Region of Queens Municipality

  • Request for Pricing – Hillsview Acres Snow Removal 2022 -2023

    Region of Queens Municipality operates the Hillsview Acres Home for Special Care, a residential care facility located at 14 Middlefield Road, Queens County. Hillsview Acres houses 29 residents and employs 15 part-time and full-time employees to operate the facility. The facility is seeking pricing proposals from qualified contractors to provide snow removal and ice control services for the 2022- 2023 winter season.

    Qualified companies are required to submit a proposal outlining their business background, the services they provide, demonstrate that they have the equipment and resources to meet the terms of this request, and the unit rate as noted on the form below.

    Price quotations must be received by November 25, 2022, by 12:00 noon local time, to the attention of Joanne Veinotte by email to jveinotte@regionofqueens.com, or arranged to be delivered in person at 14 Middlefield Road by phoning the reception desk at 902-685-2966. Once submitted, all price quotes must be open for acceptance for 30 days.

     Hillsview Acres Snow Removal Proposal 2022 – 2023

  • Public Notice: Temporary Water Disruption and Partial Street Closure, Crowell St., Liverpool

    November 7, 2022:  Public Works staff are working to repair a water leak on Crowell St., Liverpool. Residents of the lower end of Crowell St. and surrounding areas may experience loss of water at times until the repair has been completed. The work area will reduce traffic flow to one lane in a section of Crowell St., which may cause delays.  Signage will be in place.  Your patience is appreciated while this necessary repair is being made.

  • Updated: Upgrades Continue at Beach Meadows Beach

    October 28, 2022:  Please note, Boardwalk 2 is  open to access the beach.  Construction is ongoing on the project.

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    October 27, 2022: As part of ongoing upgrades at Beach Meadows Beach, Boardwalk #2 will be temporarily closed.

    Construction of the new change facility in Beach Meadows has begun. Beach Meadows Beach is a Municipally owned beach, and over the past two years, a number of upgrades have been made to ensure the beach is accessible to all.  The current project is permitted by Department of Lands and Forestry for construction.

    We apologise for any inconvenience the closure of Boardwalk 2 may cause.  While Boardwalk 2 is closed, the public is reminded that Boardwalk 4 is also an accessible boardwalk, ending with an elevated viewing platform overlooking the beach.

  • Notice of Passing: Region of Queens Municipality to enter into a Development Agreement

    REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY

    NOTICE OF PASSING

    IN THE MATTER OF the MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT being Chapter 18 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1998.

    TAKE NOTICE THAT on October 11, 2022, Council of Region of Queens Municipality approved an administrative policy regarding entering into a development agreement with Samantha Corner and Robie Leigh Murphy. The agreement will allow for the establishment of an automobile repair shop on properties located at 16 Edward Street in Milton.

    An aggrieved person may appeal the decision of Council, within fourteen (14) days of the publication of this notice, to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

    Date:   October 19, 2022                                  

    Mike MacLeod                       

    Director of Planning and Development

  • Public Notice: Temporary Water Disruption in Liverpool

    October 21, 2022:  Region of Queens Municipality’s Public Works staff are responding to a water leak on Barss St., Liverpool.   Residents of Barss St. and surrounding areas may experience loss of water at times until the repair has been completed.  The work area will reduce traffic flow to one lane in a section of Barss St., which may cause delays.

  • Temporary Closure: The Old Burial Ground, Liverpool

    October 19, 2022: Please note that, effective today, the Old Burial Ground, located at 293 Main Street, Liverpool (and also accessed from Church Street), will be closed to the public for grounds maintenance.

    This closure is expected to be in effect for a few weeks.

  • Region of Queens Municipality’s Council Selects Deputy Mayor

    Nov. 1, 2022: At the October 11, 2022 Regular Council meeting, Region of Queens Municipality Councillor Jack Fancy was selected to be Deputy Mayor by majority vote of members of Council.  Deputy Mayor performs all duties of the Mayor when the Mayor is unable to do so. The term of office for Deputy Mayor is two years, and Councillor Fancy will serve as Deputy Mayor from November 1, 2022 until October 31, 2024.

    Councillor Fancy is currently serving his third term on Council as Councillor for District 5, having first been elected in 2012.  Over his years on Council, he has represented Council as a member of the South Shore Housing, Planning Advisory Committee, Heritage Advisory Committee, Queens Place Committee, Region 6 Solid Waste Steering Committee,  and others.

