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Sewage System Improvements in Colchester County
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- Published: Thursday, 25 July 2024 15:15
Today the Province announced funding for the replacement of pumping stations in Lower Truro and Hilden, and 275 metres of sewer pipe in Brookfield and Great Village. These sewage collection system improvements in Colchester County will help improve the reliability of services for existing homes and allow for future expansion.
“Colchester is a vibrant, proud community with a very bright future ahead - both for the people living and working here, and for those looking for a new place to call home,” said Tom Taggart, MLA for Colchester North, on behalf of John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “It’s crucial that this area has the infrastructure in place to continue to thrive and grow, and this investment will help set the course for that bright future.”
The Province will invest $973,000 in the project. An additional $973,000 will come from the Municipality of Colchester and other sources.
“The Municipality of Colchester welcomes the investments by our provincial government partners in strengthening our infrastructure to support new homes and businesses in our county. We are growing. New funding not only stretches our tax dollars to achieve more infrastructure goals, but it assists in our planning for the future,” said Christine Blair, Mayor, Municipality of Colchester.
The project is part of the Municipal Capital Growth Program, a one-time $102-million investment in projects across Nova Scotia – a historic provincial investment in municipal infrastructure.
Notice - Special Council Meeting (August 15, 2024)
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- Published: Friday, 19 July 2024 06:58
A Special Session of Municipal Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, beginning at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be conducted both in-person in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro, and virtually via Zoom.
The purpose of this Special Session of Council is to conduct a Public Hearing and Second Reading, considering amendments to the Central Colchester Land Use By-law and subsequent and Development Agreement for the property located at 149-151 Pictou Road, Bible Hill.
Council’s regularly scheduled Council Committee meeting will commence immediately following the Special Session of Council.
Dated July 19, 2024
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
Notice of Approval - Municipal Elections By-law
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- Published: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 08:22
TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester approved, by way of Second Reading, amendments to Chapter 18 Municipal Elections By-law.
The amendments to the Municipal Elections By-law enables electronic and telephone voting at Municipal Elections.
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 July 11, 2024
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
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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
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.
May 2024 Newsletter Correction Notice
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- 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 1st from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, not May 31st as written. Click here to view this newsletter.