August 2, 2024; Liverpool, NS: The Region of Queens Municipality is providing an update on the cleanup plans for the demolished vacant multi-unit dwelling at 89 Main Street, Liverpool, which caught fire earlier this year.
Following the fire, the Region erected a construction fence around the property for public safety. At the June 11, 2024 Regular Council meeting, a Dangerous and Unsightly order was approved, giving the property owner until June 18 to appeal or complete the requested cleanup and leveling of the property.
With no appeal received and no cleanup underway by the June 18 deadline, the Region began the cleanup process on behalf of the property owner. As the fire investigation was ongoing, various agencies needed to provide clearance for the cleanup to proceed.
Due to the risk of asbestos in the rubble, the Region conducted testing, which confirmed the presence of asbestos. As a result, the cleanup must comply with Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change regulations.
A contractor has been hired to install a specialized covering to contain the demolition rubble until it can be removed. Measurements have been taken, and the covering has been ordered, with arrival and installation expected by August 19.
The Municipality issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on August 2, 2024, seeking qualified companies to complete the asbestos removal from the site. The RFP closing date is August 16, 2024.
Following the removal of the asbestos and other rubble, the property will be leveled. In cases like this, property owners are required to reimburse the Region for the costs incurred, or the costs become the responsibility of the property owner through a lien on their property.
As work begins on this site, there may be temporary road closures in the area. The Region will work with the contractor to ensure the public is informed of the work being done.
Municipalities are required to review electoral district boundaries regularly to ensure the number of districts and populations within each is equitable and with fair representation per Councillor. Following the review in 2023, there have been boundary changes in 3 of the 7 electoral districts in Queens; some residents may be living and voting in a different district than they have been assigned in the past, and locations for in-person voting will reflect those changes. For a map of Queens with the districts marked, click here, otherwise click on the map links below to see each district map.
Voters and those considering running as a Councillor or as Mayor should review the maps to determine the changes and the polling district that they reside or are intending to offer.
District 1 Polling District Map 2024 – ALL that district comprising East Port L’Hebert, Port Joli, South West Port Mouton, Port Mouton, Summerville Centre, Hunts Point, Beech Hill Farms and White Point.
District 2 Polling District Map 2024 – ALL that district comprising Western Head, Moose Harbour, Mersey Point, Mount Pleasant and that area of Liverpool south of Waterloo Street and White Point Road; includes properties on both sides of the roads; and also including Bartling Avenue, William Street and James Street
District 3 Polling District Map 2024 – ALL that district comprising that part of Liverpool north of Waterloo Street and White Point Road; excluding properties on Waterloo Street, White Point Road, Bartling Avenue, William Street, James Street, Wolfe Street, Birch Avenue, Maplewood Drive, Hillside Drive, Central Boulevard, Riverview Road and properties on Main Street north of Wolfe Street; and also includes that part of Brooklyn known as Sandy Cove from the Liverpool boundary to Herring Cove Brook.
District 4 Polling District Map 2024 – ALL that district comprising that part of Brooklyn east of Herring Cove Brook, Beach Meadows, Eagle Head, West Berlin, East Berlin, Port Medway, Danesville, and East Port Medway.
District 5 Polling District Map 2024 – ALL that district comprising Milton, Ponhook Reserve and that area of Liverpool including Wolfe Street; both sides; Birch Avenue, Maplewood Drive, Hillside Drive, Central Boulevard, Riverview Road and properties on Main Street north of Wolfe Street.
District 6 Polling District Map 2024 – ALL that district comprising Mill Village, Charleston, Riversdale, Wentworth Lake, Labelle, Wildcat Reserve, Medway River Reserve, Molega, Molega North, Greenfield, Buckfield, Bangs Falls, Middlefield, and Pleasantfield.
Polling District 7 District Map 2024 – ALL that district comprising Whiteburne Mines, Westfield, South Brookfield, Pleasant River, Northfield, West Caledonia, Tobeatic Wilderness Area, North Brookfield, New Grafton, Lake Rossignol, Kempt, Kejimkujik National Park of Canada, Hibernia, Harmony Mills, Caledonia, and Albany New.
If you have been thinking about running in the upcoming Municipal Election taking place this fall, you can now download the Candidate’s Guide which includes the forms required to officially offer as Mayor or Councillor.
