Mayor's Monthly Update: April 2024

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Current Issue: April, 2024

Mayor’s Monthly

April 2024   

  • Last week, we honoured eight deserving individuals at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony. Congratulations to Karen Beals and David Jarvis, Wendy Dean, Diane Johnson, Jennifer Mason, Letty McFall, Noah Romkey, Ruth-Anne Whicher, and our Volunteer of the Year, Donelda Richard! We are very proud that Donelda will be representing Lunenburg at the Provincial Volunteer Awards in Truro this September. 
  • It’s budget time! There was some confusion as to whether we had to vote to pass it on April 23. It’s simple to clear that up. We could have voted to pass it or not pass it – or we could have discussed it, listened to comments from the public and asked staff to address any concerns before we vote.  That’s what we chose to do.   I think it’s safe to say the proposed commercial and property taxes will stay as proposed though, which makes several years in a row the Town has not increased those rates.

 

  • I’d like to welcome a new employee to our team. Lunenburger Tegan Heisler fills a vacant position in Public Works. A young member of the Lunenburg and District Fire Department, Teigan brings many skills to the position so I’m sure you will be seeing him out and about helping to maintain the Town and everyone’s safety.

 

  • I’m also very happy to announce that the Town signed a lease agreement with the Lunenburg Board of Trade to allow them to continue operating the campground. This is great example of how we can still work together on solutions and move forward. 

LBOt lease sign Mayor Jamie Myra, LBOT Executive Director Kandace Foward, LBOt President Martin Ruiz Salvador

  • Tannery Road sidewalk is finally underway! The contractor is working on completing the curb construction this coming week with completion estimated to me sometime in June. I thank everyone for their cooperation, and please continue to use caution and follow signage in this section of Town.
  • And talking about construction – yes, folks, the Duke Street steps are getting fixed. I know it’s hard to find good help but these days it’s hard to find help at all! But we did – finally.  Fingers crossed for an end of June completion.
  • The Department of Community Development has some amazing summer student opportunities through the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations program. To find out more, please visit our Employment opportunities page. Spread the word!
  • May is Lyme disease month so – as you know – be careful of ticks!! For more information on how to protect your family (and fur family), please click here.

Jamie Myra, Mayor

Town of Lunenburg

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