Town News
CUMBERLAND STREET CLOSURE - AUGUST 19
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- Published: Monday, 18 August 2025 13:06
Cumberland Street will be closed from Prince Street to King Street, for work on the Bandstand Rehabilitation Project.
The closure will be from approx. 7:30am to 5:00pm on Tuesday, August 19.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Thank You for Staying Out of the Woods and Off the Trails
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- Published: Friday, 15 August 2025 17:00
Thank you for doing your part by staying off the trails and out of the woods due to the elevated wildfire risk. We recognize it is an inconvenience, but your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Please note that the wooded area behind the Academy falls under the areas outlined in the government of Nova Scotia’s announcement prohibiting activities in wooded areas. To avoid any confusion, signs have been posted.
These and other measures are in place on provincial Crown and private
land until October 15 or until conditions allow them to be lifted.
The provincial fine for violating the restrictions is $25,000.
Next Council meeting: Aug.19 at 6 p.m.
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- Published: Thursday, 14 August 2025 11:43
The agenda package for this meeting is now available: pdf 08 19 2025 Council Agenda(3.22 MB)
Agenda items include:
- Sale of 18 Dufferin Street (Old Train Station)
- HSMBC Review of Designation
- Request for Direction: Marketing Levy By-law
- Request to Defer: Lunenburg Academy Roof Repairs
- RFP Award: Water Meter Supply & Installation
- 100th Fishers’ Memorial Service
- Verbal Report: Community Climate Capacity (CCC) Program
- Councillor Notices of Motion
Meetings are also livestreamed through Zoom. To livestream this meeting starting at 6 pm, use this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88956545878
STAYING SAFE DURING A HEAT WARNING/ADVISORY
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- Published: Tuesday, 12 August 2025 17:36
With a Heat Warning is in effect for Lunenburg County and much of Nova Scotia, here are some steps residents can take to stay safe.
- Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone’s health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness.
- Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.
- Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water.
- Heat stroke is a medical emergency! Call 9-1-1 or your emergency health provider if you, or someone around you, is showing signs of heat stroke which can include red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness. While you wait for medical attention, try to cool the person by moving them to a cool place, removing extra clothing, applying cold water or ice packs around the body.
- Drink water often and before you feel thirsty to replace fluids.
- Close blinds, or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside.
- Turn on air conditioning, use a fan, or move to a cooler area of your living space. If your living space is hot, move to a cool public space such as a cooling centre, community centre, library or shaded park.
Town Hall and Council take the health and welfare of our residents very seriously, and that includes the many pets, service and working animals in Town. Our four-legged, feline and furry friends can’t speak for themselves, so it is important to keep them in mind during a heat warning. As such, we’ve included a slide with tips on preventing pets from heatstroke.
Recently some concerns have been raised about working animals in Old Town during heat warning/advisory days. Town staff have consulted with one business – in July and again this week – to assess the situation and ensure their horses were being cared for properly. After reviewing their Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) for Horse Care During Heat and Humidity, consulting with the Department of Agriculture, and based on the information we have, the Town feels that they are operating within good safety parameters.
With the increasing frequency of heat warning days, fire bans and evolving climate in general, the Town is committed to reviewing it’s By-Laws and procedures to ensure the health and safety of the town and its citizens over the coming months.
A Note From The Property Valuation Services Corporation
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- Published: Monday, 11 August 2025 15:53
Property Valuation Services Corporation Assessors are especially busy this time of year, conducting exterior property inspections across Nova Scotia. They are reviewing building permit progress and gathering up-to-date information as part of the annual assessment process.
For your safety and peace of mind, Assessors are easy to identify with PVSC-marked vehicles, PVSC-issued ID, and high-visibility vests.
You don’t need to be home for these visits. The Assessor will leave contact information and next steps if a follow-up is needed. Learn more about their fieldwork: bit.ly/3U5E5ZJ
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON MODL’S TEMPORARY WATER RELIEF PROGRAM
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- Published: Sunday, 10 August 2025 13:23
Please see this important update from Lunenburg Fire Chief, Darren Romkey, regarding the Temporary Water Relief Program…
“Other years, during a drought, we offered residents the opportunity to come to the Lunenburg Fire Station to fill there water jugs.
We are not allowed to fill wells or any potable containers from our trucks for health reasons.
We are currently in the process of having our cement apron in front of the station replaced.
There are several pieces of heavy machinery and construction workers out front of the hall.
We have to temporarily keep our trucks in the back parking lot.
During a fire call our trucks will exit past the bay door where we normally allow your jugs to be filled.
That, along with members arriving to the station makes it a very congested, busy spot.
Adding vehicles coming in would be unsafe for both residents and fire fighters, as well add to the congestion and possibly delay our response.
If there was no other option, we would have to strongly consider providing this service.
However, the MODL along with the Water Market (237 Victoria Road) has a program that offers water.
Hopefully we soon get some much-needed rain.”