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Public Works Notice - June 18, 2019

: Published: June 18, 2019, 12:03 pm

There was a brief water main issue on Bluenose Drive which has now been repaired. Water pressure should be restored to affected areas shortly as it builds back up in the system.

If you are still experiencing water disruption after approximately an hour, please call Town Hall at 902-634-4410 before 4:30 p.m. or our after-hours service line 902-527-0150. Thank you.

Federal Minister tours Lunenburg Academy – June 17, 2019

: Published: June 17, 2019, 4:40 pm

The Town was pleased to welcome The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism today for a tour of Lunenburg Academy.

Situated on the border of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lunenburg Academy, a National Historic Site, opened in 1895. Since ceasing to serve as a public school in 2012, the Academy has undergone a remarkable transformation to a thriving Community Cultural Centre.

Minister Rodriguez was escorted on the tour by Mayor Rachel Bailey, Lunenburg Academy Foundation’s Interim Executive Director Scott Burke, and several of the building tenants including the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance (LAMP) Artistic Director Burt Wathen.

The Minister’s visit comes days after an announcement on his behalf by Minister Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development of a $500,000 investment in the "Lunenburg Academy Exterior Restoration Project Phase II” through the Legacy Fund component of the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, administered by the Department of Canadian Heritage. The June 14, 2019 funding announcement can be found here.

On behalf of the Town and the Lunenburg Academy Foundation, we would like to thank Canadian Heritage as well as other funding agencies for their support in restoring the Academy.

Lunenburg Moves Toward a Single-Use Plastic Free Future

: Published: June 13, 2019, 3:18 pm

When it comes to single-use plastics, Lunenburg Town Council and Plastic Free Lunenburg supporters agree that the status quo is unacceptable.

At its meeting held on June 11, Lunenburg Town Council passed two motions that direct staff and elected officials to assess the pressing environmental issue of single-use plastics. The motions called for the public sharing of a report and a draft bylaw from Plastic Free Lunenburg, a community group that has called on Lunenburg to serve as a leader in the fight against single use plastics.

“Single-use plastics are a pressing threat to our environment and action is needed to address the environmental crisis we’ve created with our society’s dependence on them,” said Mayor Rachel Bailey.

“I want to thank Plastic Free Lunenburg, Council and staff, and the people of Lunenburg for working together to deal with this serious issue. I look forward to reviewing the Town’s report and to the deliberations of Council on this important environmental initiative.”

Prominent Lunenburgers 2019

: Published: June 10, 2019, 10:15 am

Part of Lunenburg's 266th Birthday celebrations:

Throughout our history, we have had many extra-special people who have had great influence and helped shape Lunenburg to become what it is today. This year nine more Prominent Lunenburgers were inducted. Thank you to the descendants of these extraordinary citizens for being with us to celebrate their accomplishments. Read more to see photos of the ceremony!

For more information on this program and to see previous inductees, visit the Town website here.

Heritage Recognition Awards

: Published: June 10, 2019, 10:07 am

Part of Lunenburg's 266th Birthday celebrations:

These awards are to recognize property owners and developers for a “job well done” in outstanding restoration, rehabilitation or well-designed infill developments that contribute positively to the streetscape. Congratulations to the 2018 winners, and thank you for your care of our community. Read more to see photos of the beautiful properties!

For more on this program and to see other recognized properties, see the Town website here.

Town Council Meeting Digest - May 28, 2019

: Published: June 4, 2019, 4:12 pm

Public Presentations

The Finance Director presented the Draft Town Budget 2019/20, including percentage breakdowns on $1 tax dollar. *Presentation available in the full Minutes package.
Public comments were received on ABCO’s proposed adjacent Lunenburg Harbour sea bed acquisition from the Federal government.
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