    Thank you to Councillor Kevin Muise who served as Deputy Mayor for a two year term from 2020 – 2022. 

    Congratulations Councillor Fancy!

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  • Upgrades Continue at Beach Meadows Beach: A Well Is Being Drilled to Support Future Amenities

    October 6, 2022: Region of Queens Municipality is pleased that work is underway on upgrades at municipally owned Beach Meadows Beach. A well is currently being drilled, and in the future, upgrades will include outdoor showers, washrooms and change rooms, all of which will be accessible. These will be built near the road, adjacent to the parking area near Boardwalk 2.

    It is exciting to see these upgrades being made which will enhance the enjoyment and use of Beach Meadows Beach by all.
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  • Update: Temporary Water Disruption for areas of Liverpool

    Oct. 4, 2022, 2:30 p.m.: Work continues on the water leak on Old Port Mouton Rd., Liverpool, and as a result, water will be shut off at 3:00 p.m. to properties in the following areas, and is expected to take several hours:

    • Old Port Mouton Road, from Payzant Street to the conclusion of the water utility, at Dr. John C. Wickwire Academy,
    • George Street, From Old Port Mouton Road to White Point Road,
    • White Point Road, from George Street westerly to the conclusion of the water utility, at the Administration Building for the Region of Queens Municipality.

    Properties near the impacted area may experience loss of water pressure and /or discoloured water. 

    The temporary road closure remains in place, covering the area of Old Port Mouton Road from George Street to Payzant Street.  Traffic control will be in place.

    We apologize for any inconvenience caused while this necessary work takes place.

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    October 4, 2022:  A section of Old Port Mouton Rd., Liverpool, from Payzant Street to George St. will be closed today as crews work to repair a water leak.  Properties in the area of the closure, as well as surrounding areas, may experience a disruption in water service and/or discoloured water throughout the day as crews work to complete the repair.  Traffic control will be in place.

    We apologize for any inconvenience caused while this necessary work takes place.

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  • Special Purpose Flag Pole: Mi’kmaq History Month

    From October 1 through October 14, 2022, the special purpose flag pole located at Town Hall Arts and Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, NS, will fly the Santé Mawiomi flag, (also known as Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag) in honour of Mi’kmaq History month .

    Mi’kmaq History Month is a time for all in Nova Scotia to increase awareness about the Mi’kmaw culture and heritage.

    Learn more about Mi’kmaq History Month online: https://mikmaqhistorymonth.ca/

    and https://beta.novascotia.ca/government/lnu-affairs

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  • Public notice: MOBI Mat Removed for the Season at Beach Meadows Beach

    September 27, 2022: With the recent storm and the approach of fall, and winter winds and strong surf, the MOBI Mat at Beach Meadows Beach has been removed for the season. Remember the accessible boardwalks get everyone close to the beach to experience the beauty of the ocean and feel the salt air.

    Accessibility:

    • Boardwalk 2 provides access right to the sand, and there is a bench at the end to sit on and observe the beach. In late Spring/early summer until early autumn, the MOBI Mat is in place at the end of Boardwalk 2 to enable access to the hard sand. During the off season, the MOBI mat is removed.
    • Boardwalk 4 provides access to a viewing deck overlooking the beach all year long, with a bench in place to observe the beach. The platform at the end has stairs down to the beach sand.
    • Boardwalk 22

  • Volunteers Sought for Municipal Committees

    Region of Queens Municipality is looking for people in our communities to serve on the following committees:

    • Planning Advisory Committee (Click here to read Policy 60: Planning Advisory Committee)
    • Heritage Advisory Committee ( Click here to read Bylaw 17: a Bylaw Respecting Heritage Properties)
    • Accessibility Advisory Committee (Click here to read the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee)
    • Diversity and Inclusion Action Team ( Click here to read the Terms of Reference for the Diveristy and Inclusion Action Team)

    If you are interested in being on one or all of these committees, visit this link to to apply by Friday, October 14, 2022.

    If you require assistance with any part of the application, or would like more information, please contact Eric Levy, Municipal Clerk and Diversity Coordinator at 902-354-3453 or elevy@regionofqueens.com

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