Region of Queens Municipality
Region of Queens Municipality
On Thursday, July 2, 2020, Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Office will shift to summer hours.
Summer hours: 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
May 28, 2020; Liverpool, NS: As the Nova Scotian economy begins to open up, Region of Queens Municipality is re-opening the Administration Building for public access starting on June 1, 2020.
“Our community, along with the rest of Nova Scotia, Canada and the world, has experienced challenges over the past two months. Region of Queens Municipality’s staff have continued to provide service to our community throughout the pandemic, using internet and telephone options. We are happy to be able to offer more services to our residents and the general public. Safety is at the forefront of our reopening, and we have implemented a wide assortment of protocols to observe social distancing, maximum gathering limits, and hygienic measures for the protection of the public and our staff, and will adjust our protocols as needed in response to evolving Public Health guidelines.”
Most municipal services continue to be available online, and residents are not required to conduct business in person at the Administration building; however, beginning June 1, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., public access to the municipal administration building will be available through access points at two doors only – the Finance Department entrance and the Planning & Development/Engineering & Works Departments’ entrance. There will be signage in place, and each of these entrances have parking nearby and will minimize the opportunity to block walkways.
Public members will continue to use the Finance Department entrance to pay taxes, water and sewer accounts, obtain vending permits, pay for building and planning permits, and obtain and pay for dog registrations. The second entrance at Planning & Development Service/Engineering & Works will be used to access supports and information related to building permit and development permit requests, bylaw enforcement, planning matters and municipal infrastructure information. The Recreation and Economic Development entrance will remain closed, but residents can visit one of the other entrances for these services.
Residents will be able to enter one at a time unless support is required from a family member or caregiver. Another individual will be permitted to enter however; they must immediately enter and sit in the chairs provided which will be a safe distance from the counter and the individual being served. If more individuals are present outside the door, they will be asked to remain outside until invited in and to physically distance.
In addition to the Administration Building reopening, a number of services that had temporarily been on hold will be available, effective June 1, 2020. Public market permits and vending permits will be available, with approved safety plans in place, and enforcement will resume for parking meters and timed parking lots.
“The new normal we are experiencing is different and will take some getting used to, but is necessary to help reduce the risk of spreading of COVID-19,” said Mayor Dagley. “Many in our business community will also be opening and expanding their services next week. We encourage residents to support our local businesses, as these have been challenging times for their businesses. They have adapted to the changes, as have our residents. I am proud that Queens County residents have continued to show their resilience and strength.”
Queens Place Emera Centre will remain closed at the present time and a plan for that facility will be forthcoming at a later date.
LEAF AND YARD WASTE PICK-UP
May 4 to May 8, 2020
and
May 11 to May 15, 2020
This year’s LEAF AND YARD WASTE roadside pick-up will be held during the weeks of May 4 to May 8, 2020 and May 11 to May 15, 2020 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 no longer than 1.2 m. (4 feet) and 20 m. (8 inches) in diameter.
Scott LeBlanc
Solid Waste Clerk/Safety Officer
902-354-3455
The tragic results of the loss of so many innocent lives in Nova Scotia on April 18 and 19 will remain with us for a long time. Along with all of Nova Scotia, our residents mourn with the families and their communities, including the death of a courageous member of our Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to the families impacted by this tragedy.
The grief, shock, and sense of sorrow that result from the loss of lives affects us all, as we mourn the victims. It is challenging in this time of self-isolation to feel comfort from loved ones to help us through, and the reassurance often found from a simple hug is not possible now. I urge you to reach out to your loved ones by phone or over the internet, to make a connection, and help each other to manage the grief. We are all in this together, and no one should have to feel alone.
There are resources available to help all Nova Scotians during these difficult times. Please reach out, or recommend that a family member or friend do so if they need support.
The Mental Health Provincial Crisis Line is available 24/7 to anyone experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis, or someone concerned about them, by calling 1-888-429-8167 (toll free).
Kids Help Phone is available 24/7, by calling 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free).
Morneau Shepell has also opened its 24/7 bilingual crisis support line to help anyone in need of emotional support as a result of these tragic events. The number is: 1-844-751-2133.
Our deepest gratitude is extended to the courageous members of the RCMP and Halifax Regional Police for their work to bring an end to the devastation.
Flags at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Offices and former Town Hall will be flown at half mast as a remembrance to those who lost their lives.
Stay safe,
David Dagley
Mayor
April 20, 2020
The Tax Sale scheduled for March 18, 2020 has been POSTPONED and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Please note: as a result of direction from Department of Health and Wellness, most of the March Break Programs have been canclled by the organizers. It is recommended that people practice “Social Distancing” (maintain a distance of a minimum of 6 feet from other people), and “Social Isolation” (staying at home, with no contact with other people) for 2 weeks if they have travelled outside of Canada recently, or been in proximity of someone who may have COVID-19. These efforts are intended to “Flatten the Curve” (slow the transmission of the disease so as not to overwhelm the health care system and available equipment) in Canada, and keep our vulnerable and at risk populations safe.
Click here for the 2020 March Break Flyer.
