Following Region of Queens Municipality’s public budget deliberation sessions on March 27, 2018 and April 10, 2018, the following draft documents have been released.  The 2018/2019 Operating, Capital and Water Utility budgets will come to the April 24, 2018 Regular Council meeting of the Region of Queens Municipal Council for approval.  The Council meeting begins at 9 a.m. in Council Chamber at the Region of Queens Administration Offices, 249 White Point Rd., Liverpool, NS;  all are welcome to attend.   Draft Budget Documents:   Draft 2020 Vision “Strategic Priorities for Growth by Investing in Our Community and People”  Budget Review Power…

March 27, 2018; Liverpool, NS: In a unanimous vote, Council of Region of Queens Municipality approved a motion to give notice to South Shore Regional Enterprise Network (REN) of its intention to withdraw from the South Shore REN effective March 31, 2019. Region of Queens Municipality, along with five municipal units in Lunenburg County and three municipal units in Shelburne County, entered into a Regional Enterprise Intermunicipal Agreement on August 20, 2014. The REN was, a proposed model developed resulting from a recommendation of the One Nova Scotia Report, cost shared at a 50% Level by the Province of Nova…

March 27, 2018; Liverpool, NS: Over 1,100 homes and businesses in Liverpool and Brooklyn were without running water on Monday, March 26, 2018, due to a mechanical issue at the Region of Queens Municipality’s water treatment facility in Liverpool. An unexpected break in a pipe at the water treatment facility flooded the pumps that convey the treated water to users. The mechanical issue caused a shutdown of the facility, turning off the water for all customers on the municipal water system. “We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding while our staff worked diligently to make the required repairs as quickly…

There is a Tax Sale scheduled to be held in the Council Chambers of the Region of Queens Municipality at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 10:00 AM.  Please click herefor further datails.

March 13, 2018; Liverpool, NS: Region of Queens Municipality’s existing water and sewer project in Brooklyn, Queens County is expected to continue this year, potentially with assistance through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program (PCAP) from Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA). At the March 13, 2018 Regular Council meeting, a motion was approved authorizing staff to submit an application for PCAP funding in the amount of $200,000 toward the planned $800,000 expansion of the Brooklyn water and sewer system. “The extension of the Brooklyn water and sewer project is part of the Region of Queens’ five year capital plan,…

March 13, 2018; Liverpool, NS: Region of Queens Municipal Council is seeking solutions to the localized flooding in downtown Liverpool. At the March 13, 2018 Regular Council meeting, a motion was passed authorizing Municipal staff to submit an application to the Flood Risk Infrastructure Investment Program (FRIIP) offered through Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA). This program provides funding support of up to 50% for a required study which will include recommendations to mitigate flood risk along the Liverpool waterfront. Council also requested staff to seek funding sources for the remaining portion of study costs which are not funded…

March 13, 2018:  The Region of Queens Municipality’s Septage Facility, located on Hank Snow Drive, Liverpool, NS, has re-opened to users.