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Deputy Mayor Stewart Elected First Vice President of National Board
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- Published: Tuesday, 06 June 2023 08:41
The Municipality of Colchester’s Deputy Mayor, Geoff Stewart, was recently elected First Vice President of the Federation of Canadian Municipality’s (FCM) at the organization’s annual conference held recently, May 25-28, 2023. After completing a term as 3rd Vice President in 2021, and 2nd Vice President in 2022, Stewart is now second in command to FCM’s newly elected President, Scott Pearce, Mayor of the Township of Gore, Quebec.
“Once again, I am honoured to be re-elected as a Table Officer of the FCM Board and Executive Committee. I am also proud to represent Colchester in this important work that benefits all Canadian municipalities,” 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.
Public Auction - Disposal of Surplus Equipment
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- Published: Wednesday, 15 June 2022 15:16
The Municipality of Colchester held a public auction to dispose of surplus equipment on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Bids were reviewed and successful bidders contacted.
Bidders are reminded to pick up their items on Wednesday, June 29th between 2pm and 6pm at 15 Ventura Drive, Debert. Bank draft or cash will be accepted as payment.
ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE SOLD “AS-IS” AND THE MUNICIPALITY IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF THE EQUIPMENT AT TIME OF SALE.
Truro-Colchester + You. Moving Accessibility Forward Plan
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- Published: Tuesday, 19 April 2022 16:06
Read the approved Truro-Colchester + You. Moving Accessibility Forward Plan.
The Truro-Colchester Moving Accessibility Forward Plan addresses accessibility improvements for the Truro-Colchester Region which includes Municipality of Colchester, Town of Truro, Town of Stewiacke, Village of Bible Hill, and Village of Tatamagouche. Working with the Regional Accessibility Committee, reachAbility attempted to include the range and experiences of all disabilities and all intersectional barriers. Based on the research reachAbility did and the feedback received, the plan provides recommendations for the Municipality, Towns, and Villages regarding Employment, Transportation, Built Environment, Information and Communication, Goods and Services, and Awareness and Capacity Building.
French River Watershed Designated as Protected Water Area
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- Published: Thursday, 27 January 2022 09:03
Provincial Environment Minister Tim Halman has designated the French River Watershed as a Protected Water Area. As a result, the watershed that gives people of Tatamagouche their drinking water is now protected provincially, further safeguarding access to quality water for area residents.
The application process for the Protected Water Area designation was initiated by the Municipality of Colchester in 2018. Extensive public consultation, including a public survey and community meetings, supported the application and informed the regulations implemented to protect the watershed area.
“It was clear from the public consultation process that most area residents were in favour of advancing the application for the Protected Water Area designation,” said Christine Blair, Mayor of the Municipality of Colchester. “Clean water is one of the most fundamental needs of a community. It is essential to human health, a healthy environment, and a sustainable economy. We are pleased to be able to protect this valuable resource for generations both now and into the future.”
The Protected Water Area regulations protect drinking water supplies by giving municipalities the authority to manage watersheds, including restricting or prohibiting activities that may impact water quality or quantity. Now that the watershed is designated as a Protected Water Area the Tatamagouche Water Utility, owned and operated by the Municipality, is responsible for protecting the area and enforcing the regulations.
“The watershed provides water for the village of Tatamagouche. It’s important that we maintain the pristine water that the village is fortunate enough to have. I am pleased the government has taken into consideration the work that was done to protect the watershed and has designated it as a Protected Water Area. Kudos need to go to the staff of the Municipality for the work that went into getting here and to the community for standing up to be heard. I am over the moon,” said Michael Gregory, Councillor, Municipality of Colchester and Chair of the Tatamagouche Source Water Protection Committee.
Moving Accessibility Forward
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- Published: Thursday, 13 January 2022 10:01
The Regional Accessibility Committee and the Truro-Colchester Region want to ensure everyone can access Municipal, Town, and Village services. Share your feedback on accessibility in the Truro-Colchester Region through the "Moving Accessibility Forward" project. Community insights will be used to help shape the creation of an Accessibility Plan for improving access to and awareness of the services, programs, and infrastructure owned or operated by the Municipality, Towns, and Villages.
Visit the project page for more information: https://www.reachability.org/colchester-and-you-moving-accessibility-forward
Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VLRS7SQ
Join the conversation at upcoming virtual engagement sessions: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/moving-accessibility-forward-69199
Truro-Colchester Housing Needs Report
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- Published: Thursday, 14 October 2021 13:29
A housing needs study was conducted on the Truro-Colchester Area. To view the final report, please click pdf here (6.28 MB) .