Council is holding a Special Council Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to present the 2026/27 Draft Water Utility Operating Budget and the Draft Town Operating Budget.

This meeting is being held for information and public input only. No decisions will be made. The purpose of the meeting is for Council and the public to review the draft operating budgets, ask questions, and share feedback.

What is an operating budget?
An operating budget covers the day-to-day costs of running the Town, including staff salaries, maintenance, and services like snow clearing, waste collection, and maintaining public spaces.

The agenda package for this meeting is now available:  pdf 03 09 2026 Special Meeting Agenda: Operating Budgets(2.15 MB)

How to Participate

Following the budget presentations, there will be an opportunity for members of the public to provide input and ask questions. All questions will be directed through the Mayor, as Chair of the meeting. Clarifying or direct questions may be addressed during the meeting. Questions requiring further review may be taken by staff, with follow-up provided after the meeting where possible.

Members of the public who wish to speak but are unable to attend in person may participate virtually. To speak virtually, advance registration is required.
Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-634-4410 ext. 225 no later than Monday, March 9 at 12:00 p.m.

Virtual attendees who have not registered in advance will not be permitted to speak during the meeting.

Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes.

Can’t attend in-person or virtually, but still want to share feedback?
You can email your comments to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Tuesday, March 17, at 12:00 p.m.