August 5, 2024: Are you thinking about offering for a seat on Region of Queens Council in the upcoming Municipal election? Region of Queens Municipality will host an information session for members of the public who may be considering for the position of mayor or as a Councillor in the Municipal Election this fall.
The session will briefly explain the election process from now until after the election, including the nomination process, candidate requirements, electoral boundaries, position requirements (including time requirements and expectations for Council members as well as compensation), and answer any questions you may have.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Queens Place Emera Centre, Liverpool (Community Room)
To reserve your space, please call Angela Green at 902-354-3453, or by email at agreen@regionofqueens.com, as there are limited spaces available. If all spaces are filled on Wednesday night, a second session will be scheduled.
For up-to-date information on the Election process, please go to the Region of Queens Municipality’s website at www.regionofqueens.com and click on the ‘2024 Municipal Election’ banner.
July 24, 2024: With the 2024 Municipal election less than 3 months away, its important to know some important dates – whether you are considering being a candidate or if you are a voter!
Key Dates for Quick Reference * March 9, 2024: Residency required to qualify as candidate in Queens County * September 10, 2024: Nomination Day ~ Your nomination paperwork can be filed by appointment with the Returning Officer in the seven business days prior to Nomination Day (Aug. 29 & 30, and Sept. 3, 4, 5, 6, & 9, 2024) * October 12, 2024: First Advance Poll * October 15, 2024: Second Advance Poll * October 19, 2024: Election Day
The 2024 Election will be a Hybrid Model – voters will be able to vote electronically, by phone or using traditional paper ballots.
For more information, please contact: * Returning Officer – Ian Kent Email: ikent@regionofqueens.com Phone: 902-646-1033 * Assistant Returning Officer – Angela Green Email: agreen@regionofqueens.com
July 24, 2024: October 19, 2024 is the date of the 2024 Municipal Election, held in all Municipal units across Nova Scotia. If you are considering offering as a Councillor or as Mayor, please note that the Candidates packages are now available to pick up! They are available at the Municipal Administration Building, 249 White Point Rd., Liverpool, during office hours – Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Questions about the upcoming Municipal election may be directed to Returning Officer Ian Kent (email: ikent@regionofqueens.com , phone: 902-646-1033), or to Assistant Returning Officer Angela Green (email: agreen@regionofqueens.com)
In Queens County, the 2024 Election will be a Hybrid Model – voters will vote electronically, by phone, or traditional paper ballots.
*********************************************** July 24, 2024: Are you considering offering in the 2024 Municipal election as a Councillor or Mayor for Region of Queens Municipality? If so, the following is information about the qualifications needed to run for Council will be of interest to you!
In order to run for Council (Mayor or Councillor) you must meet all the following criteria: • Be at least 18 years of age at the time of nomination • Be a Canadian citizen • Be ordinarily resident in the Municipality for 6 months preceding nomination day (by March 9, 2024), and continue to so reside • Must ensure that all municipal charges that are taxes and liens that are due have been fully paid as of Nomination Day (September 10, 2024). A certificate to this effect must be signed by a municipal official who is qualified to do so
A nomination deposit of $200 is required. Nominations are accepted on August 29, 30 and September 3, 4, 5, 6 9 & 10, 2024.
You do not need to reside in the polling district of the municipality in which you wish to seek election, as long as you meet the residency requirement of six months in Queens County.
Our Returning Officer Ian Kent would be happy to answer questions you have about the election process, and he can be reached by email at ikent@regionofqueens.com or by phone: 902-646-1033. Region of Queens Municipality’s Assistant Returning Officer Angela Green is also available for those with questions. her email is agreen@regionofqueens.com.
Liverpool, NS; July 12, 2024: Earlier this morning, volunteer fire departments from Liverpool, Greenfield, and north Queens were called to Region of Queens Municipality’s Solid Waste Management Facility on Highway 8, Milton for a fire in the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). The fire is now extinguished. The fire was contained to the MRF.
A staff member spotted a small fire early this morning near the sorting line and reported it. All staff in the building were safely evacuated.
Region of Queens Municipality is thankful to the volunteer fire fighters for their swift action and hard work in the heat to put the fire out.
We want to hear from you! Region of Queens Municipality is developing the space for the new library’s temporary location at the Liverpool Business Development Centre. Whether you are a library user or not, your input is an important part of the design process.
Participation was encouraged in-person and virtually via Zoom on June 22,25,26,27 and 29th, and attendance was 45 people. Opportunities for feedback on the main layout continued for two weeks, until July 14th.
