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Municipality of the District of Barrington Tax Sale 2020
In the matter of the Municipal Government Act of the Province of Nova Scotia;
TAKE NOTICE that the lands and premises situated in the Municipality of the District of Barrington hereunder described shall be SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION for arrears of rates and taxes due to the Municipality, unless the arrears of rates, taxes and expenses hereunder specified are paid in full. The auction will be held in the Council Chambers, in the Administrative Centre located in Barrington, NS, on February 18, 2020, and will commence at the hour of ten o’clock (10:00)...
Holiday Waste Collection
Please note that the only change to our regular waste pick-up schedule over the holiday will be on Wednesday, December 25th, 2019.
No waste will be picked up on Christmas Day, collection day will be skipped and the regular schedule will resume the following week.
Employment Opportunity
The Municipality of Barrington requires an experienced, enthusiastic, and career-minded person to fill the role of Physical Activity Coordinator. The Physical Activity Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Physical Activity Strategy and for the overall promotion,operation, and development of physical activity programs and services of the Recreation Department.
Municipality of Barrington Photo Contest
The Municipality of Barrington is now accepting photos for their Photo Contest. All entries must be photographs taken within the Municipality of Barrington.
CATEGORIES
- Scenic Beauty – beauty shots of landscapes, nature, seascapes, fishing villages, lighthouses, etc
- Lobster – capture the essence of the Lobster Capital of Canada
- History – showcasing our rich heritage, history and culture
- Lifestyle – conveys a sense of life within the Municipality.
- Seasons – showcase the Municipality of Barrington in 4 great seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall!
- Outdoor adventure - capture the fun of an outdoor activity. Cycling, hiking, paddling - you name it!
Council for a Day Contest
It is well known that youth activities are proven to be one of the most popular and effective Awareness Week activities. Therefore, we would like to launch a Council for a Day contest. Here is how it will work:
• The contest will be open to all Grade 5 students attending a school in Barrington (ERMES, Oceanview, CHES and FRA).
• Five (5) winners will be chosen based on their ideas for making the Municipaliy of Barrington an even better place to live. The winners will be named Warden and Councillors of Barrington for the day.
• Entries will...
Please take note that the Construction & Demolition Debris Landfill Site located at #1138, Hwy 103, Clyde River will be operating under our winter hours, effective December 1st, 2019.
Hours of operation effective December 1, 2019 are as follows
:Dec 1 – April 1
Monday - Friday - 8am – 4pm
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday
8am – 12pm
What's Going on In Barrington
Events
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Special Committee of the Whole Council Meeting Thu. 30 Jan, 2020 7:00 pm
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DartsTue. 4 Feb, 2020 (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
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Committee of the Whole Council MeetingMon. 10 Feb, 2020 7:00 pm
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DartsTue. 11 Feb, 2020 (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
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Dialysis Committee MeetingThu. 13 Feb, 2020 7:00 pm
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Committee of the Whole Council MeetingTue. 18 Feb, 2020 7:00 pm