Town News

Electric Utility - Outage Alert - Jan 20, 2022

Details: Published: Thursday, 20 January 2022 20:09

7:40 p.m. -- The Town of Lunenburg Electric Utility wishes to advise customers of a power disruption TONIGHT for emergency repairs on the Bridgewater Rd Circuit (Victoria Rd, connected subdivisions, parts of Green St., etc.) The outage will be for approximately 30 minutes starting at approximately 9:10 p.m.

If you are outside the affected area and experience an outage please call:

- After hours reporting: (902) 527-0150
- Office hours reporting: (902) 634-4410, ext. 3

In the case of medical, police or fire emergencies, call 911.

Volunteer Recognition 2022 - Call for Nominations

Details: Published: Thursday, 20 January 2022 13:22

Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their outstanding volunteering and lives in the Town of Lunenburg?

Each year the Town of Lunenburg, the Mayor and Council recognize the extraordinary contributions of volunteers who give of their time and skills to provide services and programs in our community.

The Town invites and encourages nominations of volunteers to be recognized by the Town during our Volunteer Appreciation. In addition, a Representative Volunteer is selected annually to be recognized at the Provincial Volunteer Awards ceremony.

Please submit a pdf nomination form (78 KB) to the Recreation Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mailed to Kelly Cunningham, Recreation Director, PO Box 129, Lunenburg, NS, B0J 2C0.

Deadline for nominations is: February 28, 2022.

Call for Volunteers: Anti-Racism & Housing

Details: Published: Wednesday, 19 January 2022 15:39

The Town of Lunenburg Council requests applications from interested citizens to serve on the Town’s Anti-Racism Special Committee and to represent the Town on the Western Regional Housing Authority.

• The Anti-Racism Special Committee has a limited mandate for 2022 and meets once a month at 6:00 p.m. or on an as-required basis. The following THREE vacancies are available for volunteers who may or may not live in the Town:

- 1 citizen at large who has knowledge/expertise in African Nova Scotian or Indigenous affairs
- 1 representative from the African Nova Scotian community
- 1 representative from the Mi’kmaq community

• The Western Region Housing Authority is responsible for the administration and management of rental housing units. It meets five times yearly and has ONE vacancy. This appointment is a three-year term ratified by the Minister of Community Service.

Lunenburg encourages applications from Indigenous persons, African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional volunteer positions), persons with disabilities, and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

The Committee Volunteer Application Form and the Committees’ Terms of Reference are available from the Lunenburg Town Office, 119 Cumberland Street, or by contacting Ann Covey at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The application form is also downloadable from the Town website here,

Please return completed application forms by February 2, 2022 to the attention of Ann Covey as above.

Town of Lunenburg Releases 2022 Prospectus

Details: Published: Wednesday, 12 January 2022 16:27

January 12, 2022 -- The Town of Lunenburg has released a 2022 Prospectus to inform and encourage potential businesses and residents to locate in our beautiful town.

The Prospectus is a living document that highlights the unique characteristics and vitality of the Town, with the aim of attracting investment, development and business opportunities that benefit us all. The document outlines: Lunenburg Prospectus cover 1.063 x 1.375 in

Attractions
Services
Economy
Lifestyle amenities
History
Culture
Future aspirations

Businesses and residents are welcome to use the Prospectus with their own networks. It will be updated to stay current.

For a copy of the 2022 Prospectus, visit the Town website at: https://townoflunenburg.ca/economic-development.html

Questions or updates? Contact Devin Casario at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-634-4410, ext. 232.

Town of Lunenburg Launches Online Zoning Look-up Map

Details: Published: Monday, 10 January 2022 13:28

The Town of Lunenburg’s Planning team has been developing digital mapping capabilities to support our residents and businesses in their land use needs.

An online tool has been developed to assist the public in finding what zone(s) applies to their property under the three-layer lot/form/use designations in our innovative new Land Use Bylaw.

To look up a property, use the street address, Property ID number, or simply click on the map.

