Nov. 1, 2022: At the October 11, 2022 Regular Council meeting, Region of Queens Municipality Councillor Jack Fancy was selected to be Deputy Mayor by majority vote of members of Council.  Deputy Mayor performs all duties of the Mayor when the Mayor is unable to do so. The term of office for Deputy Mayor is two years, and Councillor Fancy will serve as Deputy Mayor from November 1, 2022 until October 31, 2024.

Councillor Fancy is currently serving his third term on Council as Councillor for District 5, having first been elected in 2012.  Over his years on Council, he has represented Council as a member of the South Shore Housing, Planning Advisory Committee, Heritage Advisory Committee, Queens Place Committee, Region 6 Solid Waste Steering Committee,  and others.

Thank you to Councillor Kevin Muise who served as Deputy Mayor for a two year term from 2020 – 2022. 

Congratulations Councillor Fancy!

October 6, 2022: Region of Queens Municipality is pleased that work is underway on upgrades at municipally owned Beach Meadows Beach. A well is currently being drilled, and in the future, upgrades will include outdoor showers, washrooms and change rooms, all of which will be accessible. These will be built near the road, adjacent to the parking area near Boardwalk 2.

It is exciting to see these upgrades being made which will enhance the enjoyment and use of Beach Meadows Beach by all.

Oct. 4, 2022, 2:30 p.m.: Work continues on the water leak on Old Port Mouton Rd., Liverpool, and as a result, water will be shut off at 3:00 p.m. to properties in the following areas, and is expected to take several hours:

• Old Port Mouton Road, from Payzant Street to the conclusion of the water utility, at Dr. John C. Wickwire Academy,
• George Street, From Old Port Mouton Road to White Point Road,
• White Point Road, from George Street westerly to the conclusion of the water utility, at the Administration Building for the Region of Queens Municipality.

Properties near the impacted area may experience loss of water pressure and /or discoloured water. 

The temporary road closure remains in place, covering the area of Old Port Mouton Road from George Street to Payzant Street.  Traffic control will be in place.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused while this necessary work takes place.

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October 4, 2022:  A section of Old Port Mouton Rd., Liverpool, from Payzant Street to George St. will be closed today as crews work to repair a water leak.  Properties in the area of the closure, as well as surrounding areas, may experience a disruption in water service and/or discoloured water throughout the day as crews work to complete the repair.  Traffic control will be in place.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused while this necessary work takes place.

From October 1 through October 14, 2022, the special purpose flag pole located at Town Hall Arts and Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, NS, will fly the Santé Mawiomi flag, (also known as Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag) in honour of Mi’kmaq History month .

Mi’kmaq History Month is a time for all in Nova Scotia to increase awareness about the Mi’kmaw culture and heritage.

Learn more about Mi’kmaq History Month online: https://mikmaqhistorymonth.ca/

and https://beta.novascotia.ca/government/lnu-affairs

September 27, 2022: With the recent storm and the approach of fall, and winter winds and strong surf, the MOBI Mat at Beach Meadows Beach has been removed for the season. Remember the accessible boardwalks get everyone close to the beach to experience the beauty of the ocean and feel the salt air.

Accessibility:

• Boardwalk 2 provides access right to the sand, and there is a bench at the end to sit on and observe the beach. In late Spring/early summer until early autumn, the MOBI Mat is in place at the end of Boardwalk 2 to enable access to the hard sand. During the off season, the MOBI mat is removed.
• Boardwalk 4 provides access to a viewing deck overlooking the beach all year long, with a bench in place to observe the beach. The platform at the end has stairs down to the beach sand.
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Flags at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building, Queens Place Emera Centre, and Town Hall Arts and Cultural Centre will be flown at half mast on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is September 30.

Residents are encouraged to take time to reflect, educate themselves, and support survivors and grieve those lost in the residential school system,and murdered and missing Indigenous people.

TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality, on Tuesday October 11, 2022, immediately following another hearing scheduled for 9:00 a.m., in Council Chambers of the Municipal Administration building, 249 White Point Road in Liverpool NS., will hold a Public Hearing on Council’s intention to amend it Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw.  The amendments would see the rezoning of PID#’s 70077698, 70077722 and 70077680 to Multiple Unit Residential (RM).

Any interested persons who wish to speak on this matter are invited to attend and make their opinions known to Council.  Written submissions will be presented at the Hearing, and must be delivered to the Municipal Office at least two (2) days prior to the time of the Hearing.

Copies of the proposed Bylaws and accompanying report are available at the Office of the Planning and Development Department in the Municipal Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Dated : September 20, 2022

Mike MacLeod, Director of Planning and Development         

TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality, on Tuesday October 11, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., in Council Chambers of the Municipal Administration building, 249 White Point Road in Liverpool NS., will hold a Public Hearing on Council’s intention to enter into a development agreement.  The development agreement would allow for the establishment of an automobile repair shop on properties located at 16 Edward Street in Milton.

Any interested persons who wish to speak on this matter are invited to attend and make their opinions known to Council.  Written submissions will be presented at the Hearing, and must be delivered to the Municipal Office at least two (2) days prior to the time of the Hearing.

A copy of the proposed Policy, development agreement and accompanying report are available at the Office of the Planning and Development Department in the Municipal Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Dated : September 20, 2022

Mike MacLeod, Director of Planning and Development

September 21, 2022: Waterloo Street in Liverpool,  from School Street to Bootlegger Road, as well as surrounding areas, may experience a disruption in water service throughout the day as crews work to repair a water leak.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused while this necessary work takes place.