March 9, 2020
In light of the recent cancellation of the 2020 IIHF Ice Hockey Women`s World Championships, our hearts go out to Team Hungary and all 2020 IIHF Ice Hockey Women`s World Championships players and their families, as well as to organizers, sponsors and fans. Cancellation of the March 2020 Championships is unfortunate, however we do understand the rationale for this recent decision based on current health concerns.
Sincerely,
Mayor David Dagley
Region of Queens Municipality
February 27, 2020; Liverpool, NS: The effect that volunteers have in a community is far reaching, impacting many areas of community life, much like how ripples spread outward when a stone is thrown into a body of water. Volunteers were selected to be Volunteers of the Year by Region of Queens Council at the February 25, 2020 Council meeting. Brenda Lawrence, of Brooklyn, and the duo of Natasha Slauenwhite and Cory Rodenhiser of Buckfield, were drawn from a pool of 10 nominations recognizing the hard work and dedication of 11 individuals nominated over the past year through the Ripple Effect Volunteer Initiative; Natasha and Cory were nominated together in one nomination as they do much of their volunteer work together.
“Through the Ripple Effect Volunteer Initiative program community members have a mechanism to recognize and show their appreciation for the volunteers who have made Queens a great place to live, work and play. Our community is enhanced through their provision of recreational opportunities, needed services, social connections and more,” said David Dagley, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality. “We are pleased that Brenda, Cory and Natasha will be honoured for their volunteer work and represent Region of Queens Volunteers at the Provincial Volunteer Awards Ceremony on April 27, 2020.”
The Ripple Effect Volunteer Initiative is a program launched in the fall of 2015 to showcase the efforts of volunteers in Queens County. Nominations may be submitted throughout the year by members of the community; the nominees’ biographies and photographs are posted on the Region of Queens website, Facebook and Twitter pages, enabling the community to learn about the volunteer work of their friends and neighbors.
From those nominees, Council chooses two Volunteers of the Year for the Region of Queens who will receive an award at the Provincial Volunteer Awards Ceremony held near Volunteer Week in April. The Province of Nova Scotia’s Provincial Volunteer Awards Ceremony honours approximately 70 volunteers from across Nova Scotia each year for their commitment and dedication to community life. The Provincial Volunteer Award is a once in a lifetime award. The ceremony is being held on April 27, 2020, in Halifax. National Volunteer Week takes places April 19 – 25, 2020.
From February 2018 through to January 31, 2019, 10 nominations were received for the Ripple Effect, representing 11 individuals. Those nominated were Terry Connolly of Brooklyn, Kieran Clattenburg of Liverpool, Catherine Croft of Mill Village, Sylvia Hurley of Liverpool, Brenda Lawrence of Brooklyn, Vina Moses of Mersey Point, Sharon Saulnier of Liverpool, Natasha Slauenwhite and Cory Rodenhiser of Buckfield, Debbie J. Wamboldt of Milton, and David Wightman, Liverpool
“Every volunteer who was nominated makes a big impact in their community, and those impacts ripple across our county. We value all of the time and work that volunteers do. it is challenging to select just two as Volunteers of the Year; and part of the challenge is to try to determine which act of volunteerism would have more value over another? All are important, so In the interest of being fair, we draw two names randomly,” said Dagley. “We are very fortunate in Queens to have many dedicated volunteers – the nominees this year are a great example of the passionate, energetic and skilled volunteers in Queens, however we know there are even more who deserve recognition. Residents are encouraged to thank those who make Queens a great place to live – make a Ripple Effect nomination!”
Photos and biographies of Ripple Effect nominees, along with a downloadable nomination form are posted on the Region of Queens Municipality’s website http://www.regionofqueens.com/municipal-services/recreation/volunteering/overview .
February 26, 2020: The Region of Queens is excited to share the first draft of the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw (MPS and LUB), and want to hear what you think. The MPS and LUB are important guiding documents for the Region of Queens. They will direct land use and development over the next 10+ years, and were created with input from residents and stakeholders over the past year-and-a-half. You can review the drafts at www.queensplan.com
Please plan to attend one of the upcoming public meetings to learn what is new and provide your feedback. Each meeting will start with a presentation, followed by a Q and A, and open house.
Highlights of the new MPS and LUB include:
– Introduction of “hamlet zones” for seven semi-rural local service centre communities.
– More environmental consideration, including stricter approaches to coastal development.
– Clear guidance on appropriate areas for public infrastructure development.
– Expanded options for housing, in a number of ways.
– Wider permissions for some agricultural uses.
– Wider permissions for “craft” manufacturing and other small businesses.
– Tools for maintaining public access to the coast.
Monday, March 16 6:00-8:00 Port Mouton West Queens Recreation Centre,
Tuesday, March 17 12:00-2:00 Mersey Point Mersey Point Hall
Tuesday, March 17 6:00-8:00 Beach Meadows Seaside Centre
Wednesday, March 18 6:00-8:00 Caledonia North Queens Business Hub
Monday, March 23 6:00-8:00 Port Medway The Port Grocer
Tuesday, March 24 6:00-8:00 Liverpool Queens Place Emera Centre
Wednesday, March 25 6:00-8:00 Milton Milton Hall
Thursday, March 26 6:00-8:00 Greenfield Fire Hall
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