Visit the site here: https://bit.ly/ArcGIS-TOLZoning or click on the image below:

For questions about the map, please contact Trevor Hume, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-634-4410, ext.233. To apply for a permit, contact Ann Covey, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-634-4410, ext. 225.

For a PDF copy of the Land Use Bylaw and other Planning documents, visit our website: https://townoflunenburg.ca/planning-and-development.html

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CANCELLED: Planning/Heritage Public Hearings - Jan 25, 2022

Details: Published: Friday, 07 January 2022 12:00

The Town of Lunenburg has been notified that the applicant, the Lunenburg Arms, wishes to withdraw the project applications. The Public Hearings scheduled for Jan 25th are therefore cancelled.

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There will be TWO Public Hearings held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Lunenburg Town Hall (120 Townsend Street door).

1. To consider the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to Demolish or Remove the structure located at 102 Pelham Street pursuant to the Old Town Heritage Conservation District Plan and By-law.

A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 120 Townsend Street, in the Town of Lunenburg to discuss an application from RICHBURG LP MANAGEMENT INC. for a Certificate of Appropriateness to Demolish or Remove the structure located at 102 Pelham Street (PID # 60061793) pursuant to the Old Town Heritage Conservation District Plan and By-law as shown on the map (see "Read More").

The heritage report may be reviewed on the Town’s website under Council Agenda Package for December 14, 2021, by clicking on the following link: https://townoflunenburg.ca/council-2021/council-agendas-and-agenda-packages-2021.html The heritage report is also available at the Town Hall, 119 Cumberland Street, Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, exclusive of statutory holidays.

2. To consider an Amendment to the Municipal Planning Strategy.

A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 120 Townsend Street, in the Town of Lunenburg to discuss an application from RICHBURG LP MANAGEMENT INC. Please use the Townsend Street entrance. You are encouraged to join the meeting to learn about the following:

- A Municipal Planning Strategy amendment that will enable Council to consider lot consolidations that exceed the Maximum Lot Area and Maximum Lot Frontage requirements in Lot Zone 1 (LZ1) by development agreement.

Though the amendment, if implemented, would be applicable to all properties located in Lot Zone 1 (LZ1), the application was initiated by RICHBURG LP MANAGEMENT INC. with regards to the proposed lot consolidation of 94 Pelham Street (PID # 60061801) with 102 Pelham Street (PID # 60061793), as well as the lot consolidation of the surface parking lot of PID # 60061199 with PID # 60061181 as showing on the map (see "Read More").

The planning reports may be reviewed on the Town’s website under Council Agenda Package for December 14, 2021, by clicking on the following link: https://townoflunenburg.ca/council-2021/council-agendas-and-agenda-packages-2021.html The planning reports are also available at the Town Hall, 119 Cumberland Street, Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, exclusive of statutory holidays.

Written or verbal submissions may be presented during the Public Hearing. If you would like to have your written submission be part of the Council’s package, please submit your written materials no later than January 19, 2022.

You are encouraged to join the meeting to learn about the application request. Please use the Townsend Street entrance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via 902-634-4410 Ext 234. Everyone is welcome to participate.

NOTE: For background information on this project, please see the pdf Fact Sheet (335 KB) .

Town Council Meeting - Jan 11, 2022

Details: Published: Thursday, 06 January 2022 11:28

The Council Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, January 11th are available on the Town website here: https://townoflunenburg.ca/council-meetings-2022.html

The YouTube Live video archive of the meeting can be found here: https://bit.ly/YouTubeTOL

Thank you to all who attend/view.

Mayor's Monthly Update - Dec 2021

Details: Published: Friday, 31 December 2021 12:00

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Happy holidays, neighbours! For Mayor Risser's message for December 2021, click here: https://townoflunenburg.ca/mayors-monthly-update.html

Download the PDF pdf here (85 KB) .

