Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Thomas H. Raddall Library Lease Extended
June 13, 2017; Liverpool, NS: The Region of Queens Municipality and Hines Proguide Limited (the owner of the Rossignol Cultural Centre) have agreed to a one year extension of the lease for the Thomas H. Raddall Library. The Terms of the lease remain the same as the 2012 lease, with the lease outlining a cost of $10.88 per square foot for the 4750 square foot facility.“Extending the lease gives Council the time and space needed to deliberate long term options for library services” Said Mayor David Dagley “In today’s times, libraries have evolved and provide an immensely valuable community space…
Continued Partnership has Year Round Benefits for Community
June 13, 2017; Liverpool, NS: Following a successful pilot year, the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality approved a one-year lease renewal with Queens Association for Supported Living (QASL) for shared space at the Liverpool Visitor Information Centre (VIC) with the passing of a motion at the June 13th Regular Council meeting. QASL will continue to operate the Penny Lane Express Shop at the VIC, as well as their staff and clients assisting in the provision of information to visitors. “The partnership between the Municipality and QASL has been beneficial in many ways,” said David Dagley, Mayor of the…
Funding Supports for Community Organizations
June 13, 2017; Liverpool, NS: The services volunteers and community organizations provide is invaluable, and because of their commitment and dedication, the Region of Queens Municipality has a bounty of opportunities, events and programs for residents and visitors to access. As a result of Council approving funding in the amount of $11,800 for 15 community groups and one athlete attending a National Championship, residents of Queens will have improved and enhanced recreational programs and much needed improvements to community recreation facilities. “We are fortunate in Queens to have strong volunteer groups, who work hard for the betterment for the whole…
Region of Queens Council Supportive of Next Steps in Local Transit Study
May 23, 2017; Liverpool, NS: The Region of Queens Municipal Council approved a motion at the May 23, 2017 Regular Council meeting to provide support for the next steps in the community led local transit solution for Queens County. Next steps include Queens Care Society and the Transportation Working Group developing a Transit Business Plan and pre-pilot implementation, funded up to a maximum of $20,000 by the Department of Municipal Affairs and up to $6,500 from the Region of Queens Municipality. “The Queens Care Society and the Transportation Working Group have worked hard to get to this stage, and have…
Surplus Municipal Properties to be put on the Market
May 23, 2017; Liverpool, NS: Properties that the Region of Queens Municipality has determined are surplus to the needs of the Municipality will be put up for sale. At the May 23, 2017 Council meeting, Council approved a motion that would see nine properties listed in the real estate market. “It is important to unlock development potential in Queens, and in putting these properties up for sale, there is an opportunity for commercial and residential development,” said David Dagley, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality. “The properties were not utilized by the Municipality, and if they are sold will…
A New Name for a Street in Liverpool
May 23, 2017; Liverpool, NS: A significant part of the history of Liverpool will be acknowledged through the renaming of a street. Council of the Region of Queens Municipality approved the renaming of Elm Street to Welder’s Way, a name suggested in a contest that the Municipality organized in March and April. “Welder’s Way is a nice acknowledgement of the important role that that the ship repair and fabrication company Thompson Brothers and later Stenpro had on Liverpool over the years,” said David Dagley, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality. “Our economy and population was positively affected by the…
Volunteer Position – Independent Member, Audit Committee
The Joint Municipal Accountability and Advisory Committee have recommended amendments to the Municipal Government Act designed to improve public accountability. Legislative Requirements (MGA):44 (1) The council shall annually appoint an audit committee.(2) The responsibilities of the audit committee include(a) a detailed review of the financial statements of the municipality with the auditor;(b) an evaluation of internal control systems and any management letter with the auditor;(c) a review of the conduct and adequacy of the audit;(d) such matters arising out of the audit as may appear to the audit committee to require investigation;(e) such other matters as may be determined by…
Region of Queens Council Selling Lands to Canadian Developer
May 9, 2017; Liverpool, NS: During the May 9th Regular Council Meeting, Region of Queens Council voted to enter into a purchase and sale agreement with a large Canadian developer. The agreement will be entered into with Plaza Retail REIT for an 84,100 square foot parcel of serviced land at Queens Crossing in Liverpool. “We are very pleased that this land is intended to be sold and developed as a retail location. Queens Crossing is prime retail real estate, very visible from the highway, and adjacent to the great programs, events, and services offered at Queens Place Emera Centre,” said…
Region of Queens Municipality to Sell Land to Developer of Housing Units
May 9, 2017; Liverpool, NS: At the Tuesday, May 9, 2017 Regular Council meeting, the Region of Queens Municipality Council approved a motion to accept an offer to purchase the 32 acres of property fronting on Barss St., Liverpool, formerly known as the Nauss Brothers Lands. The purchase and sale agreement will be with Kent Fields Estates Limited for a price of $55,000.00. Kent Fields Estates Limited is a family owned residential property rental firm, based in Kentville, NS with developments in Queens County, and other areas of the South Shore. The development will include the immediate construction of two…
Additional Transparency for Region of Queens Council
May 9, 2017; Liverpool, NS: Recommendations from the Joint Municipal Accountability and Transparency (JMAT) Committee will be adopted by the Region of Queens Municipality’s Council. The Committee consists of representatives from the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities, the Association of Municipal Administrators, and the Department of Municipal Affairs. The purpose of the JMAT report was to ensure that mechanisms are in place to support the requirement of local government’s transparency and accountability to the public, strengthen expense policies, increase transparency of local government staff and elected officials expenses to the public, improve audit function of said expenses, and effect amendments…
