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Municipality releases 2026 Summer Programming brochure - Download your's now
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Don't forget to check out the 2026 Summer Programming brochure for lots of exciting fun this year.
Make sure to go to https://www.cumberlandcounty.ns.ca/recreation.html to see everything we have to offer for the summer of 2026!
We hope to see everyone out in the sun!
Click the link to download a copy of the brochure.
Note: REGISTRATION OPEN ON JUNE 9TH, 2026, AT 10 AM
- Register online at https://www.cumberlandcounty.ns.ca/recreation.html . (An online account with Amilia is required to proceed)
Municipality seeking members for Accessibility Advisory Committee
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The Municipality is looking for citizen members for the Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Please send a letter of interest explaining what kinds of perspectives and experiences you could bring to the Committee by, May 4th, 2026.
Email:
Mail: Municipality of the County of Cumberland
Attn: Clerk’s Office
1395 Blair Lake Road, Upper Nappan, NS B4H 3Y4
To learn more about the committee, check out our website: Accessible Cumberland - Municipality of Cumberland
RFP-MCC-2602
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The Municipality of the County of Cumberland is currently advertising a request for proposal for “Suppy of One Articulated Sidewalk Machine“
Notice of Public Hearing By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 26-05 - Monday, April 27, 2026, at 4 pm, Upper Nappan Service Centre.
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To rezone PID 25157553, 10260 Durham St., Pugwash from Institutional (INS) Zone to the Commercial General (CGen) Zone
Hearing documents can be viewed at plancumberland.ca/hearings or by contacting our office at 902-667-1142. Public Hearings are open to the public.
You may participate by submitting comments by email to:
Peter McCracken appointed Municipality of Cumberland’s next CAO effective Oct. 1
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Peter McCracken has been named as the next chief administrative officer for the Municipality of Cumberland.
He begins his new duties with the Municipality on Oct. 1, 2026.
He will replace Greg Herrett, who is retiring as CAO on Sep. 30.
“I thank Council for putting their trust in me as their next CAO. We have an excellent Mayor and Council who work well together, have proven they aren’t afraid of difficult conversations, and make good decisions for the people of Cumberland,” McCracken said. “Operationally, we have first-rate employees who work hard and are led by an accomplished senior management team. Those two things reinforce my confidence as I step into this new role.
“We have many challenges ahead, and I look forward to working with Council, our employees and our many partners to achieve great things.”
McCracken joined the Municipality of Cumberland as deputy CAO in September 2022 from the Municipality of Colchester County, where he served as the manager of corporate planning and strategic initiatives.
He led the implementation of Council priorities related to the Clear the Deck report, including the creation of the Municipality’s asset management program, a comprehensive review of the personnel policy manual and an in-depth municipal policy and by-law review.
He also oversaw the transfer of the employee pension program, creation of the communications strategy, the overhaul of the municipal grant policy and programs and the modernization of the Municipality’s IT services.
He holds a master’s degree in public administration from Dalhousie University and a bachelor of recreation degree from Brock University.
Prior to working with the Municipality of Colchester, he worked as the recreation director for the Municipality of Yarmouth and spent 15 years in various roles with the provincial government.
Speaking on behalf of Council, Mayor Rod Gilroy said, “I want to congratulate Peter on his appointment as Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of Cumberland. Peter has already demonstrated strong leadership, professionalism, and a deep commitment to our communities during his time as Deputy CAO.
“His experience, collaborative approach, and understanding of municipal operations make him an excellent choice to lead our organization forward. We look forward to working with him as we continue to address challenges and build on opportunities for the residents of Cumberland.”