Municipal News

Update on the Public Sewer By-law Process

Details: Published: Friday, 06 December 2019 15:04

In June 2019, council asked staff to streamline all existing Sewer By-laws into a common document. Over the summer of 2019 staff worked to compare and compile the 6 existing by-laws into one. Care was taken to look at the best practices of neighbouring and similar municipalities, and to consider the most common approach in the existing documents.

Update to Tax Sales in December

Details: Published: Wednesday, 04 December 2019 13:28

There are two tax sales planned in December. There have been numerous changes to the properties on the sale list since first advertised.

Sewer By-law Changes

Details: Published: Tuesday, 12 November 2019 11:52

Changes are being made to the sewer by-law in the Municipality of Cumberland. These changes are to create an even and fair approach to billing and administration of sewer services throughout the county.
Four public meetings will be held to present the proposed changes to the public prior to council giving the by-law first reading.
Join us:
November 14th 5:30 p.m. Pugwash Village Hall
November 18th 5:30 p.m. Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre
November 20th 5:30 p.m. Parrsboro Firehall
November 21st 5:30 p.m. Joggins Fossil Institute

Five new solar projects announced in the Cumberland region

Details: Published: Friday, 08 November 2019 15:33

Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Karen Casey announced approval from the Solar for Community Buildings Program for three new projects in Cumberland and two in Amherst. The Solar for Community Buildings Program enables eligible community groups and organizations to generate solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity on their roofs or properties and sell it to their utility under a 20-year contract.