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Mailing Address

E. D. Fullerton Municipal Building
1395 Blair Lake Road, R R # 6
Amherst, N. S., B4H 3Y4
Phone: (902) 667-2313
Fax: (902) 667-1352

Municipal Office Hours

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
Closed on Statutory Holidays

Public Works 24 Hour Emergency
Phone Number: 667-2358

Environmental Planning Framework for Municipality Wins Award

The Stantec Environmental Planning Framework for the Municipality of Cumberland (47.32 MB) was awarded the 2012 Comprehensive Policies and Plans award by the Atlantic Planners Institute.

The evaluation criteria for the award include:
•    Innovation & Contribution to the Profession
•    Methodology
•    Clarity of Goals & Objectives
•    Implementation
•    Overall Presentation
•    Public Participation
•    Sustainability

Building Official Job Opening

The Municipality of the County of Cumberland has an immediate opening for the job of Building Official.

Volunteer Week 2012

Municipality of Cumberland Low Income Tax Exemption Policy

February 16, 2012

Section 69 of the Municipal Government Act allows Council to establish a Policy for granting an exemption from tax for a person whose income is below a specified amount. This policy will establish the amount of the tax exemption, who is eligible and the process for applying for the exemption.