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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Lunenburg Water Utility Rate Application
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- Published: Tuesday, 07 April 2026 12:24
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Lunenburg Water Utility Rate Application
April 7, 2026
As approved by Council on March 17, 2026, the Town of Lunenburg has submitted a rate application to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board on behalf of the Lunenburg Water Utility.
A public hearing for this application has been scheduled by the Board for the May 27, 2026. As part of the application, the Town has requested adjustments to the current flat rate for residential customers and commercial meter rates.
What Does This Mean for Customers?
Domestic (Household) Customers: Can expect their bills to increase by $14.46 per quarter, from $170.39 to $184.85.
Even with the increase, Lunenburg’s proposed rate falls at the median compared to those of other municipality water utilities.
Commercial Customers: The proposed 8.9% to 12.5% increase will depend on service type.
These proposed increases must be approved by the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board before the can take effect. If approved, the new rates are expected to take effect in July 2026.
The Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board is an independent, quasi-judicial body responsible for regulation water utilities and ensuring that rates are fair, reasonable, and in the public interest. In this case the Board will review the Town’s proposed water rate increased to determine if they are justified and reasonable.
Please note that although the Water Utility is currently undergoing a Water Meter Installation Program, residential properties shall remain on the flat rate as the Utility accrues usage data. Residential customers can expect this process to take approximately a year, at which time the Water Utility will have to make a new application for the Board’s review for all customers rates to be based on metered usage.
Questions? Contact 902-634-4410 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
APRIL 3 RECYCLABLE COLLECTION SCHEDULE CHANGE
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- Published: Thursday, 02 April 2026 13:06
Please note, Friday’s (April 3) recyclables pickup has been moved to Monday, April 6 due to the Good Friday holiday.
The complete 2026 Solid Waste Collection Schedule can be found at www.townoflunenburg.ca/garbage-collection.html
CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER MONDAY
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- Published: Wednesday, 01 April 2026 12:35
Please note, Lunenburg Town Hall, the War Memorial Arena and Community Centre will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6.
Normal hours will resume at 8:30am on Tuesday, April 7.
COMMUNITY GRANTS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 30
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- Published: Tuesday, 31 March 2026 16:43
Who can apply? Non-profit organizations Deadline: April 30, 2026 How to apply:
Mail/Drop off: Town of Lunenburg, c/o Jamie Deans
Fax: (902) 634-4416TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY FLAG RAISING - March 31 at 12:30pm
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- Published: Monday, 30 March 2026 08:35
🏳️⚧️ TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY FLAG RAISING
Join us on Tuesday, March 31 at 12:30pm as the Town of Lunenburg raises the Transgender Pride Flag at the UNESCO World Heritage Site flagpoles in honour of Trans Day of Visibility.
POWER OUTAGE NOTICE - March 25 - 10:52am
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- Published: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 10:53
Wednesday, March 25 - 10:52am
We are aware of a power outage due to accident that resulted in a pole down. Nova Scotia Power has been notified and will be on route The impacted areas include Tannery Road, Masons Beach Road and Buena Vista Court.
Please drive safely in this area and avoid any falling power lines and poles.
Information about outages and restoration can be found on Facebook or www.townoflunenburg.ca.