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Council Highlights: April 22, 2025

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Published: Wednesday, 23 April 2025 10:12

The Council Highlights from the last meeting are available here: Council Highlights

Council Highlights are a concise digest of newsworthy decisions and issues from Town of Lunenburg Council meetings.

Next Council meeting: April 22 at 6 p.m.

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Published: Thursday, 17 April 2025 08:00

The agenda package for this meeting is now available:  pdf 04 22 2025 Council Agenda(4.59 MB)

Agenda items include:

  • Presentations: Liam Duggan, Atlantic Gymnastics Championships & Fish Rehab Project
  • Information Report: Council Strategic Priorities
  • Noise By-law – 1st reading
  • Tender Award: Dares Lake Dam and Spillway Upgrades
  • Tender Award: Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades and Expansion
  • PCAP and FRIIP Grant Application Request
  • Contract Award: Fuel and Furnace Maintenance

Council meetings are open to the public and held in Town Hall. Please use the accessible back entrance at 120 Townsend Street.

Meetings are also livestreamed through Zoom. To livestream this meeting starting at 6 pm, use this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88956545878 

Compost Site Opening for the Season

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Published: Wednesday, 16 April 2025 10:34

The Town of Lunenburg is pleased to announce the seasonal opening of the Starr Street Municipal Compost Site. This service is free of charge and available exclusively to residents of the Town of Lunenburg.

Residents are encouraged to drop off leaves, tree limbs, and garden waste to help support environmentally responsible yard waste disposal.

Location: Starr Street Compost Site
Open: Fridays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Season Start: Friday, April 25
Season End: until the last Friday in November 2025

Please note that the site is for residential use only and is not open to commercial or out-of-town users.

Let’s work together to keep our community green and sustainable.

Spring 2025 Newsletter

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Published: Wednesday, 16 April 2025 07:14

The Spring 2025 Town of Lunenburg Newsletter is here! It’s been delivered to all local PO boxes—check yours if you haven’t already.

The current Town of Lunenburg Council was elected in October 2024 and is looking at ways to better connect with the community. One option we’re exploring is this mail-out newsletter to help keep you informed about key decisions, upcoming meetings, and opportunities to get involved. This is a trial format, and we’ll be exploring more permanent communication methods over the coming months.

Along with being delivered to your PO box, this newsletter is also available online:  pdf 2025 Spring Newsletter(231 KB)

The newsletter includes updates on:

  • Budget meetings and public input opportunities
  • Proposed changes to the Noise By-law
  • Volunteer Appreciation Award nominations

Did you know we have an online Town Calendar?

To keep in the know with all Council, Committee and other Town meetings and events, check out our online calendar: townoflunenburg.ca/town-government/meeting-schedule.html

Public Washrooms on Bluenose Drive Opening for the Season

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Published: Tuesday, 15 April 2025 15:29

We are pleased to announce that the public washrooms located on Bluenose Drive will be opening for the season on Friday, April 18th.

These facilities will be open daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, providing convenient access for residents and visitors enjoying the waterfront, local shops, and attractions in the area.

We kindly ask all users to help us keep the washrooms clean and accessible by using them responsibly and reporting any maintenance concerns to Town staff.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to welcoming everyone to another great season on Bluenose Drive.

Town of Lunenburg 2025/26 Budget Review & Public Input

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Published: Wednesday, 09 April 2025 15:30

The Town of Lunenburg’s proposed 2025/26 Capital and Operating Budgets will be presented and discussed at a series of upcoming Council meetings. Members of the public are invited to attend and share their input.

The upcoming meeting dates are:

 1. Tuesday, April 29 at 6:00 p.m. – Budget Review & Public Input (Committee of the Whole Meeting)

  • Council will receive the first review of the proposed 2025/26 Capital and Operating Budgets.
  • A public input session will follow the staff review, providing an opportunity for residents to share their feedback.
  • This is a Committee of the Whole meeting, which is intended for discussion and information sharing. No formal decisions can be made at this meeting.

2. Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. – Council Meeting & Public Input

  • Council will continue its discussion of the proposed 2025/26 Capital and Operating Budgets.
  • A second public input session will provide another opportunity for residents to share their feedback.

3. Tuesday, May 27 at 6:00 p.m. – Budget Approval (Council Meeting)

  • Council is scheduled to approve the 2025/26 Capital and Operating Budgets at this meeting.
  • If Council needs more time or has additional questions, approval may be postponed to a future meeting. Updates will be shared on the Town’s website and social media channels if this occurs.
  • There is no budget-specific public input session scheduled. However, the regular 20-minute public input period for any municipal matter will still take place at the start of the meeting.

Attend in Person or Watch Online

Council meetings are open to the public and held in Town Hall. Please use the accessible back entrance at 120 Townsend Street.

Meetings are also livestreamed through Zoom. The Zoom link is included in the agenda package for each meeting.


Where to Find the Budget Documents

The proposed 2025/26 Capital and Operating Budgets will be included in the April 29 Committee of the Whole agenda package. The agenda will be published on the Town’s website on Thursday, April 24.

Agendas are available here: townoflunenburg.ca/town-government/council-meetings.html

What’s the Difference between Operating and Capital Budgets?

  • Operating Budget: Covers the day-to-day costs of running the Town, such as salaries, maintenance, and services like snow clearing and waste collection.
  • Capital Budget: Focuses on long-term investments in infrastructure and major projects, such as roads, buildings, equipment, and facility upgrades.