Speed radar signs will soon be implemented around Queens County by the Region of Queens Municipality. The purpose of these signs is to collect data on the speed habits around Queens County and inform drivers of their current speed to help promote safer driving.
The Engineering & Public Works Department is accepting requests on where you would like to see these implemented, and why. Please click here to submit a location request for a speed radar sign, and complete the following steps:
Insert full name.
Select “yes” or “no” for if you wish to be contacted about your request.
If yes fill out the required contact information.
Use the map to select the location in which you would like to see a Speed Radar implemented.
Select the travel direction you wish to see the sign installed on.
Select the reasoning you feel best fits your request.
Leave any additional comments you have and submit!
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact publicworks@regionofqueens.com or phone 902-354-7170 ext. 0.
Each year during the month of May, Region of Queens Municipality compiles and posts a list of grants provided to Queens County based organizations during the previous fiscal year. In the 2023 – 2024 fiscal year, $408,815.63 was approved in grant funding to local organizations.
Council is proud to support organizations in Queens, and feels it is important to invest in the local community, and by doing so, our community is enriched. To see the community investments made by Council over the year, please go to our website: https://www.regionofqueens.com/council-governance/grant-disclosure/ .
May 21, 2024: Effective June 1, 2024, the Expanded Electronics Recycling Program for Small Appliances begins as approved and regulated by the province of Nova Scotia and EPRA. Small appliances included in this program are also banned from landfills across Nova Scotia as of June 1, 2024. The list of accepted items is on the graphic below; they can be taken to any EPRA electronics recycling depot (there are two in Queens County, noted in the chart at the top of this page). The list of acceptable items includes small appliances for counter-top cooking, hair & personal care, floor/carpet care, devices to measure weight/time and garment care.
Click here for the media release about the new program. Click here for the brochure on the new program.
The dog is a male Jack Russell/Corgi/Pitbull mix, approximately 20 – 25 lbs. non-neutered, brindle and white in colour. Found in Labelle, Queens County, NS. To claim the dog, please call our Bylaw Enforcement staff at 902-354-3455.
May 10, 2024; Liverpool, NS: Since amalgamation in 1996, the Region of Queens Municipality has invested over $100 million in capital upgrades to infrastructure throughout Queens County. These upgrades have improved environmental conditions, provided safe streets, sidewalks, and drinking water, as well as quality recreational facilities. This work will continue in 2024, starting with infrastructure upgrades on Weir Lane.
The Weir Lane Rehabilitation Project will begin on Monday, May 13, 2024. This project continues work started in 2022 on Main Street and will replace deteriorated sewer and water mains, as well as install new storm drainage, and asphalt street surface. Many of the water and sewer mains in Liverpool date back more than 100 years. Upgrades to the water and sewer systems ensure that the Municipality’s infrastructure will remain functional for years to come.
As a result of the construction, Weir Lane will be closed to public traffic, with work areas open to local and emergency traffic only. Residents with questions regarding the project should contact the Region of Queens Municipality’s Department of Engineering and Public Works at publicworks@regionofqueens.com or 902-354-7170.
May 5, 2024: Beginning Monday, May 6, sewer repairs will be completed on Birch Ave., Liverpool. Traffic Control Persons will be in place. Your patience is appreciated while this necessary work takes place.
May 1, 2024: The Milton Centennial Pool suffered significant damage in the unprecedented rainfall and flash flooding events in July 2023. As a result, the pool was closed to assess the damage and make repairs.
Unfortunately, repair work was not able to be completed in the Fall of 2023 and when staff uncovered the pool in April 2024, additional damage had occurred over the winter months. At the April 16, 2024 Special Council Meeting, the condition of the Milton Centennial Pool was discussed with Council. Staff were directed to engage industry experts to evaluate what repairs the 57-year-old pool would require. Staff returned during the April 29, 2024 Special Council Meeting to advise that the estimate received from experts to repair and reopen the pool was anticipated to be between $100,000 to $150,000, and take at least 12 weeks to complete.
As a result, the Milton Centennial Pool will not open in 2024. Municipal staff will work on options for Council’s consideration about the future of this pool. Staff will also continue to take the required steps for the new large heated outdoor pool, proposed to be constructed by Queens Place Emera Centre.
North Queens Aquatic Centre is expected to continue regular operations in 2024 and staff are exploring options for expanding opportunities to serve residents.
