Town News

PUBLIC HEALTH MOBILE UNIT – SEPTEMBER 6

 
🩺🧑‍⚕️The Public Health Mobile Unit is coming to Lunenburg on September 6 for a Vaccination and Testing Clinic
 
📍Lunenburg Fire Department
25 Medway Street
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
 
🗓️Saturday, September 6 from 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Booked appointments and drop-ins available:
 
Pneumococcal & Shingles vaccines
https://novascotia.ca/routinevaccine | Call 1-833-797-7772
COVID-19 and Influenza tests
 
 
Book Vaccines or Tests by phone
• Call: 811
 
Drop-in only:
Adult RSV, MMR, MMRV, Varicella, TD and Tdap Vaccines

MAPLE AVENUE STAIRCASE HAS REOPENED

Repair work on the Back Harbour Trail’s Maple Avenue staircase is complete and it is now open again.

Thank you for your patience and enjoy
the trail!

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RAPID FLASHING CROSSWALK BEACONS

🚶‍➡️ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LUNENBURG’S RAPID FLASHING CROSSWALK BEACONS 🚸
Within the past several Capital Budget cycles, the Town of Lunenburg has made a significant investment in pedestrian safety by upgrading selected crosswalks with rapid flashing beacons at each of the following crossings:
 
1. Victoria Road at Green Street
2. Victoria Road at Brook Street
3. Falkland Street at Broad Street
4. Lincoln Street at Starr Street
5. Tannery Road at Knickle Road
6. Victoria Road at the Hardware store
7. Victoria Road at Hall Street
8. Green Street at High Street
9. Dufferin Street at Churchill Street
 
The nine sets of rapid flashing beacons in Lunenburg have all recently been inspected by Public Works and are fully operational. The Town strongly encourages pedestrians to utilize the flashing beacon infrastructure when crossing roadways at these locations, and - did you know - it may even be considered an offence under Nova Scotia’s Motor Vehicle Act if pedestrians enter the crosswalk without first activating the beacons where they are available for use (Section 125 (4))?
 
A reminder that whether a crosswalk has a flashing beacon or not, pedestrians should always establish eye contact with drivers and ensure vehicles are stopped prior to leaving the curb and entering the crosswalk. When the buttons on either side of the crossing are activated, the lights shall flash for approximately 20 seconds.
 

LAST CALL for the Water Meter Replacement Project

Neptune Technology shall be returning to Lunenburg September 9 to 11 to finish up any outstanding water meter installs in the Town’s Water Utility network.

For those that are still yet to proceed with the water meter installations, please reach out to the Water Utility at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as soon as possible for assistance in coordinating this with Neptune Technology.

For all those who have already proceeded with your water meter installation, the Water Utility thanks you for your cooperation with the process.

 

**Please Note: Not having the water meter installed may result in your service being suspended by the Water Utility, so we strongly encourage those with outstanding installs to make your appointment.

Lunenburg Academy Roof Funding Announcement

pdf Academy Roof Announcement Web Version(752 KB)

 

Parks Canada, the Town of Lunenburg and the Lunenburg Academy Foundation Are Partnering to Restore the Lunenburg Academy Roof

LUNENBURG, N.S. - The Town of Lunenburg is pleased to announce that Parks Canada will contribute up to $300,000 toward the restoration of the roof at the Lunenburg Academy National Historic Site, helping protect one of the community’s most treasured heritage buildings for generations to come.

The Town has been approved for up to $300,000 in Government of Canada funding through Parks Canada’s National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places to support critical roof repairs at the Academy.

"National historic sites connect us to our shared past and help tell the stories that shape the Canada we know today,” said The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister responsible for Parks Canada. “Through Parks Canada's National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places, the federal government is supporting the conservation of nationally significant heritage places so they can continue to inspire future generations. This investment in the Lunenburg Academy National Historic Site will help protect an important piece of Canada's built heritage while ensuring its long-term preservation for the local community and visitors."

The project will focus on the north and east sections of the Academy’s roof, addressing worn and damaged shingles and other roofing materials, repairing areas where water can enter the building, and improving ventilation and moisture management beneath the roof.

New roofing materials will be carefully selected to complement the Academy’s existing appearance, including its distinctive red roof, while ensuring the work respects the building’s important heritage character.

Once complete, the work will help protect the Academy’s historic features from further deterioration and support its continued use as a home for community, educational and cultural organizations.

"The Lunenburg Academy is a key landmark in the town of Lunenburg and a source of pride for the community,” said Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margarets. “The federal investment of $300,000 supports critical roof replacement work, helping safeguard this remarkable national historic site and the cultural, educational, and tourism benefits it brings to the region. By investing in places like the Lunenburg Academy, we are helping preserve our heritage while supporting vibrant communities."

The roof restoration represents a significant investment in the long-term future of the Lunenburg Academy, with a total project budget of $1.27 million, supported by three partners:

  • Up to $300,000 from the Government of Canada through Parks Canada
  • $605,000 from the Town of Lunenburg
  • $365,000 from the Lunenburg Academy Foundation

“This building has watched over Lunenburg for more than 130 years, and it has watched over generations of people who have passed through its doors,” said Bruce Hebb, President of the Lunenburg Academy Foundation. “Today’s announcement from Parks Canada is a vote of confidence in the enduring value of Lunenburg Academy and its place in the life of our community.”

The Town is grateful to the Government of Canada and Parks Canada for recognizing the importance of the Lunenburg Academy and investing in its preservation. The Town also acknowledges the significant contribution of the Lunenburg Academy Foundation, whose support continues to demonstrate the strong community commitment to ensuring this National Historic Site remains an important part of Lunenburg’s future.

“The Lunenburg Academy is one of the most recognizable and important buildings in our community, and protecting it is about much more than preserving bricks, wood and shingles,” said Mayor Jamie Myra. “It is about protecting a place that has played an important role in the life of Lunenburg for generations. We are extremely grateful to Parks Canada for this investment and to the Lunenburg Academy Foundation for its continued commitment to this incredible building.”

The Lunenburg Academy National Historic Site remains an important part of the town’s heritage landscape and a living community asset. This investment will help ensure that its distinctive character and historic features are protected while allowing the building to continue welcoming the people and organizations that make Lunenburg such a vibrant community.

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101st FISHERS' MEMORIAL SERVICE- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

All are invited to attend the 101st annual Fishers' Memorial Service on Sunday, September 13 at 2:00pm on the Lunenburg Waterfront (Bluenose Dr).
 
This service is dedicated to the memory of those who have gone down to the sea in ships and who have never returned. And in tribute to those who continue to occupy their business in great waters.
 
Wreaths in memory of lives lost are most welcome. Please contact the Lunenburg Town Hall at (902) 634-4410, ext. 225, to provide your wreath details for inclusion in the service.
 
Fishers Memorial Service post 2026