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News & Events
Lyme Disease Awareness Month - May 2017
- Published: May 16, 2017, 8:17 am
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS Lyme disease is a serious illness caused by the bite of a black-legged tick infected with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi: and
WHEREAS black-legged ticks carrying a variety of diseases or illnesses can now be found in all parts of Nova Scotia; and
WHEREAS awareness, education and practicing preventative measures, such as daily tick checks and proper tick removal, can help reduce your chances of contracting tick borne diseases;
THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Mayor Rachel Bailey, on behalf of the Town of Lunenburg, do hereby proclaim May 2017 as “Lyme Disease Awareness Month”.
Dated at Nova Scotia this 1st day of May, 2017.
Mayor Rachel Bailey
Visit the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation for more information https://canlyme.com.
Town of Lunenburg Hires Full Time Heritage Manager
- Published: May 15, 2017, 9:31 am
The Town of Lunenburg is pleased to announce the hiring of a full-time Heritage Manager, Arthur MacDonald, MCIP, who will start work on June 21, 2017. Bill Plaskett, who filled this position on a part-time basis since August 2014 will be retiring.
Lunenburg Town Council Meeting Digest - May 9, 2017
- Published: May 15, 2017, 7:45 am
Councillor Resignation
Councillor Brian Davis resigned from Council due to health concerns. He was unfortunately diagnosed with Lyme Disease and must prioritize treatment.
Council sincerely thanks Brian for his service to the community, and sends their best wishes for a full recovery.
Public Hearing
There was a Public Hearing on the proposed Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw amendments regarding Lunenburg Academy’s use as a “community cultural centre”. Second and final reading took place later in the evening, and the amendments were approved.
“Fighting Fraud Together!” Top 10 Scams & Frauds Lunenburg County Seniors’ Safety Program
- Published: May 9, 2017, 9:01 am
Downtown Parking Enforcement Reminder
- Published: May 9, 2017, 8:45 am
The Corps of Commissionaires members will be enforcing downtown parking again this Spring until December. When parked at a parking meter please pay to avoid being ticketed. There are also many non-metered, free parking spaces downtown that can be viewed on the Town’s parking map. Motorists are reminded that tickets can be issued for additional parking violations such as blocking driveways, parking on a sidewalk, parking too close to an intersection, etc. Please help make Lunenburg safe for drivers and pedestrians by observing these Motor Vehicle Act requirements. Thank you!
Lunenburg Electric Utility Customer Notice
- Published: May 8, 2017, 9:30 am
We will be issuing a 2016 Fuel Credit with your May electric bills.
As a municipal electric utility the Lunenburg Electric Utility purchases power from Nova Scotia Power at a bulk discounted rate. This allows the Lunenburg Electric Utility to provide power to our customers at prices below that of Nova Scotia Power.