To help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), all municipal offices and facilities are CLOSED until at least April 20th, 2020. For more information on all of our municipal measures, click here. If you require assistance, please contact us by phone at 902-637-2015.
All five municipal units have made the decision to close their municipal offices until at least April 20th, 2020 in light of the extension of the State of Emergency issued by the Province due to COVID-19.
Although the offices remain closed all municipal units continue to provide the services it can during COVID-19. Residents are encouraged to call their municipal office if you they any questions or visit the municipal websites and social media channels for current updates. The following measures remain in place as they continue to work under a provincial State of Emergency:
This morning, all five municipal units in Shelburne County, involving the Mayors/Wardens, senior staff, Emergency Measures Operations (EMO) personnel and a staff representative from EMO NS, met again via teleconference to
discuss the implementation of additional measures to reduce the spread of the virus all while continuing to provide essential services.
Here is an update on the municipal measures being implemented as of 4:30 p.m. today, March 17, 2020:
➡️ All municipal offices and facilities will be closed until April 6th, 2020. This closure will be reassessed as necessary.
➡️ All non-essential services, such as by-law enforcement, shall be reduced, in favor...
Shelburne County, NS, - Following the Province’s press conference on Sunday, March Shelburne County, NS, - Following the Province’s press conference on Sunday, March 15th, all five municipal units, involving the Mayors/Wardens, senior staff, Emergency Measures Operations (EMO) personnel and a staff representative from EMO NS, met via teleconference to discuss the coronavirus and to ensure measures are in place to provide essential services and protect staff and the public.
At this time, all municipal offices in Shelburne County remain open but this will continue to be monitored daily. For the protection of our staff, residents and visitors we are requesting...
Nova Scotia announced the province’s first three presumptive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), today, March 15. The province is also taking further measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The cases are not connected and are travel related. The individuals followed all the proper procedures when they started to feel unwell.
“My thoughts are with the individuals affected and I wish them a speedy and thorough recovery. Now, more than ever, all Nova Scotians must follow public health direction – that’s how we will reduce the spread of this virus in our province,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “We need to work together...
Are you looking to make a difference in your Community ? Why not consider serving as a volunteer member of the newly formed Accessibility Advisory Committee ?
The purpose of the AAC is to provide advice to Council on identifying, preventing and eliminating barriers to people with disabilities in municipal programs, services, initiatives and facilities. The Committee will play an important role in helping the Municipality of the District of Barrington become an accessible community and meet its obligations under the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.
There will be public meetings held at the Barrington Port La Tour Fire Hall and Island & Barrington Passage Fire Hall on March 3rd, 2020, and the Woods Harbour Shag Harbour Fire Hall on Markch 9th.
These meetings are held for the residents from their coverage areas to attend and ask questions concerning fire response and emergency services.
The public meeting for Island and Barrington Passage is March 3, 6:30 pm at the firehall in Centerville.
The public meeting for Barrington Port Latour is March 3, 7:00 pm at the firehall in Villagedale.
The public meeting for Woods Harbour Shag Harbour is March 9...