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May 2024 Newsletter Correction Notice

Details: Category: Notices; Published: Friday, 24 May 2024 13:30

Please note the following correction in the Mayor’s article, page 2 of the recently distributed Newsletter:

The date for the Public Open House for the Portapique Build-up Project, is Saturday, June 1^st from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, not May 31^st as written. Click here to view this newsletter.

Boil Water Advisory - Tatamagouche Water Utility

Details: Category: Media Releases; Published: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 17:40

Update - Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:30pm

The Boil Water Advisory for Tatamagouche Water Utility Customers has now been LIFTED. Residents no longer need to boil their water before consumption.

Notice of Intent - Second Reading, Sewer Use By-law

Details: Category: Notices; Published: Thursday, 09 May 2024 09:00

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester will consider Second Reading of amendments to Chapter 29, Sewer Use By-law, at their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 30, 2024, beginning at 6 pm. This meeting will be held both virtually via Zoom Webinars and in-person.

The proposed amendment will remove the refundable deposit from the sewer permit fee.

The text of the proposed By-law may be inspected or a copy obtained from the Public Works 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 902-897-3175 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Dated May 9, 2024
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer

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Notice of Intent - Second Reading, Neighbourhood Nuisance By-law

Details: Category: Notices; Published: Thursday, 09 May 2024 09:00

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester will consider Second Reading of amendments to Chapter 2, Neighbourhood Nuisance By-law, at their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 30, 2024, beginning at 6 pm. This meeting will be held both virtually via Zoom Webinars and in-person.

The proposed amendments to the Neighbourhood Nuisance By-law will assist in addressing the timing and proximity of construction involving heavy equipment near residences.

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 902-897-3182 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Dated May 9, 2024
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer

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Council Approves 2024/25 Operating Budget - No Rate Increase

Details: Category: Media Releases; Published: Friday, 26 April 2024 10:18

Colchester County Council approved its 2024/25 operating budget on April 25, 2024, with no increase to the residential or commercial tax rates. This is the sixth year of the last seven that the Municipality has been able to keep its rates the same, with just a half cent increase in 2019. Residential properties will continue to pay $0.885 and commercial properties $2.28, per 100 dollars of assessment as determined by Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC), the independent, not-for-profit organization that is responsible for assessing all property in Nova Scotia.

The balanced budget increased from $38.7Million last year to just over $42Millon this year. An 8% increase in tax revenue from residential development and 14% increase in revenue from commercial development helped accommodate the larger budget without rate increases. “We are very fortunate that we’ve experienced record growth and development here in Colchester,” says Mayor, Christine Blair. “By increasing our taxbase we can accommodate the rising costs we’ve experienced in recent years without having to increase our tax rates.”

The budget supports the Municipality’s quality, core programs and services, and continues to invest in critical infrastructure and economic development initiatives. Partnerships such as the Truro Colchester Partnership for Economic Prosperity (TCPEP), the Rath Eastlink Community Centre, as well as future housing initiatives are also included.

Numerous community organizations will again receive support through the County’s extensive not-for-profit grant programs. “Council carefully reviews grant applications from dozens of community groups each year. These organizations, many volunteer-led, are critical to providing important services and facilities in our Municipality,” added Mayor Blair. “We are pleased to support these dedicated groups that work so hard to make our communities better.”

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 42% of taxes collected by the Municipality will be transferred to the Provincial Government for services such as schools, libraries, assessment services, and policing. This leaves the Municipality with $24.9 million dollars to deliver County-wide services such as sewage treatment, solid waste management, environmental planning, and recreation services.

Costs for education went up $973,000 this year while policing went up $670,000, each contributing to the required mandatory payments to the Province which totalled $17.3 Million. Retroactive pay for a new policing contract negotiated by the Federal government a number of years ago remains a concern. It is anticipated to result in increases to policing costs in the future.

“All and all, I want to thank Council and Staff for their tireless efforts in preparing this year’s budget. I am especially pleased that it positions us well for maintaining quality services and future growth, without increasing the tax rates for our residents,” concluded Mayor Blair.

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Virtual Meetings Notice - Upcoming Meetings (April, May, & June 2024)

Details: Category: Notices; Published: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 16:01

Take Notice that the following regularly scheduled Council and Council Committee/Presentation meetings will be held both in-person and virtually:

Council Committee Presentations (held on an as needed basis)

May 6, 2024
June 4, 2024

Regular Council Committee

April 11, 2024
May 16, 2024
June 13, 2024

Council

April 25, 2024
May 30, 2024
June 25, 2024

All meetings begin at 6pm unless otherwise noted. 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 April 5, 2024
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer

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