The Region of Queens Municipality is pleased to offer a Christmas Tree Pick-up service to the residents of the Region of Queens Municipality. Christmas Tree pick-up shall occur ON YOUR REGULAR COLLECTION DAY during the weeks of: January 9 to January 13, 2017 January 16 to January 20, 2017 Please ensure that all decorations, tinsel, stands, and plastic Christmas Tree bags have been removed before placing them at roadside for pick-up. If preferred, residents may dispose of their Christmas Trees by taking them directly to the Region’s Leaf and Yard Waste Site located in Western Head. Scott LeBlancSolid Waste ManagementPhone:…

Have you ever dreamed having a seasonal tourism business? An opportunity to run a seasonal lighthouse tourism attraction is being offered in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Fort Point Lighthouse, the Province’s third oldest lighthouse, is again providing the opportunity for a third party to both run the attraction and provide signature tourism experiences for visitors. A request for proposals (RFP) has been put out by the Region of Queens Municipality, advising of the opportunity for individuals, businesses and non profit organizations to submit a proposal to operate the facility. This popular scenic spot amidst Liverpool’s Colonial residences continues to draw lighthouse…

SOLID WASTE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE DATE                                         LANDFILL                    COLLECTIONMonday, December 26, 2016      Landfill Closed             Collection OccursTuesday, December 27, 2016     Landfill Open               Collection OccursMonday, January 2, 2017           Landfill Closed             Collection OccursTuesday, January 3, 2017          Landfill Open            …

  December 13, 2016; Liverpool, NS: The Region of Queens Municipality’s skilled workforce maintains many areas that are important to the lives of Queens County residents and visitors. The operations and services provided by the Region of Queens are diverse, and includes staff working in the administration office, Engineering and Public Works, parks and playgrounds, Queens Place Emera Centre, the Municipal landfill and Recycling Facility, as well as Hillsview Acres. Milestone achievements of staff were recognized with Years of Service Awards at the December 13 Region of Queens Council meeting. “Council is proud to recognize these milestones celebrating the working…

 Click here for the December 6th Queens Place Emera Centre Advisory Committee Agenda.

The Region of Queens Municipality is now accepting applications from Community Organizations for grants for the 2016/2017 fiscal year. To qualify, organizations must be Queens County based, must submit a financial statement for the previous year and a budget for the upcoming year. New organizations must submit a budget only. For details and applications please click here.

November 14, 2016: Residents on the Region of Queens Municipal Water Utility may notice discoloured water as staff continue to work to repair a leak on the system that occurred over the weekend. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

November 8, 2016; Liverpool, NS: The Liverpool Fire Fighters Association recently approached the Region of Queens Municipality for help in finding a large area to conduct practices and controlled burning with their volunteer fire fighters. Formerly, the LFFA conducted their practices in the gravel lot on Henry Hensey Drive, at the rear of the Liverpool Fire Department building. “Our staff will work with the Liverpool Fire Fighters Association to find an appropriate area in which their volunteer fire fighters can practice the essential skills needed to keep our community safe,” said David Dagley, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality….

  October 28, 2016, Liverpool, NS: On the evening of October 27, 2016, residents of Liverpool and surrounding areas reported hearing a loud noise, which caused concern. The noise was the result of the ignition of a controlled burn of excess wood, undertaken by the volunteer fire fighters at the Liverpool Fire Fighters Association. The excess wood was clean construction debris originally intended for fire fighting practice in the Burn Trailer, which was unused due to the Provincial Burn ban in place throughout the summer and early fall. It was a still night, and the sound of the ignition carried…

Residents of Queens Countyare Cordially Invited to Attend the S W E A R I N G – I N  C E R E M O N Yof theM A Y O R  A N D  C O U N C I L L O R Sfor theREGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITYon Tuesday, November 1, 2016Council Chamber – Region of Queens Municipality249 White Point RoadLiverpool Ceremony to begin at 6:00 p.m.Followed by Refreshments