Notices
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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- Published: Tuesday, 08 September 2026 16:07
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be holding two (2) PUBLIC HEARINGS on THURSDAY, September 24, 2026 at 6pm. They will be held in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 3rd Floor, 1 Church Street, Truro.
Council will consider the following at these Public Hearings:
Hearing 1 - A request by zzap Consulting Inc., on behalf of Blowers & Grafton Developments limited, for a Development Agreement to allow a grouped dwelling residential development at 104 Vimy Road, Bible Hill, PIDs 20068540, 20477196, 20287702, and 20249226. The Agreement would be for five (5) multi-unit buildings, totalling 260 units.
Hearing 2 - Administrative Amendments to the Colchester Land Use By-law to clarify the issuance of permits for low density residential uses and other limited uses on existing lots on abandoned public roads.
Any representation and/or written objections by interested persons concerning either hearing may be made at these Public Hearings.
The staff reports are posted on the Municipal website at www.colchester.ca/Planning under Current Planning Applications.
For more information or to learn how to participate in the Public Hearings, contact Pam Macintosh at 902-897-3170 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dated in Truro, September 8, 2026
Dan Troke,
Chief Administrative Officer
Colchester Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
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- Published: Monday, 31 August 2026 15:30
The Colchester Planning Advisory Committee will meet in Council Chambers (3rd Floor) at the Municipal Building at 1 Church Street at 6:00 pm on September 15, 2026, for a public meeting to review and discuss:
- A request to rezone property located at 1786 Truro Road, PID 20251229 from General Commercial (C-1) to Residential (R-2), to permit a single unit dwelling to be built.
If you would like to receive a copy of the staff reports in advance of the meeting or require any further information, please contact Jill McGillicuddy at 782.370.1374 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Virtual Meetings Notice - Council and Council Committee (August to October 2026)
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- Published: Wednesday, 08 July 2026 17:45
Take Notice that the following Council and Council Committee/Presentation meetings will be held in-person and virtually (as needed):
Council Committee Presentations (held on an as needed basis).
- August 4, 2026
- September 1, 2026
- October 6, 2026
Council Committee
- August 13, 2026
- September 10, 2026
- October 15, 2026
Council
- August 27, 2026
- September 24, 2026
- October 29, 2026
All meetings begin at 6pm unless otherwise noted. All open session portions of meetings are now being livestreamed here https://www.youtube.com/@municipalityofcolchester/streams.
Dated July 8, 2026
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
Deer Population Research Starting April 2nd
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- Published: Thursday, 02 April 2026 11:40
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 complete this work our wildlife consultant may be required to pass through private property. We appreciate the community's cooperation as we conduct this important research. If you have any questions please contact the Municipal office.
Volunteer Opportunities - Committee Vacancies
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- Published: Thursday, 02 April 2026 06:04
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 Higgins Mountain Project;
- Debert Water Utility Advisory Committee: citizens must be serviced by the Water Utility (1 vacancy); and,
- Tatamagouche Water Utility Advisory Committee: citizens must be serviced by the Water Utility (1 vacancy).
Individuals interested should complete an application form (below) including any relevant background information, and send to the Municipality of Colchester, c/o the Nominating Committee, 1 Church Street, Truro, B2N3Z5 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Applications will be accepted until all vacancies are filled.
pdf Citizen Application for Municipality of Colchester Committees(81 KB)
Dated May 13, 2026
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
New Public Water Station Now Open!
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- Published: Tuesday, 31 March 2026 12:00
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 residents have consistently expressed the importance of reliable access to safe, clean drinking water, particularly during periods of drought. This new water station enhances the community’s resilience during dry conditions while ensuring a dependable and safe source of drinking water for residents.
