Town News
TOWN of LUNENBURG ELECTRIC UTILITY CAPITAL UPGRADES
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- Published: Wednesday, 02 July 2025 14:02
The Town of Lunenburg Electric Utility Capital upgrades (Phase 1) will begin around July 2, 2025 and will continue into the fall of 2025.
The project will be completed in two (2) phases, involving the installation of new conductors, poles, transformers, secondary power lines and services along Kissing Bridge Rd, Maple Ave, Montgomery St in Phase 1, followed by Green St, Victoria Rd and Hall St during Phase 2.
During these upgrades, there will be times when short power outages will be required, however, efforts will be made to minimize the inconveniences to residents.
Outage information will be provided by NSP or their contractors CAUS, and/or town employees.
The safety of both residents and workers is a top priority. Please use caution when traveling through work zones.
We appreciate your cooperation as we re-energize Lunenburg! If you have any questions, please contact Town Hall at 902-634-4410 ext 3.
Canada Day on the Lunenburg Waterfront!
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- Published: Monday, 30 June 2025 23:04
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
68 Bluenose Drive, Lunenburg
What’s Happening?
EXCLUSIVE premiere of brand-new GLOW Inflatables
Live music by SAGE & Saucy Jack
Carnival games with prizes
Cotton candy & popcorn
Face painting
Family BBQ
Family Bingo with prizes
Arts & crafts, kids games & SO much more!
Don’t miss the Museum Open House – free to explore all day long!
PARADE ROUTE & ROAD CLOSURES – JUNE 30
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- Published: Monday, 30 June 2025 00:37
Please note that as part of the Royal Norwegian Naval Band’s visit on Monday, June 30, there will be a parade and some temporary road closures.
The parade will commence no earlier than 10:30am and will finish by 11:00am. It will start at the Museum Wharf and finish at the Cenotaph. The affected areas will include Bluenose Drive, Rum Row, Montague Street and King Street.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation and encourage you to come out and take in the event.
The Royal Norwegian Navy Band Arrives Tomorrow
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- Published: Sunday, 29 June 2025 00:56
On Monday, Lunenburg will play host to some very special visitors - the Royal Norwegian Naval Band!
The 27 professional musicians that make up the Royal Norwegian Navy Band participate in up to 150 events a year, entertaining audiences with their world-class repertoire, mastering genres including traditional band, classical, contemporary, jazz, rock and pop.
Formed in 1820, the Royal Norwegian Navy Band has performed all over the world. Their appearance at the 2025 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo represents their first time performing in Halifax and for a very special reason.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, and the special cultural and military relationship cultivated between Canada and Norway all those years ago remains especially meaningful now.
While in Nova Scotia, the Royal Norwegian Navy Band is spending a day in Lunenburg to honour the friendships developed at Camp Norway, to commemorate their departed comrades who are laid to rest here, and to celebrate with the people of Lunenburg.
The people of Lunenburg and the surrounding region are cordially invited to attend the events of the day which will include –
- a brief commemoration at the former site of Camp Norway at 10:00 am
- a brief outdoor performance at The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic Wharf at 10:30 am
- a march from the FMA Wharf to the Town of Lunenburg Cenotaph at 10:45 am for a brief commemoration at the Norwegian monument at 11:00 am
- a visit to Hillcrest Cemetery to honour the graves of the Norwegians laid to rest there at 1:00 pm,
- and a FREE concert open to everyone at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 2:00 pm.
So be sure to save the date on Monday, June 30, 2025, and join the celebration of our special friendship with Norway.
Town of Lunenburg Announces New Chief Administrative Officer
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- Published: Friday, 27 June 2025 12:30
The Town of Lunenburg has hired Paul Nopper as their new permanent Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
A native of Merrickvlle, Ontario, Paul has worked in municipal government for the past 13 years - first in Ontario and for the past five-and-a-half years with the Town of Saint Andrews, where he served as its Clerk-Deputy CAO. During that time, he has been involved in downtown revitalizations, economic and community development, recreation, tourism, planning, grant development, administration, and asset management.
A graduate of Trent University, Paul holds an Honours Science degree in Biology and Geography with a focus on population dynamics, planning, economic and community development. In addition to his BSc (Hons), Paul has Certification as a Municipal Officer through the University of Moncton, Advanced Level Municipal Officer designation through the Association of Municipal Administrators of New Brunswick, certified Asset Manager through NAMS Canada, and training in Emergency Management through the Province of New Brunswick.
“My family and I are excited to make the move to the great and historic Town of Lunenburg,” said Paul Nopper. “I am excited to be part of the great team and Council that the Town of Lunenburg has, and looking forward to being a key leader, mentor, and partner with Council on ensuring we are providing the best quality services possible to the residents and visitors to Lunenburg.”
“Following an extensive search, we’re excited to welcome Paul to Lunenburg,” said Jamie Myra, Mayor of the Town of Lunenburg. “He brings a wealth of experience in community development, recreation, tourism, planning, and administration—along with a strong appreciation for the unique character of our town. We’re looking forward to having him join the team at Town Hall.”
Paul and his spouse Samantha will be relocating to Lunenburg towards the end of July/early August.
Notice of LUB Amendment: Rezoning of 280 Montague St.
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- Published: Friday, 27 June 2025 11:37
June 27, 2025
At its meeting on June 24, 2025, the Council of the Town of Lunenburg approved a change to the Land Use By-law. This amendment rezones the property at 280 Montague Street (PID 60696663) from Marine Industrial (MM) to Medium Density Residential (RM).
This change brings an existing residential use at the property into line with the Town’s zoning rules. The amendment applies only to this specific property and updates the Town’s official zoning map (Use Zone Map, Schedule “C”).
A copy of the amended by-law is available at www.townoflunenburg.ca/town-of-lunenburg-bylaws.html. For more information, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-624-4410.
Right to Appeal
Under the Municipal Government Act, certain people have the right to appeal Council’s decision to rezone 280 Montague Street. This includes:
- The applicant,
- Nearby property owners or others affected by the decision (called “aggrieved persons”),
- An adjacent municipality, and
- The provincial Director of Planning.
Appeals must be made to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board (NSRAB). To be valid, your appeal must be received by the Board within 14 days of the date this notice is posted (June 27, 2025).
If no appeal is filed during that time, the rezoning will take effect after the 14-day appeal period ends.
For more information on how to file an appeal, visit the NSRAB website at nserab.ca/nsrab or contact them at:
Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board
PO Box 1692, Unit "M", Halifax, NS B3J 3S3
Phone: 902-424-4448
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The hatched area on this map shows the property at 280 Montague Street that has been rezoned from Marine Industrial (MM) to Medium Density Residential (RM), as adopted by Council on June 24, 2025.
