Public Notices
Balanced Budget Invests in Key Community Priorities
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DISTRICT OF LUNENBURG, COOKVILLE, N.S. — The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg has released its 2026–2027 budget, focusing on quality of life, core infrastructure, climate action, long‑term regional economic growth, and enhanced communications and engagement. The $49.9‑million operating budget and $33.2‑million capital and Canada Community‑Building Fund investments support major upgrades to wastewater and recreation infrastructure while maintaining a balanced financial plan.
The budget directs funding toward relief for residents facing rising costs, enhancements to public recreation facilities, an expanded transit system, and strategic upgrades to municipal infrastructure. Key investments include $24.5 million for the Cookville Wastewater Expansion, year‑one upgrades to the MARC and Sawpit Wharf and strengthened affordability measures, including $650,000 in targeted property tax relief.
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South Shore Public Libraries to Lead Hub Programming
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Residents across the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg will soon have access to an expanded range of free and inclusive programs, all managed and delivered by South Shore Public Libraries, inside the new Community and Business Hub under construction at the WellTide Health Centre in Osprey Village in Cookville.
This partnership places South Shore Public Libraries in a lead role, responsible for managing the space, operating the programs, and creating a vibrant, community‑served hub that reflects the way people live, work, and connect today.
The District of Lunenburg is fully financing the programming space — including staffing, equipment, technology, and fit‑up — so the library system can focus on what it does best: delivering high‑impact programs that benefit families, seniors, youth, newcomers, people of all abilities, and local entrepreneurs.
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Special Council Meeting re Budget - March 31
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A Special Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to present the 2026-2027 Municipal Budget. The agenda for the meeting will be available on the Municipality's website by end of day on Thursday, March 26.
The meeting will be held at the Municipal Services Building at 10 Allee Champlain Drive in Cookville. This is a public meeting, and residents are invited to attend.
Special Council Meeting re BUDGET - March 31, 2026
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A Special Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to present the 2026-2027 Municipal Budget. The agenda for the meeting will be available on the Municipality's website by the end of the day on Thursday, March 26.
The meeting will be held at the Municipal Services Building at 10 Allee Champlain Drive in Cookville. This is a public meeting, and residents are invited to attend.
Notice of Adoption Bylaw 017A Repeal of
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Municipal Council conducted Second Reading on January 13, 2026, of By-law 017A Repeal of By-law 017 Police Clearance Certificate Application. This By-law will remove the requirement for the Municipality to collect application fees for police clearance certificates.
The MGA requires that a Notice of Adoption be published in a local newspaper before it can be adopted. The Notice of Adoption will appear in the January 21, 2026, edition of the South Shore Bulletin, at which time it will be considered "adopted," and a copy of the by-law will be available on the Municipal website.
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