Current press releases are shown below when issued.
April 3, 2023 Planning Advisory Meeting Cancelled
** Please Note: The Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, April 3, 2023 has been cancelled. April 3, 2023.
Special Council Meeting
There will be a Special meeting of Region of Queens Council held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in the Region’s Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool. The purpose of this meeting is to deal with an In-Camera item. An agenda will be posed on this website.
Assessment District 5 & 6 Area Rate Results
Brooklyn Cemetery Committee On March 30, 2023, eligible voters in Assessment Districts 5 and 6 were given an opportunity to vote on a request from Brooklyn Cemetery Committee to levy a 1.5 cent per $100 of assessment on all assessment accounts in Assessment Districts 5 and 6 for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The vote is not binding. The results of the vote are as follows: YES – 122 NO – 34 Rejected and Spoiled Ballots – 0 Total Voters Casting a Ballot – 156 Brooklyn Recreation Committee On March 30, 2023, eligible voters in Assessment Districts 5 and 6…
Flag on Special Purpose Flagpole: April is Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month in Nova Scotia. In observance of this important month, the Autism Nova Scotia flag will be flown on the Special Purpose Flagpole at Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, NS from March 31 – April 7, 2023. As well, April is World Autism Month, and World Autism Awareness Day is April 2. In Nova Scotia, there are over 20,000 individuals living on the spectrum. Autism Nova Scotia has 11 Chapters throughout the province (including the South Shore Chapter), and offers vital supports and services to the autism community to build understanding,…
Notice of Public Hearing: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT: FIXED-ROOF OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION
TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality, on Tuesday March 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers of the Municipal Administration building, 249 White Point Road in Liverpool NS., will hold a Public Hearing on Council’s intention to enter into a development agreement. The development agreement would allow for a three (3) unit fixed-roof overnight accommodation on property identified as PID# 70260948 and located on Beach Meadows Beach Road in Beach Meadows. Any interested persons who wish to speak on this matter are invited to attend and make their opinions known to Council. Written submissions will be…
Public Notice of Proposed Bylaw: A ByLaw Respecting Emergency Management
REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED BYLAW PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality intends to consider the following bylaw at its regular meeting of Council to be held on March 28th, 2023 at the Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS at 6:00pm: A BYLAW RESPECTING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Object: To approve A Bylaw Respecting Emergency Management that will allow for the effective and coordinated response and management to a State of Local Emergency. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected or obtained at the Region Office on 249…
2023/2024 Budget Deliberation: Upcoming meeting dates and videos of budget meetings posted online
A series of budget meetings were held over the past several weeks to discuss the 2023/2024 fiscal budget for Region of Queens Municipality. The budget will be brought forward for approval at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at West Queens Community centre, Riverhead Road, Port Mouton. All are welcome to attend. Council invites residents to attend to learn about the budget, and where Council is considering making investments in 2023 – 2024. The video of the fifth meeting to discuss the budgets for the 2023-2024 fiscal year for Region of Queens Municipality has…
Notice: Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Rescheduled
** Please Note: The Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 6, 2023, has been rescheduled to Monday, March 13, 2023. The time and location will remain the same: 7 p.m. in Council Chamber, Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS.
Delayed Opening, March 3, 2023 – Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building
March 2, 2023, 4:04 p.m: In anticipation of the snowfall that is expected overnight and the resulting road conditions in the early morning hours, the administration building of Region of Queens Municipality, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, will have a delayed opening on Friday, March 3, 2023. The offices will open at 10 a.m.
Winter Parking Restrictions in Effect
Winter Parking Restrictions in Liverpool Motorists are reminded that Winter Parking restrictions are now in place. Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act states that vehicles may not park or interfere in any way with snow removal or sanding/salting, and that those who do, may be towed at the owners expense. Please be advised that vehicles parked on the roads, at parking meters or public parking lots in Liverpool will be towed if they impede winter maintenance. Parking Restrictions on Provinical Roadways Motorists are reminded that the Provincial Winter Parking Ban is in effect. Any Queens County roads located…
