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raccoon mascot wearing a yellow Colchester Clean shirtColchester CleanColchester Clean is a Colchester County-wide anti-litter initiative, with the goal to keep our County clean. Colchester is a beautiful place to live, visit and play, so let’s rally together to help keep it that way.

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icons of Colchester CountyTourism Marketing LevyLearn more about the Tourism Marketing Levy, which mandates all accommodation providers in the region to collect and remit a 3% levy on all accommodations sold to overnight visitors within Truro, Stewiacke, Millbrook, and Colchester County.

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

  • Council CommitteeThu. 16 Apr, 2026 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • Additions/Deletions Budget MeetingMon. 20 Apr, 2026 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • Colchester Planning Advisory Committee MeetingWed. 22 Apr, 2026 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)There will be a Colchester Planning Advisory Committee meeting on April 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers at 1 Church Street Truro, NS. This is a Public Information Meeting as well for proposed Administrative Amendments to the Colchester MPS/ LUB. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Pam Macintosh at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloak1a2fde94e30faca157af5c27339dc81a').innerHTML = ''; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; var addy1a2fde94e30faca157af5c27339dc81a = 'pmacintosh' + '@'; addy1a2fde94e30faca157af5c27339dc81a = addy1a2fde94e30faca157af5c27339dc81a + 'colchester' + '.' + 'ca'; var addy_text1a2fde94e30faca157af5c27339dc81a = 'pmacintosh' + '@' + 'colchester' + '.' + 'ca';document.getElementById('cloak1a2fde94e30faca157af5c27339dc81a').innerHTML += ''+addy_text1a2fde94e30faca157af5c27339dc81a+'';  or via phone at 902-897-3170.
  • CouncilMon. 27 Apr, 2026 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • Presentations MeetingTue. 5 May, 2026 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 14 May, 2026 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
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Latest News

  • Public Hearing Notice

    Public Hearing Notice

     

    TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026 at 6pm. It will be held in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro.

    Council will consider the following

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  • Robie Street Pumping Station Replacement Project

    Construction on the Robie Street Sewer Pumping Station Replacement project will be commencing this weekend. The existing sewer pumping station is located within the sidewalk at 71 Robie Street (directly in front of Berry’s Motel) and will be

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  • Tender - Project 2602-1560 - Birch Street Sidewalk Replacement, Salmon River

    Tender Notice 2602 1560 - Closing, Thursday, April 23rd at 3:00pm

  • Deer Population Research Starting April 2nd

    Deer Population Research Starting April 2nd

    Starting April 2, 2026 and continuing throughout the month the Municipality will be conducting deer population research in the communities of BIBLE HILL, VALLEY, BROOKSIDE, SALMON RIVER, LOWER TRURO, TRURO HEIGHTS and HILDEN.

    Please note, to

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  • Volunteer Opportunities - Committee Vacancies

    Volunteer Opportunities - Committee Vacancies

    The Municipality of Colchester is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on the following Committees for balance of the 2024-2028 term of Council (ending October 2028):

    • Citizens Monitoring Committees (for Wind Turbines): citizen representatives for the
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  • New Public Water Station Now Open!

    The Municipality is pleased to announce the opening of a new public water station located at 84 Tidal Bore Road in Lower Truro. This new facility provides treated water from the Town of Truro’s water supply network and is free for public use.

    Colchester

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