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Public Notice: Boil Water Advisory ENDED
UPDATE – 9:58 P.M. ON Friday, July 2, 2026 BOIL WATER ADVISORY ENDEDIssued: July 3, 2026, 9:58 p.m. The Boil Water Advisory for customers of the Region of Queens Water Utility has ended. The provincially required testing of water samples following repairs to the chlorination earlier this week has been completed by Region of Queens Municipality, working collaboratively with Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change. The water samples passed the required testing and water from the utility is now safe to consume without boiling. Thank you for your patience and understanding. UPDATE – 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026…
CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS – INCLUSION QUEENS
JOIN INCLUSION QUEENS — BE PART OF THE CHANGE! Region of Queens Municipality is seeking community members to join the Inclusion Queens Advisory Committee. Inclusion Queens advises Municipal Council on programs, services, and policies that build a more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming Queens County. The Committee is working toward a Municipal Plan to Dismantle Discrimination and Hate, and collaborates with community and business partners to celebrate the diversity that makes our region strong. We’re looking for someone who: What to expect: The Committee meets monthly in Council Chambers at the Municipal Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool. Meetings are…
Summer Hours: Municipal Administration Building
Please note: Beginning July 2, 2026, Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Office, 249 White Point Road, will switch to summer hours. Starting Thursday, July 2 through to Monday, August 31, the Administration Building will be open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. will resume on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
COMING SOON! New One Way Street in Liverpool
Starting Monday, July 13, 2026, the section of College Street between Waterloo Street and Barss Street will become a one-way street. The goal of this change to the traffic pattern is increased pedestrian safety. Vehicle access will be from Waterloo Street or by making a right turn from Barss Street onto College Street. The section of College Street between Pleasant Avenue and Shore Road will remain two-way for vehicle traffic. Pedestrian and active transportation access will continue to be available in both directions along the entire street.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER SECOND READING
BYLAW NO. 29 – ACCOMMODATIONS LEVY Council of Region of Queens Municipality will consider second reading of Bylaw No. 29 – Accommodations Levy, at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chamber, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS. OBJECT OF THE BYLAW: The object of Bylaw No. 29 is to impose an accommodation levy of three percent (3%) on the purchase price of accommodations, including hotels, motels, and registered short-term rentals, sold within Region of Queens Municipality. The bylaw establishes requirements for the collection, remittance, and administration of the levy by accommodation operators, with…
Notice: Construction Work – Detours and Traffic Control
Work to upgrade the lift station located near the Liverpool bridge, has started on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The work is focused on the one-way section of Henry Hensey Drive (the entrance to the parking lot from the bridge). Entry and exit on Henry Hensey Drive is still available, and there is signage and traffic control in place. Construction is expected to continue through to the week of June 1 – 5, 2026. Motorists can expect that there may be brief delays during periods of construction. For further updates on this project (and other projects underway), please refer to the…
Notice: Accessible Parking Upgrades
In the spring, work takes place to freshen up and improve municipal sites and facilities. We’re pleased and excited to let people know that several Municipal facilities recently had accessible parking upgrades made, including:• Beach Meadows Beach,• Etli Milita’mk Playpark,• Mersey Skate Park• Liverpool Business Development Centre. Among the upgrades are painted stalls, access aisles, and upright signage to clearly mark accessible parking. The work completed complies with the Province of Nova Scotia’s Built Environment Accessibility Standard, which is online here: https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/built-environment/ We’re happy that this work has been completed just in time for the start of the spring and…
Be involved in the Region of Queens Land Use Planning Update
Region of Queens Land Use Planning Update July 3, 2026: Join us in-person for a community workshop! We are hosting three more workshops to share more about the planning process and hear your input on what you want the future of Queens to look like. The workshops will include a short presentation to introduce the project and provide an introduction to planning more generally, followed by topic specific discussions tailored to the unique communities. Join us for a community event near you! â—Ź Monday, July 13th, 6:30pm to 8:00pm – West Queens Recreation Centre, Port Mouton â—Ź Tuesday, July 14th,…
NOTICE: Construction Work – Gorham Walkway Rehabilitation Project
Starting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, work will begin on improvements to the Gorham Street Walkway, which connects Main St with the waterfront parking lot near Henry Hensey Dr, Liverpool. During the project, the walkway will be closed to pedestrians. Pedestrian access between Main St and Henry Hensey Drive will be detoured using Market St or Legion St. Alternatively, additional parking is available behind the Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre (219 Main St) for those who usually park in the waterfront parking lot and use the Gorham Walkway to access main Street. The work will involve the replacement of…
Volunteer Opportunity – Community Monitoring Committee
We are seeking volunteers to join the Queens Solid Waste Management Facility Community Monitoring Committee. This committee plays an important role in connecting the community with facility operations by: • Bringing forward community questions, concerns, and feedback• Reviewing environmental monitoring and annual operations reports• Providing input on facility operations, programs, and future planning• Discussing waste trends, education efforts, and potential impacts This is a great opportunity to stay informed, contribute to environmental stewardship, and help shape how the facility operates within the community. No technical background required, just an interest in your community and the environment. Interested? Contact Public Works…
