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REMINDER: The Lead and Copper Management Program Closes Soon

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Published: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 08:23

REMINDER; Nominations for Participating in The Town of Lunenburg Lead and Copper Management Program Close May 30

Over the past few years, the Town of Lunenburg’s Water Utility has been executing our Lead and Copper Management Program in accordance with the Approval to Operate issued by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change. This program is meant to assess public exposure as well as reduce the exposure of customers if lead or copper levels exceed Health Canada Guidelines. Health Canada has found lead to be a probable carcinogen that can negatively affect cognition and behavior in children. Copper levels exceeding Health Canada’s acceptable concentrations may affect the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and kidneys.

The Town will continue to accept participants to volunteer for the program until the end of the work day on Friday, May 30. Priority will be given to volunteers based on the likelihood of their residence containing construction materials that present a higher risk of containing lead and copper (houses built prior to 1975) though all levels are risk are encouraged to volunteer. Participants may not have point-of-entry treatment devices such as water softeners. 

The selected participants will be asked to book a date and time for the utility to take a sample from their kitchen faucet without removing the aerator or flushing the line. Residents may also arrange with the utility to take the sample themselves and have the sample picked up the same day.

Once samples are analyzed by an approved laboratory, the Town will notify property owners within 30 days of receiving the results if there is no lead or copper exceedances. Property owners whose results exceed Health Canada Guidelines will be notified within 14 days of the town receiving results along with precautions available to the property owner to minimize their exposure.

If you are interested in participating, please notify Tyson Joyce, PMP P.Eng., by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 902 634 4410. We shall require the approximate age of your home and civic address when you confirm your participation interest. Please do not reply to this post to confirm your interest.

Thank you.

RECOGNIZING ACCESS AWARENESS WEEK

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Published: Monday, 26 May 2025 16:33

The Town of Lunenburg is proud to be flying the Access Awareness flag in recognition of Access Awareness Week, whose theme this year is Our Voices, Our Votes: Disability Rights in Action.

In it’s 39th year, Access Awareness Week (May 25 – 31) is a public awareness initiative that aims to celebrate achievements made both by and for persons with disabilities in the areas of accessibility, transportation, housing, employment, recreation, education and communication in Nova Scotia. 

The foundation of Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act is to provide, support, and protect the rights of persons with disabilities to full inclusion and accessibility by the identification, prevention and removal of accessibility barriers. Accessibility barriers are many and interconnected, and removing and preventing them is challenging and complex. Through public awareness, community partnerships and education, this campaign aims to foster an environment of equal participation for persons with disabilities in Lunenburg.

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PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE: WATER WORK ON BROAD STREET

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Published: Monday, 26 May 2025 11:25
UPDATE - 2:46 p.m. - Water Service Has Been Restored. 

Thank you for your patience while these repairs were made.

It is recommended that residents in the affected area turn off hot water systems as this outage continues. Once the water service is returned, we suggest running a cold water faucet into your bathtub or sink in case of any air discoloration until it runs normally.

 

 

Due to a water valve repair, Public Works needs to turn the water off on Broad Street between Falkland Street and McKenzie St to complete the repairs. Our crew is working on resolving the leak and having the service reinstated as soon as possible, but the repair may still take a few hours. The Public Works crew did go door to door to notify the affected customers.
 
We appreciate everyone's cooperation and patience.
 
It is recommended that residents in the affected area turn off hot water systems as this outage continues. Once the water service is returned, we suggest running a cold water faucet into your bathtub or sink in case of any air discoloration until it runs normally.
 

REMINDER: Noise Bylaw update & public hearing

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Published: Monday, 26 May 2025 11:25

This is a reminder that Council is scheduled to consider final approval of a new Noise By-law at its meeting on May 27 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Before making any decision, Council will hold a public hearing, and residents are welcome to share their feedback on the proposed changes.

This updated by-law is designed to make the Town’s noise rules clearer and easier to enforce. Under the current by-law, staff often struggle to act on noise complaints, not because they aren’t valid, but because the existing rules are too vague to enforce consistently.

What’s Changing?

The proposed by-law includes clear, observable criteria for what qualifies as “excessively loud or disruptive” noise, including:
• Interference with indoor conversation
• Physical vibrations on neighbouring properties
• Audibility from 100 feet during Quiet Hours (11 p.m.–7 a.m.)
• Prolonged or repeated noise without reasonable breaks

The by-law balances community needs by continuing to allow reasonable daytime noise from businesses, marine operations, and construction, so long as it's not excessively disruptive.

Faster, More Flexible Exemptions

Short-term noise exemptions (14 days or less) can now be approved directly by the CAO, without needing Council approval, making the process quicker and more responsive.

Read the draft by-law and staff report (page 8 of the agenda): https://townoflunenburg.ca/council-2025/2025-council-committee-of-the-whole-agendas/1912-05-27-2025-council-agenda/file.html 

Want to Speak?

Come to Town Hall on May 27. A sign-up sheet will be available at the start of the meeting for those wishing to speak during the public hearing.

Questions?
Contact Kayla Byrne at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-521-0016.

TWO NEW SETS OF RAPID FLASHING CROSSWALK BEACONS INSTALLED

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Published: Monday, 26 May 2025 10:25

As a part of ongoing improvements to pedestrian safety, we are pleased to confirm the installation of two new sets of rapid flashing crosswalk beacons Green Street at High Street and Dufferin Street at Churchill Street (refer to photographs).

When the buttons on either side of the crossing are activated, the lights shall flash for approximately 20 seconds. Pedestrians should always use caution and make eye contact with road users prior to entering onto the crosswalk.

New Crossing Beacons 

UPDATE - Power Has Been Restored as of 11:05 am

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Published: Friday, 23 May 2025 11:15

New Town/Masons Beach Road, power has been restored as of 11:05am. If you continue to experience power disruptions please call Town Hall - (902) 634-4410, ext. 3 - 
during office hours to report the issue. After Hours (4:30pm – 8:30am), please call the after hours line at 902-527-0150