sites, by assessing above and below ground utilities, etc.
Sunday June 8 - Power Utility Update – 1:36 am
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- Published: Sunday, 08 June 2025 01:52
Power is now restored. If you experience any additional issues please call them into the following numbers, and if an emergency call 911.
Office Hours - Reporting #: 902-634-4410 ext 3 (8:30am-4:30pm)
After Hours Reporting #: 902-527-0150
We thank you for your cooperation.
Next Council meeting: June 10 at 6 p.m.
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- Published: Thursday, 05 June 2025 08:00
The agenda package for this meeting is now available: pdf 06 10 2025 Council Agenda(7.27 MB)
Agenda items include:
- Presentation: Transformation of Dangerous Spaces, a Public Art Installation
- Request for Direction: Draft Noise By-law Options
- LUB Amendment: Rezoning of 280 Montague Street
- Tender Award: Bandstand Restoration
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/88956545878
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.