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Registration is now open for the Cumberland Energy Authority's 2nd Annual Energy Symposium!
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Visit the Cumberland Energy Authority's new website for more information about this exciting
FREE two day event!
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Collective Bargaining Signed
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Collective Agreement signed between Municipality and CUPE Local 919
Municipality of the County of Cumberland and CUPE Local 919 staff signed a collective bargaining agreement on August 3, 2016. Throughout the negotiation process there remained a respective, collaborative, and team based approach to decision-making.
The Municipality of the County of Cumberland would like to recognize the achievements of all of those involved in the negotiation process! They are as followed (L-R):
- Pat Hartling (Consultant)
- Steve Ferguson (Management)
- Andrew Thomas (Union)
- Dave Stuart (Union)
- Warden Keith Hunter
- Lester Hunter (Union)
- Steve Ripley (Union)
- Betty-Jean Sutherland (CUPE National Representative)
- Justin Waugh-Cress (Management)
- Scott Munro (Management)
- Melanie Prendergast (Admin)
- Andrew MacDonald (Management)
- Emily Frenette (Management)
- Rennie Bugley (Management/Chief Administrative Officer).
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Springhill Natural Playground Grand Opening
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September 23, Lions Park, Springhill
Construction on the Natural Playground is now complete, however minor adjustments will be made throughout the year.
A Grand Opening is planned for Friday. September 23 (time still to be confirmed). This event will involve all levels of governments, the local schools, and all others who supported the project from design through build.
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Nominations Open for the Upcoming Municipal Election
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Nominations open for 2016 Municipal Election
Nominations for the Municipality of the County of Cumberland Municipal Election shall be filed at either the Upper Nappan or Springhill Service Centre between 9:00am and 5:00pm during the following times:
- Nominations Day - Tuesday, September 13, 2016
- or by appointment during the period of September 6-12.
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Nominations Open for the Upcoming School Board Election
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Nominations open for 2016 School Board Elections
Nominations for the School Board Elections shall be filed at the Upper Nappan Service Centre between 9:00am and 5:00pm
during the following times:
- Nominations Day - Tuesday, September 13, 2016
- or by appointment during the period of September 6-12.
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Seeking Deputy Returning Officers & Poll Clerks
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DROs and Poll Clerks required for 2016 Municipal and School Board Elections
The Municipality is currently accepting applications for Deputy Returning Officers and Poll Clerks for the 2016 Municipal and School Board Elections.
For more information please
visit our website
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Municipal Drone Assisting with Planning and Assessing Emergency Management
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New drone helps with Emergency Management
The Municipality purchased a drone in July that will assist with the planning and assessing of emergency management in the County. Mike Johnson, Regional Emergency Management Coordinator with the Municipality, highlights the importance of capturing photos and videos of an emergency situation in real time. The drone gives the Municipality a much better ability to assess the situation, and then go into planning stages using that information.
Learn More
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Construction Update - August 19, 2016
Work continues on the Pugwash Water Supply System resulting in various road closures in the Village of Pugwash. The Municipality of the County of Cumberland, the Village of Pugwash, WSP Engineering and Dexter Construction have provided a construction update of the work being undertaken in the weeks ahead.
Pugwash Water Supply Construction Update
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2016 Property Tax Rebate for Seniors
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Program designed to help eligible seniors remain in their home
This program, administered by Service Nova Scotia on behalf of the Department of Community Services, is designed to help eligible seniors remain in their homes by providing them with an annual rebate on their municipal property taxes.
The program provides eligible homeowners with a 50% rebate of the actual residential municipal property taxes paid the previous year, up to a maximum of $800.00 per year. The rebate is always based on the property taxes paid in the previous year.
Learn More
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September 7 and 21
The Municipality of the County of Cumberland Council will meet
during the month of September on the following dates:
September 7, 2016.
September 21, 2016
Council Sessions are held at the Upper Nappan Service Centre Council Chambers at approximately 2:30pm.
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50th Anniversary Celebrations for Jim and Sharon Benjamin
Jim and Sharon Benjamin of Fox River are celebrating 50 years of marriage bliss on Saturday, September 3, 2016.
Councillor Don Fletcher would like to wish the Benjamins a happy 50th wedding anniversary!
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Household Hazardous Waste Event
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September 10 & 24, 2016 throughout the County
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Opportunities in Cumberland County
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Volunteer with Junior Achievement's Company Program
Junior Achievement Nova Scotia is looking for working professionals who are interested in coaching Grade 9-12 students to run their own business and experience the excitement and future career potential in entrepreneurship.
What is Junior Achievement?
Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia is all about the future of our province! JA programs promote the skills, understanding and perspectives students need to succeed in a global economy. We offer programs free of charge to students from Grade 6 to 12.
To find out how you can volunteer with Junior Achievement's Company Program please see the Information Sheet.
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Terry Fox Run - September 18, 2016
Terry Fox Run
Sunday September 18
1-888-836-9786
There is a Grandmother and Family Walk (5K) starting at 9:00am and a 10k that starts at 1:00pm. Both are being held at Dickey Park. If you have any questions, or need anything further please feel free to contact M
onique Sullivan at (
902) 699-9052.
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Happenings in Cumberland County
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Fundy 55+ Games
To register for the 55+ Games, or to see the Schedule
of Events, please visit our website.
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Have you Changed your Mailing Address?
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Change of Address Form
To notify the Municipality of a change in your mailing address please fill out our Request for Change of Address form.
Forms can be mailed, emailed, or faxed to our office.
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Springhill Website Changes
The website for the former Town of Springhill has been discontinued. All municipal information concerning the Community of Springhill can be found on the
Municipality's website.
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Use our online tax payment system:
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