Sept. 26, 2017;  Liverpool, NS:  At the Sept. 26th Regular Council meeting, the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality today approved a staff recommendation to declare the property surplus and to have tenants vacate the former Mount Pleasant School by June of 2019. The recommendation also included giving direction to staff to work with the four tenants, the Queens County Food Bank, Queens Day Care, Queens Learning Network and the Queens Family Resource Centre, to consider relocating these important community services to other acceptable locations. “Declaring the property surplus to Municipal Requirements is a technical term which allows options,…

September 26, 2017; Liverpool, NS:  Much has changed in the past eight years, and the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality wants to see communities be able to reflect the changes.  At the September 12, 2017 Regular Council meeting, Council gave notice of its intention to amend the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) to change the zoning of the core area of Caledonia from its current General Residential (R2) zoning to Highway Commercial (C2) zoning.  Prior to the implementation of the Regional Planning Documents in 2009, the area currently being considered for rezoning, known locally…

REQUEST FOR QUOTESProduction of Christmas Wreaths for Liverpool & Caledonia The Region of Queens Municipality is soliciting quotations from qualified companies & individuals to produce Christmas Wreaths for the 2017 Christmas season. The specification document is available for download here, or for pick up at the Municipal Office – 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS. Proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m., on Friday, October 6, 2017 and all proposals are to be submitted in a sealed package marked “Christmas Wreaths Quote – Liverpool & Caledonia”.   All enquiries regarding this request for proposals are to be directed to: Richard…

September 12, 2017; Liverpool, NS:  This afternoon, the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality appointed Jennifer Keating Hubley, Director of Finance who is a 13 year employee of the Region of Queens Municipality, as Interim Chief Administrative Officer (ICAO).   This will become effective upon the departure of the current CAO in early October. Council also approved commencing advertisement of the position to seek a candidate for the permanent appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer.  The objective at the Region of Queens is to provide opportunity for career advancement to staff, while ensuring that the Region enjoys a robust, transparent,…

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, certain lands situate in the Region of Queens Municipality and described in general terms below are now liable to be sold at Public Tender in the Council Chambers of the Region of Queens Municipality at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, Nova Scotia on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 10:00 AM to recover outstanding taxes, sewer and unsightly charges plus interest as well as expenses of, and incidental to, the sale unless the same are paid in full on or before the said date and time of sale. Please click on…

There will be a Special meeting of Region of Queens Council held on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 9:00 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 under Section 22(c) of the Municipal Government Act.  An agenda will be posted on this website.  

I was saddened to learn of the tragic event on Saturday during the Hank Snow Tribute.  I offer my condolences to the families involved in this accident. A special thank you is extended to our Queens Place Emera Centre staff, Hank Snow Museum staff and volunteers, the RCMP, and emergency and fire services first responders.   I know this has been difficult for all involved.  Thank you for your leadership and public service.   Mayor David Dagley, Region of Queens Municipality

August 8, 2017; Liverpool, NS:  The Region of Queens Council is looking to the future and making plans for down the road by setting up funding reserves and a long range plan to improve road conditions in the Municipality.  At the August 8th Regular Council meeting, approval was given to sign the standard, recurring 3 year agreement to be eligible to “apply at a future date” for Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR) approval to cost-share on surface upgrades.  Staff will include a list of possible improvement needs to be included in the future capital plan, along with a funding suggestion…

August 2, 2017; Liverpool, NS:  The mood was celebratory at Queens Place Emera Centre today as the Liverpool Championship Host Society announced they will host the World Junior Curling Championships in Liverpool, NS from February 17 – 24, 2019. “The Liverpool Championship Host Society  has done a great job in securing this event, which will  bring 140 of the world’s top young curlers, their coaches, families and fans to Queens County in February, 2019,” said David Dagley, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality.   Queens County has a reputation of hosting great events, having strong volunteer support, and bringing the…