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Planning Advisory Committee Vacancies

NOTICE

MUNICIPALITY OF BARRINGTON
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE VACANCIES

The Municipality of Barrington is accepting expressions of interest from individuals from the Municipality wishing to serve on the Planning Advisory Committee.

The Committee advises and assists the Municipal Council in the preparation, amendments or revisions, of the Municipal Planning Strategy, Land Use By-Law, Subdivision By-Law, and on planning matters.

The Committee also acts as the Heritage Advisory Committee for the Municipality.

Appointments will be for a term to expire March 31, 2018. Meetings are scheduled as necessary.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Municipal Office. Expressions of interest must be received by the undersigned not later than Monday, February 22, 2016, at 2:00 p.m.

February 5, 2016

Barrington, N.S.

Lesa Rossetti
Acting Municipal Clerk
P.O. Box 100
Barrington, N.S.
BOW 1EO
Phone: 902-637-2015

Nova Scotia Heritage Day

Celebrated this year on Monday, February 15, Nova Scotia Heritage Day is an annual reminder of our storied past and an opportunity to honour the remarkable people, places and events that have contributed to this province’s unique heritage.

The 2016 Honouree is Joseph Howe, the self-taught owner of the Novascotian who laid the foundation for freedom of the press. Visit 2016 Heritage Day Activities and Experiences for details about in-person and online activities dedicated to Joseph Howe and Heritage Day.

Learn more here

Returning Officer Position

Applications are invited for the position of Returning Officer for the 2016 Municipal and School Board Elections.

Applicants should obtain a copy of the Returning Officer Policy prior to applying for the position. 

Please provide a resume indicating education, qualifications and any related previous experience.

Applications must be received at the Municipal Office not later than 2:00 p.m., February 11, 2016.

 

Lisa Rossetti
Acting Municipal Clerk
P.O. Box 100,
Barrington, NS
B0W 1E0
Phone 902-637-2015

Municipal Holiday Hours

 

NOTICE

Municipal Office, Building Inspection Department & Fire Services Coordinator's Office 

CLOSED

4:30 p.m. Wedenesday, December 23, 2015

and Re-opening on

Monday, Jaunary, 4, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Council and Staff of the Municipality of Barrington 

Holiday Municipal Waste Collection

HOLIDAY WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE 

Municipal Waste Collection will not be collected on Christmas Day. Residents who normally have their waste picked up on Friday, collection will resume the following Friday, January 1, 2016.

Please note, all other regular scheduled Waste Collection days will remain the same, including New Year's Day, January 1st, 2016. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.