Current press releases are shown below when issued.
Community Committees Expression of Interest
Region of Queens Municipality is now seeking expressions of interest from interested residents to serve on three committees that support programs, facilities and services within Queens County. Deadline for applications is Friday, June 1, 2018. Queens Place Emera Centre Board of Directors (7 positions)Board of Directors provides leadership, governance, oversight and policy directions related to the use, promotion, and operations of Queens Place Emera Centre. Board is expected to meet monthly for 2-3 hours. Heritage Advisory Committee (2 positions)Heritage Advisory Committee provides leadership in preserving and protecting heritage within Queens County, administers Heritage Bylaw and makes recommendations to Council on…
Leaf and Yard Waste Pick-up
LEAF AND YARD WASTE PICK-UP April 30 to May 4, 2018 and May 7 to May 11, 2018 This year’s LEAF AND YARD WASTE roadside pick-up will be held during the weeks of April 30 to May 4, 2018 and May 7 to May 11, 2018 on your regular collection day. The materials acceptable for pick-up shall include leaves, grass trimmings, and yard waste placed in clear or orange plastic bags. (No plastics, cigarette packages, cups, etc.) Branches and limbs will be accepted if individual branches do not exceed 7 cm. (2.5 inches) in diameter. These should be tied in bundles…
Flags at half mast, April 28, 2018
April 28 is the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. Take a moment to reflect on lives lost, and ensure a safe workplace.For information about the National Day of Mourning, go to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety website http://www.ccohs.ca/events/mourning/
Region of Queens Municipality’s 2018/2019 Budgets Approved
At the April 24, 2018 Regular Council meeting of the Region of Queens Municipality, approval was given for the 2018/2019 Operating, Water Utility and Capital Budgets. Click here to read Mayor Dagley’s budget speech, and click the links below to see the planned investments approved to take effect in the Region of Queens this year. Infrastructure Investments Investment Readiness Community Development Investments Investments in Community Engagement Investments in Our Local Economy Investments in Council and Staff
2018/2019 Draft Municipal Budget Documents Released
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…
Region of Queens Municipality to Withdraw from South Shore REN
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…
Water Restored to Users of the Region of Queens Water Utility
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…
Tax Sale – May 16, 2018
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.
Region of Queens Municipality Preparing to Continue Water and Sewer infrastructure Project
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,…
