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Municipality of Colchester

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Colchester Waste Resource ManagementFind Your Collection ScheduleSign up for our online customized calendar and reminder service. A collection schedule unique to your home address can be printed, synced with your own electronic calendar, or you can receive weekly reminders by phone, email or Twitter.

NewslettersStay InformedRead the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter to stay up to date on municipal news, programs, and services.

Build Your BusinessBuild Your BusinessDebert Business Park has the most strategic location in the Maritimes, offering strategic partnerships, advanced transportation networks, and a collaborative business environment.

Solar ColchesterReduce Your Carbon FootprintSolar Colchester is a new municipal program that allows eligible property owners in Colchester to install solar panels with financing assistance from the Municipality.

Explore Central Nova logoExplore Central NovaCentral Nova Scotia is filled with rich culture and heritage, unique culinary tastes, breathtaking nature, adventure activities, and family fun for all ages!

Salmon River School Property Engagement UpdateEngagement UpdateLearn more about our engagement process and results, regarding the former Salmon River School property.

reachAbility logoMoving Accessibility ForwardThe Truro-Colchester Moving Accessibility Forward Plan addresses accessibility improvements for the Truro-Colchester Region. Read the approved plan for more information.

Your TatamagoucheShare Your VoiceThe Municipality of Colchester is undergoing a review of the current Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law for the Village of Tatamagouche. Find out more about this review and how to participate.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

  • Council CommitteeThu. 11 Aug, 2022 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • CouncilThu. 25 Aug, 2022 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 15 Sep, 2022 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • CouncilThu. 29 Sep, 2022 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 13 Oct, 2022 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • CouncilThu. 27 Oct, 2022 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
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Latest News

  • Tender - Debert Sewer Improvements

    Tender - Debert Sewer Improvements

    Tender Notice - Debert Sewer Improvements - Closing Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 3pm

  • Request for Proposals: Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

    Request for Proposals: Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

    The Municipality of Colchester requires the services of a qualified electrical contractor and/or EV technician to supply and install six Level 2 EV charging stations at six locations across Colchester County. 

    Project ID:        MOC-EV-2022

    Issued:             June

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  • Planner - Closing July 15, 2022

    Planner - Closing July 15, 2022

    About the role:
    The Planner reports to the Manager of Planning and is responsible for providing a variety of professional municipal planning work, including planning programs and projects, short and long range planning initiatives and the

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  • Salmon River Elementary School Engagement Update

    Salmon River Elementary School Engagement Update

    The former Salmon River Elementary School property was acquired by the County after the school closed in 2008 and a request for proposals was conducted in 2009 with none received. The school was demolished in 2017 and the site has been vacant for

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  • Business Development Officer - Closing July 8, 2022

    Business Development Officer - Closing July 8, 2022

    The Business Development Officer reports to the Economic Development Officer and is responsible for implementing economic and business development strategies and initiatives for Municipality of Colchester with a primary focus on the Debert Business

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  • Public Auction - Disposal of Surplus Equipment

    Public Auction - Disposal of Surplus Equipment

    The Municipality of Colchester held a public auction to dispose of surplus equipment on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Bids were reviewed and successful bidders contacted. 

    Bidders are reminded to pick up their items on Wednesday, June 29th between 2pm and

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Latest Documents

  • pdf Colchester Courage Award Policy (May 2022)
  • pdf Tender Notice - Debert Sewer Improvements
  • pdf Low Income Municipal Tax Assistance Program (February 2022)
  • pdf Council Virtual Meetings Policy (June 2022)
  • pdf Volunteer Nomination Form
  • pdf Planner Job Description
  • pdf Planner
  • pdf Business Development Officer
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1 Church Street
Truro, NS B2N 3Z5
Phone: (902) 897-3160
Fax (General Inquires): (902) 843-4066
Toll Free (in Nova Scotia): 1-866-728-5144

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In peace and friendship, and in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, we acknowledge that the Municipality of Colchester is in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq.

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