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Notice of Approval - LUB Amendment
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- Published: Thursday, 27 June 2024 11:52
Municipality of Colchester
NOTICE OF APPROVAL
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester, at a hearing held on June 25, 2024, approved amendments to the Central Colchester Land Use By-law. The amendments are for a multi part rezoning on PID# 20031472, 602 Pictou Road, Valley.
The land use by-law amendments may be inspected at the Community Development Office, County Court House, 1 Church Street, Truro, N.S. during regular business hours and are also posted on the Municipal website at www.colchester.ca
This decision may be appealed to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within fourteen (14) days of the date of publication of this notice.
Planning | Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board
Dated in Truro, June 27, 2024
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
Tender Notice - Village Line Asphalt Paving
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- Category: Tenders & Proposals
- Published: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 19:52
pdf Tender Notice Village Line Asphalt Paving 2404-1519 (108 KB) - Closing Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3pm
Colchester’s Deputy Mayor Elected President of FCM
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- Published: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 13:46
The Municipality of Colchester’s Deputy Mayor, Geoff Stewart, was recently named President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) at the organization’s annual conference held, June 6-9, 2024. After rising through the ranks and completing terms as 3rd Vice President in 2021, 2nd Vice President in 2022, and 1st Vice President in 2023, Stewart is now the national organization’s new leader. This is the first time that a representative from the Municipality of Colchester has held this position in the 123-year history of the FCM.
“I am extremely proud and honoured to have earned the trust and support of my peers to become President of the FCM Board. This is an organization that I am very passionate about and one that I believe can effect real change in municipalities all across Canada. I am especially proud to represent my home Municipality of Colchester in this important work and thank my family, municipal colleagues and staff who have supported me on this journey,” says Deputy Mayor Stewart.
FCM advocates for municipalities across the country and ensures citizens' needs are reflected in federal policies and programs. It has been the national voice of municipal government since 1901. Members include more than 2,100 municipalities of all sizes, from Canada's cities, and rural communities, to northern communities including 20 provincial and territorial municipal associations. Together, they represent more than 92 percent of all Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
Image: Deputy Mayor Stewart being presented with the President’s Pin by now Past President Scott Pearce at the FCM Conference.
Notice of Intent - Second Reading, Municipal Elections By-law
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- Published: Monday, 10 June 2024 13:52
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester will consider Second Reading of amendments to Chapter 18, Municipal Elections By-law, at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, beginning at 6 pm. This meeting will be held both virtually via Zoom Webinars and in-person.
The proposed amendments are intended to enable electronic voting at Municipal Elections.
The text of the proposed By-law may be inspected or a copy obtained from the Administration Office, 1 Church Street, Truro, or is available on the County website at www.colchester.ca. Those interested in addressing the amendments can do so by calling 902-897-3184 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Dated June 10, 2024
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
Notice of Approval - Chapter 2 Neighbourhood Nuisance By-law
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- Published: Friday, 07 June 2024 08:57
TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, May 30, 2024, Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester approved, by way of Second Reading, amendments to Chapter 2, Neighbourhood Nuisance Use By-law.
The amendments to the Neighbourhood Nuisance By-law are intended to assist in addressing the timing and proximity of construction involving heavy equipment near residences.
The By-law may be obtained from the Administration Office, 1 Church Street, Truro, or is available on the County website at www.colchester.ca/administration/by-laws.
Dated June 6, 2024
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
pdf Neighbourhood Nuisance By-law - Chapter 2 (May 2024) (351 KB)
Notice of Approval - Chapter 29 Sewer Use By-law
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- Published: Friday, 07 June 2024 07:49
TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, May 30, 2024, Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester approved, by way of Second Reading, amendments to Chapter 29, Sewer Use By-law.
The amendments to the Sewer Use By-law removes the refundable deposit from the sewer permit fee.
The By-law may be obtained from the Public Works Office, 1 Church Street, Truro, or is available on the County website at www.colchester.ca/administration/by-laws.
Dated June 6, 2024
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer