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TWO NEW SETS OF RAPID FLASHING CROSSWALK BEACONS INSTALLED

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Published: Monday, 26 May 2025 10:25

As a part of ongoing improvements to pedestrian safety, we are pleased to confirm the installation of two new sets of rapid flashing crosswalk beacons Green Street at High Street and Dufferin Street at Churchill Street (refer to photographs).

When the buttons on either side of the crossing are activated, the lights shall flash for approximately 20 seconds. Pedestrians should always use caution and make eye contact with road users prior to entering onto the crosswalk.

UPDATE - Power Has Been Restored as of 11:05 am

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Published: Friday, 23 May 2025 11:15

New Town/Masons Beach Road, power has been restored as of 11:05am. If you continue to experience power disruptions please call Town Hall - (902) 634-4410, ext. 3 - 
during office hours to report the issue. After Hours (4:30pm – 8:30am), please call the after hours line at 902-527-0150

NOTICE OF POWER OUTAGE

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Published: Friday, 23 May 2025 08:43

There is a power outage in New Town around Victoria Road up to Mason's Beach Road. As of now, we are waiting for additional information, but we are aware the power is out and Nova Scotia Power has been notified.

If you are outside the affected area and experiencing an outage please call: (902) 634-4410, ext. 3.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Payment options during Canada Post strike

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Published: Thursday, 22 May 2025 10:51

With the possibility of a postal strike as soon as this Friday, sending in payments by mail for electric/water/sewer/tax accounts and other services could see your payment delayed. As such, we would like to take a moment to address payment options. Here are a few other easy payment options:

• If you would like a copy of your billing, this can be provided at the Town Hall Finance Department.
  
  
• Payments can be made at Town Hall, 119 Cumberland Street, Monday to Friday (8:30 am to 4:30 pm). We accept cash, cheques and debit.

• There is a payment slot by the main door of the Town Hall at the 119 Cumberland Street Entrance.
  
  
• You can pay at the local branch of your bank.
  
  
• Online Banking: Through most financial institutions (Contact your financial institution for instructions on how to do online banking services)

• You can sign up for Town of Lunenburg e-services to receive your billings online.
  
  
• There is also an option for preauthorized debit payments.

For further information on these services please contact Wendy Mills, Finance Clerk, 902-634-4410 ext 221.

Thank you.

Important Message About Upcoming Tree Maintenance

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Published: Friday, 16 May 2025 12:13

During the next few months, Nova Scotia Power’s vegetation management contractor, LUCAS TREE EXPERTS, will be trimming trees near power lines and in some cases removing hazard trees on Kissing Bridge Road, Maple Avenue, Montgomery Street, Green Street and Victoria Road. This work is necessary to reduce the risk of outages caused by trees and to ensure that we can continue to provide safe and reliable power.

The work will include removing the trees and branches that pose a danger or threat to the electrical system. All branches and small limbs will be chipped and blown back on to the right-of-way or transported offsite and will be done at no cost to the homeowner/resident.

The contractor will make every attempt to call and discuss the work in advance. If after consulting with our contractor, you still have concerns, please feel free to contact Town Hall at (902) 634-4410.

Please help us protect our workers by being extra careful when driving in these work zones, as crews and traffic control personnel will be on the roads in these areas over the next few weeks.

The affected areas are highlighted in orange on the map.

Public Participation Meeting Notice

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Published: Wednesday, 14 May 2025 11:33

Town of Lunenburg – Planning Advisory Committee

The Town of Lunenburg’s Planning Advisory Committee will hold a Public Participation Meeting to gather feedback regarding a proposed zoning change for the property located at 280 Montague Street.

Meeting Details:

• Date: Monday, June 2, 2025

• Time: 6:00 PM

• Location: Council Chambers, Town Hall
  (120 Townsend Street – back entrance)

Purpose of the Meeting:
The purpose of this meeting is to provide information and receive public input on a proposal to rezone the subject property from Marine Industrial (MI) to Medium Density Residential (R-2). While the property is currently zoned for marine-related industrial uses, it has been used as a residence. The proposed rezoning would formalize this residential use and align zoning with the character of surrounding properties.

Please note:
No decisions will be made at this meeting. This is an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to learn more about the proposed amendment and to provide feedback to the Planning Advisory Committee.