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Tender - Highway 2 Hilden Sidewalk (Phase 2)

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Category: Tenders & Proposals

Published: Thursday, 12 May 2022 11:16

pdf Tender Notice - Highway 2, Hilden Sidewalk (Phase 2) (112 KB)  - Closing Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 3pm

Notice - Upcoming Meetings

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Category: Notices

Published: Monday, 09 May 2022 18:03

TAKE NOTICE that the following Council meetings will take place with both in-person and virtual attendance:

• June 7, 2022 Presentation Meeting

• May 12 and June 9, 2022 Council Committee Meetings

• May 26 and June 23, 2022 Council Meetings

Anyone wishing to attend these meetings virtually, please contact the Administration Office at 902-897-3184 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Dated May 9, 2022

Rob Simonds
Chief Administrative Officer

Former Salmon River School Property - Public Meeting

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Category: Media Releases

Published: Tuesday, 03 May 2022 08:37

The Municipality of Colchester will be holding public meetings to discuss community survey results and potential development concepts relating to the former Salmon River School property.
Please join us online on Tuesday, May 10, 6:30pm-8pm, or in-person on Wednesday, May 18, 6:30pm-8pm at the Harmony Heights Elementary School (masks required within school).

Community Meetings:

Virtual/Online: Tuesday, May 10, 6:30pm-8pm
Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register and receive Zoom meeting link

In-Person: Wednesday, May 18, 6:30pm-8pm
Harmony Heights Elementary School, 25 Cedar Drive, Salmon River (masks required within school)

Unable to attend but would like to know more?
Contact Devin Trefry by calling 902-897-3182 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 Salmon River Elementary School Property Survey Results (edited January 4, 2022)

Salmon River Elementary School Property Survey Summary (edited January 4, 2022)

Colchester holds the line on tax rates yet again

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Category: Media Releases

Published: Friday, 29 April 2022 16:04

Colchester County Council successfully approved its 2022/23 operating budget last evening with no increases to the residential or commercial tax rates. This is the fourth year of the last five that the Municipality has been able to hold the line on its rates, with just a half cent increase in 2019.

“The cost of living has been rising at an alarming rate. Council is aware of the financial pressure this has been putting on our residents. Although our Municipality is facing similar rising costs, we were determined to do our best to avoid an increase in our tax rates. I am pleased to announce that we achieved just that,” said Christine Blair, Mayor of the Municipality of Colchester.

The Municipality prides itself on delivering a high level of service to residents while maintaining one of the lowest municipal tax rates in the province. Calculated spending, investment in contingency reserve funds, and long-term forecasting have all contributed to the Municipality’s stable financial position.

In addition to careful spending, this year’s $35 Million budget continues to invest in critical infrastructure and economic development initiatives in the County including rural broadband internet, Debert Business Park and Airport, Fundy Discovery Site, the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark and other partnerships such as the Truro Colchester Partnership for Economic Prosperity (TCPEP) and the Rath Eastlink Community Centre.

Funding to support the repaving of deteriorating, Provincially-owned J-class roads (subdivision roads built prior to 1995) in the county was not included in this year’s budget. Despite generating significant debate, most of Council were opposed to paying to help fix roads not owned by the Municipality, holding firm to the point that roads owned by the Province should be the sole responsibility of the Province.

With an emissions target of net zero by 2050, the Municipality will continue to lead environmental change by investing in its recently adopted Carbon-Free Colchester Plan including initiatives such as Cozy Colchester and Solar Colchester that offer residents interest-free loan programs to increase home energy efficiency.

Numerous community organizations will also receive support through the County’s extensive not-for-profit grant programs. “It is rewarding to support the many community groups providing such important services and facilities across our Municipality. This support is especially needed as organizations aim to bounce back from the challenges of the past two years,” remarked Mayor Blair.

Each year the County’s operating budget is set within a context of competing needs, requests, opportunities, and anticipated revenues. Some costs and revenue streams are not within the Municipality’s control. Over 44% of taxes collected by the Municipality are transferred to the Provincial Government for services such as schools, housing, libraries, assessment services, corrections, and policing.

Policing costs to the Municipality alone went up 11.04% contributing to the total 5.4% increase in required mandatory payments to the Province, which totaled $15.68 Million. Such rising costs made the budgeting process even more demanding this year.

Colchester County Council remains optimistic about the municipality’s future with much to look forward to in the year ahead.

Wastewater Treatment Manager - Closing May 27, 2022

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Category: Jobs

Published: Friday, 29 April 2022 15:32

The Municipality of the County of Colchester is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Manager to join our team.  Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the Manager is responsible for the overall operations of five wastewater treatment plants and 30 lift stations, including one Level III treatment plant which services the central areas of the County, and includes a biosolids dewatering facility.  This full-time position has primary responsibility for operational control of the plants and pumping stations including process management, regulatory reporting, preventative maintenance, future planning, budget development and control, and employee oversight.

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Manager of Planning Services - Closing May 20, 2022

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Category: Jobs

Published: Friday, 29 April 2022 15:30

The Municipality of Colchester is seeking a Manager of Planning Services to oversee planning related services for the Community Development Department.  The Manager is responsible for providing professional advice on a variety of initiatives, including the implementation of planning programs and processes, long range planning initiatives, infrastructure planning and coordinating the development and implementation of land use policy and regulations. 

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