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Town of Lunenburg Welcomes Interim CAO

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Published: Thursday, 20 February 2025 14:09

February 20, 2025

Town of Lunenburg Council has hired Marvin MacDonald, P.Eng., as its Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

“Council feels that Marvin’s vast experience in provincial and municipal public sectors will be very beneficial to our community at this critical time as we recruit a new permanent Chief Administrative Officer.  His experience in Municipal and Provincial Government will ensure that the organization is supported through this transition phase,” Jamie Myra, Mayor for the Town of Lunenburg.

Marvin’s extensive career includes CAO for the Municipality of the District of Saint Mary’s for seven years as well as an Interim CAO posting with the Town of Antigonish for four months last year.  Prior to his Municipal career, he worked 33 years for the Province of Nova Scotia, spending the last 18 years of that career in senior positions with Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations.    

Public Notice: HCD Bylaw & Plan Approval

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Published: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 17:12

At its February 13, 2024 meeting, the Town of Lunenburg Council approved the Old Town Lunenburg Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan and By-law. After completing the required provincial review, both are now officially approved and in effect, replacing and repealing the 2001 HCD Plan and Bylaw. 

What are some of the changes?

  • Updated to conform with best heritage practices such as values-based conservation and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada
  • New Statement of Significance that captures all the reasons Old Town Lunenburg is a National Historic Site and World Heritage Site
  • Clarification on what properties contribute to the district's heritage value (character-defining), which are supporting, and which are locally significant.

Effective Date

The Old Town Lunenburg Heritage Conservation District Plan and By-law will take effect as of this notice: February 19, 2025.

The HCD Plan and By-law, including the HCD boundary map, are available here https://bit.ly/42Wkukp

Questions? Contact the Community Development Department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-634-4410 x225.

Garbage Collection

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Published: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 10:20

The Town’s curbside waste collection contractor is doing their best to pickup recycling in the Tuesday pickup zone but are having some issues in the challenging conditions with ice and high winds.

We shall provide an update if there are any locations that cannot be reached today, and if this is the case they plan to return as part of Thursday’s scheduled collection (February 20).

Icy Conditions - USE CAUTION

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Published: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 08:47

Please note that sidewalks, ramps and sections of roads (including crosswalks) remain icy. Pedestrians are urged to use caution – wear proper footwear, take slow, short steps and keep your hands free.

Public Works continue to work hard to improve these conditions under challenging circumstances.

TOL Raises Pan-African Flag for African Heritage Month

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Published: Friday, 14 February 2025 16:23
In recognition of African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia, the Town of Lunenburg is proud to raise the Pan-African flag at the UNESCO Flagpoles (corner of Prince & Townsend).
This year’s theme, “Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance,” honours the living legacy of Black Nova Scotians while highlighting the strength and resilience of their historic communities.
Nova Scotia is home to 52 historic African Nova Scotian communities, each with a profound history spanning over two centuries. African Heritage Month is a time to celebrate their culture, legacy, achievements, and contributions, both past and present.
We encourage residents and visitors to take a moment to reflect, engage, and learn—raising the Pan-African flag is just one way to recognize and celebrate this important month. To explore more, visit https://ansa.novascotia.ca/african-heritage-month.

ICY CONDITIONS FOR ROADS AND SIDEWALKS – USE CAUTION

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Published: Friday, 14 February 2025 10:00

With the weather conditions yesterday and overnight and the current temperature, conditions on roads and sidewalks are particularly icy today.

 

Public Works continue to salt roads and sidewalks, but please be very cautious if travelling around Town in vehicles or on foot until the conditions have a chance to improve.