Lunenburg Recreation Facilities Update - Dec 22, 2021

Details: Published: Tuesday, 21 December 2021 19:17

The Lunenburg Arena and Community Centre continue to be open over the holidays, but with new restrictions beginning on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. until at least January 12, 2022. The updated Arena and Community Centre facility COVID-19 protocols can be found on the website pages for the Arena and Community Centre.

Public skates can have a maximum of 50 participants. Rentals can have a maximum of 10 participants. Proof of vaccination is required.

Physical activity is essential to our physical and mental health. In an effort to encourage physical activity, the Arena hourly rental fee for all renters will be $122/hour, tax included. This will be in effect until the gathering limit of 10 people increases, which is until at least January 12, 2022.

For rental inquiries over the holidays, please contact the Lunenburg Arena directly at (902) 634-8744.

Sign up for Finance e-Services

Details: Published: Thursday, 16 December 2021 08:00

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Click "Read More" for text version and links.

Winter Parking Advisory 2021-22

Details: Published: Wednesday, 08 December 2021 12:32

Please help us keep Town streets free of ice and snow by ensuring your vehicle is parked off-street during winter storm and snow removal operations. The Public Works Department can do the job more efficiently if your vehicles are not left on the street during this time. Please arrange off-street parking locations during snow clearing and salting operations. The Town of Lunenburg operates several parking lots where overnight (5:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.) parking is permitted for a fee ($26.25/month + HST). Parking passes may be purchased at the Lunenburg Town Hall, 119 Cumberland Street (902-634-4410).

Residents and businesses are also reminded to keep sidewalks clear of furniture or other obstacles that may block the sidewalk plow.

In the Town of Lunenburg the RCMP enforce the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act winter parking ban which:

FACT SHEET: Proposed Lunenburg Expansion Project

Details: Published: Wednesday, 08 December 2021 11:24

The Town of Lunenburg held two recent committee meetings in response to four Heritage/Planning applications from the owners of the Lunenburg Arms Hotel (Richburg LP Management Inc.) as part of a proposal to expand the hotel.

A PDF of this Fact Sheet is available pdf here (335 KB) .

1. The Planning Advisory Committee and Heritage Advisory Committee have considered the applications at their meetings of November 24 and 29 respectively and made recommendations to Council. Committee recommendations are not binding on Council.

2. Two of the four applications will appear on the Council Agenda of December 14, 2021: the demolition application (Heritage) and Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) amendment application (Planning).

Council may move any or none of the requests to the Public Hearing stage, which requires that they give First Reading. First Reading allows the continuation of public consultation and does not imply approval or disapproval. The December 14 meeting is not a Public Hearing.

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Call for Volunteers: Heritage & Planning Committees

Details: Published: Thursday, 02 December 2021 15:01

The Town of Lunenburg Council requests applications from interested citizens to serve on the Town’s 2022 Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) and Planning Advisory Committee (PAC). Each committee has one vacancy.

The HAC meets the third Monday of every second month at 6:00 p.m., or on an as-required basis. The PAC meets on an as-required basis.

Please return completed application forms by January 4, 2022 to the attention of Ann Covey as above.

Metered Parking is Free in December

Details: Published: Wednesday, 24 November 2021 16:48

Town of Lunenburg metered parking is FREE in the month of December.

Happy shopping - Support our local businesses!

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Project Lunenburg wins 2021 API Award

Details: Published: Wednesday, 17 November 2021 12:34

The Town of Lunenburg’s Project Lunenburg/Comprehensive Community Plan project has won an award in the category of “Comprehensive Policies and Plans” at the 2021 Atlantic Planners Institute Awards of Excellence.

https://atlanticplanners.org/news/winners-announced-2021-api-awards-for-planning-excellence/

The Awards of Excellence honour the best in professional planning projects undertaken by members across Atlantic Canada, and were given out in four categories. The award was given to UPLAND Planning + Design on behalf of the Town.

Congratulations to the Project Lunenburg Steering Team, UPLAND, and all of you who contributed to the project.

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