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Balmoral Grist Mill

Photo credit. David & Skylar I @daveyandsky

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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 or email.

icon of person casting a ballotMunicipal Election 2024Colchester’s election for Mayor and District Councillors takes place October 2024. All related information will be posted here on our website as it becomes available.

icons of Colchester CountyRegional Marketing LevyLearn more about the regional 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.

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.

Road MaintenanceWho Maintains My Road?Explore our new road mapping application to learn who maintains your road. Search by civic number, Parcel Identifier (PID Number), or street name.

Plan It Planning Strategy ProjectPlanning the FutureThe Municipality of Colchester has launched Plan It Colchester - a project to develop a County-Wide Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw. Find out how you can share your thoughts on Colchester's future!

park iconsParks & TrailsParks and trails in Colchester County are wonderful to explore year-round. Plan your adventure here!

Fundy Discovery SiteFundy Discovery SiteFundy Discovery Site is one of the most convenient and accessible places to experience the incredible tidal phenomena of Canada’s Bay of Fundy – home to the highest tides on Earth!

Upcoming Meetings & Events

  • Council Wed. 25 Sep, 2024 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • Presentations MeetingTue. 1 Oct, 2024 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)Presentation meetings are held on as needed basis. Please call administration at 902-897-3184 to confirm.
  • CouncilWed. 30 Oct, 2024 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • Presentations MeetingTue. 5 Nov, 2024 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)Presentation meetings are held on as needed basis. Please call administration at 902-897-3184 to confirm.
  • Council CommitteeThu. 14 Nov, 2024 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
  • CouncilMon. 25 Nov, 2024 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
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Latest News

  • After School Program Leaders - Closing October 4, 2024

    After School Program Leaders - Closing October 4, 2024

    The Colchester East Hants After School Committee is recruiting After School Program Leaders for the 2024 fall session. Recreation departments from five municipalities in Colchester East Hants are partnering with the Chignecto Central Regional

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  • Tender Specifications - Tandem Truck Cab/Chassis

    Municpality of Colchester Tandem Truck Tender September 2024 - Clolsing Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12:00PM

  • OHS Coordinator - Closing October 1, 2024

    OHS Coordinator - Closing October 1, 2024

    The Municipality of Colchester is hiring an OHS Coordinator. 

    About the role:  The OHS Coordinator is responsible for all Health and Safety functions for the Municipality. The position is responsible for leading the OHS Committee and related

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  • Public Hearing Notice - Subdivision Bylaw Amendments

    Public Hearing Notice - Subdivision Bylaw Amendments

    TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on WEDNESDAY, September 25, 2024, at 6pm. It will be held in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro.
    Council will consider the

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  • Water Utility Manager - Closing Friday, September 20

    Water Utility Manager - Closing Friday, September 20

    The Municipality of Colchester is hiring a Water Utility Manager. 

    About the role: The Water Utility Manager reports to the Director of Public Works and is responsible for the overall operations of the water utilities in Debert and Tatamagouche. The

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  • Tender Specifications - Half Ton Truck

    Tender Specs Half Ton Truck WR 2024 25 -Closing Friday, September 20, 2024 at 2pm

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Latest Documents

  • pdf Non Profit Insurance Application 2024
  • pdf Afterschool Program Posting 2024
  • pdf Municpality of Colchester Tandem Truck Tender September 2024
  • pdf OHS Coordinator 2024 (Posting)
  • pdf 2024 Flood Contingency Plan Approved
  • pdf 2024 Communication Contingency Plan Approved
  • pdf 2024 Dangerous Goods Contingency Plan Approved
  • pdf 2023 Severe Storms Contingency Plan Approved
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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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