Town News

UPDATE - PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE - PELHAM STREET CONSTRUCTION

Please note construction on Pelham Street between King Street and Prince Street is now scheduled to begin on Monday, October 27.

The project - part of the Town’s Capital Budget - is intended to bring sewer and storm upgrades and improve the condition of the road on Pelham Street. The Project schedule is expected to run from October 27 until the end of November, so there will be approximately 5-6 weeks of disruption.

For safety reasons, it is expected that the Contractor shall utilize detours for road users around the work zone. Sidewalks shall remain open for access to and from homes and businesses.

The Town of Lunenburg regrets any inconvenience caused to residents and businesses as this important upgrade takes place. If issues arise as the work progresses, please do not hesitate to reach out and contact the Town at (902) 634-4410.

Mutual Aid Parade - October 8

🚒🧑‍🚒🚨 It’s Fire Prevention Week and one of the highlights is the annual Mutual Aid Parade happening Wednesday evening!

The parade starts at the Lunenburg Community Center at 7pm - and remember to drop by the fire station on Thursday evening beginning at 6:30pm for an Open House!

Fire Prevention Week

POWER OUTAGE NOTICE

The Town has been notified about a power outage in and around the Green Street/Dufferin Street/Duff Street/Harbour View Drive area.

NSP crews have been alerted and will be onsite shortly to investigate the cause of the outage.

More details will be provided as available.

Montague Street Closure - October 7

Montague Street will be closed on Tuesday, October 7th between the Bluenose Drive/Linden Avenue/Lower Street intersection and Cornwallis Street.

The closure is required for water and sewer work in the area, and will take place between approximately 7:30am - 5:00pm.

We thank you for your patience while this work is underway.

 

Montague Road Closure October 2025

Lunenburg Joins Maritime Municipal Electric Utility Alliance

Lunenburg Joins the Maritime Municipal Electric Utility Alliance

LUNENBURG, N.S. – The Maritime Municipal Electric Utility Alliance (MMEUA) is pleased to welcome the Town of Lunenburg and its municipal electric utility as the newest member of the Alliance.

MMEUA brings together municipally owned electric utilities across the Maritimes to collaborate, share expertise, and strengthen local leadership in the clean energy transition. With the addition of Lunenburg, the Alliance continues to grow its collective voice and capacity to serve customers and communities.

Lunenburg Mayor Jamie Myra says the decision to join MMEUA reflects the town’s commitment to ensuring its residents have reliable and sustainable power services.

“Joining MMEUA is a positive step for our community. It allows us to benefit from collaboration across the Maritimes. This partnership positions us to access innovation, funding, and shared services that will only serve to continue to strengthen service for Lunenburg residents.”

The Lunenburg Electric Utility has been municipally owned since 1937 and today provides service to about 2,300 metered customers, along with several hundred unmetered lighting and service accounts. It serves Lunenburg and surrounding areas, maintaining local ownership and accountability while ensuring reliable distribution for residents and businesses.

“We are delighted to welcome Lunenburg into the Alliance,” says Glen Fillmore, Chair of MMEUA and Vice-President, Strategic Growth and Transformation at Saint John Energy.

“The utility has a long tradition of local service and strong community connections. By joining MMEUA, Lunenburg gains access to shared expertise, innovative tools and opportunities to secure funding for smart grid and clean energy projects. Together, we can modernize our grids, strengthen resilience, and deliver sustainable solutions while keeping decisions local.”

Paul Nopper, Chief Administrative Officer for the town, adds that the move strengthens the utility’s long-term outlook. “As part of MMEUA, we gain access to collective initiatives that can unlock savings, improve reliability, and build resilience. This collaboration ensures Lunenburg is well positioned to deliver reliable and sustainable power to our community well into the future.”

The Alliance, launched last February, includes municipal utilities in Saint John, Edmundston and Perth-Andover in New Brunswick; Antigonish, Mahone Bay, Berwick, Riverport and now Lunenburg in Nova Scotia; and Summerside in Prince Edward Island.  

 

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Clarification re: Solterre Development Survey

Some residents/business in Lunenburg may have recently received a survey from Solterre Development in regards to a proposed development at the Falkland & Brook site.
 
For clarification, the Solterre Development Survey is the developer’s survey and the Town had no part in the creation or development of the survey.
 
The Town had asked that this be made clear and that public comments on the development should be made to our community development department (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) in writing or by attending the upcoming Public Participation Meeting on October 15 to provide feedback.
 
Clarification re Solterre