Town News

Next COTW Meeting: March 4 at 6 pm

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Published: Thursday, 27 February 2025 16:36

Council’s next Committee of the Whole meeting is March 4 at 6 p.m.

The agenda package for this meeting is now available: https://bit.ly/3DdHssP

Agenda items include:

  • Draft Lunenburg County Accessibility Plan Recommendations
  • Draft Anti-Racism & Diversity Plan
  • Heritage Impact Inquiry on Buffer Zone Development – ICOMOS Canada Letter
  • Washroom Facilities at Lunenburg Academy
  • Traffic and Parking Study Follow-up
  • 2025/26 REMO Budget & Strategic Planning Resource Allocation

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

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SESSION

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Published: Friday, 21 February 2025 11:53

The Town of Lunenburg is creating a Sustainable Cultural Tourism Plan, and your input is key. Attend a Community Engagement Session for your chance to share your ideas and thoughts.

To accommodate different schedules, there will be two sessions held, both on March 5, 2025:
• Session 1: 1pm – 3pm
• Session 2: 4pm – 6pm

Both sessions will be held at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic (68 Bluenose Dr.)

These two-hour sessions will feature breakout groups with station sessions, facilitated by our consultants and our Cultural Tourism Working Group.

Your input will help ensure Lunenburg’s heritage is preserved, our local culture is celebrated, and tourism grows in a way that benefits both residents and visitors alike.

Have questions? Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-634-4410 x 222

Icy Conditions - Continue to Use Caution

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Published: Friday, 21 February 2025 08:31

Although generally conditions have improved as the week has progressed, please note that some areas of sidewalks, ramps and sections of roads (including crosswalks) remain icy and now may be masked by the recent snowfall.

Pedestrians are urged to continue to use caution – wear proper footwear, take slow, short steps and keep your hands free.

Public Works is actively working to mitigate the impacts of the winter conditions.

TOL and Parks Canada Discuss World Heritage Site Management

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Published: Thursday, 20 February 2025 16:46

On Tuesday, February 18, Town of Lunenburg Council and staff welcomed representatives from Parks Canada’s Indigenous Stewardship and Cultural Heritage Directorate for a tour of Old Town Lunenburg and an evening orientation session for Council.

This was a great opportunity to meet in person and talk about our shared responsibilities in caring for our UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Town serves as the World Heritage Site Manager, responsible for day-to-day oversight, conservation efforts, and ensuring the site meets heritage standards. Parks Canada, as the State Party Representative, provides guidance and support on behalf of Canada to help World Heritage Sites meet their international commitments.

During our discussions, we covered key topics like site reporting, heritage impact assessments, management planning, and how the overall World Heritage framework works. Both the Town and Parks Canada are committed to working together to protect and preserve Old Town Lunenburg for future generations.

We look forward to continuing this collaboration to ensure Lunenburg remains a vibrant and well-preserved World Heritage Site.

Town of Lunenburg Welcomes Interim CAO

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Published: Thursday, 20 February 2025 14:09

February 20, 2025

Town of Lunenburg Council has hired Marvin MacDonald, P.Eng., as its Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

“Council feels that Marvin’s vast experience in provincial and municipal public sectors will be very beneficial to our community at this critical time as we recruit a new permanent Chief Administrative Officer.  His experience in Municipal and Provincial Government will ensure that the organization is supported through this transition phase,” Jamie Myra, Mayor for the Town of Lunenburg.

Marvin’s extensive career includes CAO for the Municipality of the District of Saint Mary’s for seven years as well as an Interim CAO posting with the Town of Antigonish for four months last year.  Prior to his Municipal career, he worked 33 years for the Province of Nova Scotia, spending the last 18 years of that career in senior positions with Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations.    

Public Notice: HCD Bylaw & Plan Approval

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Published: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 17:12

At its February 13, 2024 meeting, the Town of Lunenburg Council approved the Old Town Lunenburg Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan and By-law. After completing the required provincial review, both are now officially approved and in effect, replacing and repealing the 2001 HCD Plan and Bylaw. 

What are some of the changes?

  • Updated to conform with best heritage practices such as values-based conservation and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada
  • New Statement of Significance that captures all the reasons Old Town Lunenburg is a National Historic Site and World Heritage Site
  • Clarification on what properties contribute to the district's heritage value (character-defining), which are supporting, and which are locally significant.

Effective Date

The Old Town Lunenburg Heritage Conservation District Plan and By-law will take effect as of this notice: February 19, 2025.

The HCD Plan and By-law, including the HCD boundary map, are available here https://bit.ly/42Wkukp

Questions? Contact the Community Development Department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-634-4410 x225.