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- Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada B0J 2C0
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News & Events
Public Information Meeting - May 19, 2021
- Published: May 12, 2021, 8:15 am
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom Webinar (allows for two-way interaction): https://zoom.us/j/93107266740
The information meeting is being held to provide an opportunity for the public to learn about the application and provide comments on the request.
1. Application to amend a development agreement to extend commencement of construction, 101 Mason`s Beach Road, Lunenburg.
Covid-19 Pop-up This Week - May 10-14, 2021
- Published: May 10, 2021, 10:32 am
Public Health will be staying in Bridgewater for the week!
Monday, May 10 through to Friday, May 14.
All rapid testing will be held at the Bridgewater Cineplex, 349 Lahave Street. Open to the public from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM daily.
This is a great opportunity for all (asymptomatic) residents of Lunenburg County aged 16+ to get tested.
Want to volunteer? Please call 902-930-1085 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your phone number.
Note: If anyone under 16 needs an asymptomatic test, they can book an appointment at https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en or call 811. This site and phone number can also be used for symptomatic people.
Town Council Meeting - May 11, 2021
- Published: May 7, 2021, 12:00 pm
The Council Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, May 11th are available on the Town website here.
The YouTube Live video archive of the meeting can be found here: https://bit.ly/YouTubeTOL
Thank you to all who attended/viewed.
Project Lunenburg: Public Engagement - May 8/13/26, 2021
- Published: May 5, 2021, 1:41 pm
After 18 months of public engagement, Council approval of the Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP), and months of writing, the Town of Lunenburg now has new draft Planning documents: a new Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS), Land Use By-law, and Subdivision By-law. We encourage public input through several opportunities in May. Please note that due to recent public health measures, this will be held online.
1. Draft planning documents: The draft documents will be available Saturday, May 8th online (www.projectlunenburg.ca). A hard copy will be available for viewing at Town Hall and the Lunenburg Public Library on May 10th. Please send comments to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
2. Open Public Forum: A presentation and Q&A will be held on Thursday, May 13th at 6:00pm on Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/97677129703) and YouTube Live (https://bit.ly/YouTubeTOL).
Please send questions in advance to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or drop off at Town Hall to the attention of the Planning Advisory Committee. Comments and questions after the broadcast will be received until Monday, May 17 at 4:00pm.
Public Hearing: Development Applications - May 25, 2021
- Published: May 5, 2021, 1:30 pm
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom Webinar (allows for two-way interaction): https://zoom.us/j/99411016102
On April 27, 2021 Lunenburg Town Council gave notice of its intention to consider entering into two development agreements and amend the text of the Land Use By-law as set out in the following applications:
- Application to add a third residential unit through Development Agreement at 6 Victoria Road, PID 600557531.
- Application to add a third residential unit through Development Agreement at 185 Pelham Street, PID 60061074.
- Application to amend the text of the Land Use By-law to add non-conforming residential uses to the list of existing residential uses in the Marine Industrial (MI), including properties at 200, 268 and 272 Montague Street.
Mayor's Monthly Update - April 2021
- Published: April 30, 2021, 9:00 am
The latest Mayor's Monthly Update is available! See what Town Council and staff have been working on in April from Mayor Risser.
You can download the PDF pdf here (134 KB) or click "Read More" for a text version.