Town News
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.”
PUBLIC WORKS – SAFETY UPGRADES
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- Published: Wednesday, 06 August 2025 09:25
The Town of Lunenburg’s Public Works Department recently placed concrete safety bumpers in select areas around town. The seasonal bumpers – to be removed during winter months – are an effort to improve public safety during the busier summer months.
It is hoped that the bumpers will allow for more space for pedestrian foot traffic at key intersections. Presently the bumpers can be found at:
- Both sides of King St. & Cumberland St. intersection
- Both sides of Rum Row & Bluenose Dr. intersection
Bay-to-Bay and Back Harbour Trail Closures
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- Published: Tuesday, 05 August 2025 16:26
As per the government of Nova Scotia’s announcement - hiking, camping, fishing and use of vehicles such as ATVs in the woods is banned as of 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, due to an elevated wildfire risk.
Camping in campgrounds is still permitted, but trail systems through woods are off-limits under the new rules. This includes the Back Harbour Trail and the Bay-To-Bay Trail. It does not include the Lunenburg Harbour Walk.
While the restrictions are in place, people can still access beaches and parks, but not the trail systems. Private landowners are free to use their own properties but cannot host others to use wooded areas of their properties.
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 fine for violating the restrictions is $25,000.
Additional Resources:
Woods restrictions proclamation:
https://novascotia.ca/natr/forestprotection/wildfire/woods-proclamation_2025-08-05.pdf
News release – Provincewide Burn Ban in Effect:
https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/07/30/provincewide-burn-ban-effect
Department of Natural Resources offices:
https://novascotia.ca/natr/staffdir/offices_map.asp
Natural Resources on X: https://x.com/NS_DNR
Council August Meeting Schedule
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- Published: Tuesday, 05 August 2025 11:23
Please note that there is no Committee of the Whole meeting on Aug. 5.
The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, August 19 at 6 p.m. The agenda will be available on Thursday, August 14.
Council meetings are open to the public and held at Town Hall. Please use the accessible entrance at 120 Townsend Street (rear entrance).
Meetings are also livestreamed via Zoom.
OVERNIGHT CAMPING IN LUNENBURG
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- Published: Friday, 01 August 2025 10:06
Statement on the Proposed Sale of the Old Train Station (18 Dufferin St.)
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- Published: Thursday, 31 July 2025 12:48
On June 24, the Town of Lunenburg’s Council held a public hearing to discuss the proposed the sale of 18 Dufferin Street (commonly referred to as the Old Train Station) to the Second Storey Women’s Centre, a nonprofit that has long leased the Town-owned building.
The proposed sale would see the property sold to the Second Story Women’s Centre at a price below market value - as allowed by the Municipal Government Act - in recognition of the community benefit provided by the Centre.
The proposal stems from a request from Second Story Women’s Centre, as they look to long-term stability by securing a permanent location with no fear of being displaced. The sale would ensure that these vital services remain in Lunenburg and this location provides a unique opportunity for discreet access for clients.
The situation and opportunity are the impetus for this proposed sale. Second Story Women’s Centre, being a non-profit, means that this sale would not require the process of putting out a RFP, as the Town has no interest in selling 18 Dufferin Street to a private developer.
