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Special Council Meeting: Operating Budgets Presentation

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Published: Wednesday, 04 March 2026 16:02

Council is holding a Special Council Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to present the 2026/27 Draft Water Utility Operating Budget and the Draft Town Operating Budget.

This meeting is being held for information and public input only. No decisions will be made. The purpose of the meeting is for Council and the public to review the draft operating budgets, ask questions, and share feedback.

What is an operating budget?
An operating budget covers the day-to-day costs of running the Town, including staff salaries, maintenance, and services like snow clearing, waste collection, and maintaining public spaces.

The agenda package for this meeting is now available:  pdf 03 09 2026 Special Meeting Agenda: Operating Budgets(2.13 MB)

How to Participate

Following the budget presentations, there will be an opportunity for members of the public to provide input and ask questions. All questions will be directed through the Mayor, as Chair of the meeting. Clarifying or direct questions may be addressed during the meeting. Questions requiring further review may be taken by staff, with follow-up provided after the meeting where possible.

Members of the public who wish to speak but are unable to attend in person may participate virtually. To speak virtually, advance registration is required.
Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-634-4410 ext. 225 no later than Monday, March 9 at 12:00 p.m.

Virtual attendees who have not registered in advance will not be permitted to speak during the meeting.

Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes.

Can’t attend in-person or virtually, but still want to share feedback?
You can email your comments to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Tuesday, March 17, at 12:00 p.m.

UPDATE ON THE RECENT PERIOD OF DISRUPTION – March 2, 2026

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Published: Wednesday, 04 March 2026 12:29

WARMING CENTRE CLOSING AT 8PM

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Published: Monday, 02 March 2026 12:15

The Town of Lunenburg has opened a warming/charging centre at the Fire Hall (25 Medway Street) and it will remain open until power has been restored to those affected by the current power outage.

To report outages please call 902-634-4410 ext. 3.

For after hours reporting, please call 902-527-0150. Information about outages and restoration can be found on Facebook, at www.townoflunenburg.caor by phone: 902-527-0150.

POWER OUTAGE REPORTED - 8:45pm UPDATE

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Published: Monday, 02 March 2026 07:28

Monday, March 2 - 8:45pm UPDATE

The following areas are still impacted by the outage - Adams St., Whynacht St. & Wolff Ave.

NSP is monitoring the amperage levels in these areas and will restore power once it is safe and at a reliable level to do so.

We currently do not have a restoration time, as it will depend on amps going down, but we will do our best to provide notification when we have full restoration.

Monday, March 2 - 3:20pm UPDATE

Power has been restored to all of the affected areas, with exception of the following (where work is ongoing): Adams St., Centennial Ave., Harbour View Dr., Knock Ln., Morash Ln., Rudolf Dr., Wollf Ave.

Monday, March 2 - 11:58am UPDATE

Power is now restored in New Town and First Peninsula.

The following areas are still being investigated and work is ongoing to restore power - Adams St., Centennial Ave., Duff St., Harbour View Dr., Hebb St., Hirtle Rd., James Rd., Knock Ln., Morash Ln., Rudolf Dr., Victoria Rd., Wolff Ave.

Monday, March 2 - 9:26am UPDATE

We are aware of the current outages along Victoria Road, Green Street and Centennial Avenue and the surrounding areas.

Nova Scotia Power crews have been dispatched and we hope to have an update shortly.

To report outages after hours, please call 902-527-0150. Information about outages and restoration can be found on Facebook, at www.townoflunenburg.ca
or by phone: 902-527-0150.

Monday, March 2 - 8:15am UPDATE

Please Note – Some surges and flickering have been noted while NSP crews tend to the current outage. As such, it is suggested that residents in the affected area might want to unplug more surge-sensitive items.

Monday, March 2 - 7:29am

We are aware of reported power outages in New Town and First Peninsula. Nova Scotia Power has been alerted and crews are investigating the source of the outage.

To report outages after hours, please call 902-527-0150. Information about outages and restoration can be found on Facebook, at www.townoflunenburg.ca or by phone: 902-527-0150.

February Mayor's Monthly Update

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Published: Saturday, 28 February 2026 17:27

To view the text-only version, click - February 2026 Mayor's Monthly Update

ROAD CLOSURE - FEBRUARY 28 - Montague Street

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Published: Friday, 27 February 2026 12:48

Public Works will be removing snow on Montague Street from the Public Washrooms to Kempt Street from 6am to 10am tomorrow (Saturday) morning.

Temporary road closures will be in place around the work zones.

Those who usually park within the work zone during this time should find an alternative location to allow crews to complete their work.

People are reminded to use caution and follow signage if travelling through these areas.