2026 Special Municipal Election
On March 16, 2026, Councillor Justin Serino submitted his resignation as a Town Councillor for the Town of Berwick. Section 13(1) of the Municipal Elections Act requires Council, within four weeks of the vacancy, to make a day for a special election. At the Special Council meeting on March 31, 2026, Council set the special election polling day to be Saturday, June 20, 2026. Nomination Day, will be on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (fourth Tuesday before ordinary polling day). This election will be fully electronic (internet and phone) with voting to begin at noon on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
- Municipal Elections Act - The Nova Scotia Municipal Elections Act outlines the rules and requirements for individuals running for Mayor or Council. It covers candidate eligibility, nomination procedures, campaign rules, voting processes, and election timelines to ensure municipal elections are fair, transparent, and accessible. Anyone interested in running for office must meet the eligibility criteria, submit the required nomination forms within the legislated deadlines, and follow the regulations set out under the Act throughout the election period.
- Candidate's Guide to the 2026 Special Election
- Nomination Form (Form 11)
- Appointment of Official Agent (Form 17)
IMPORTANT DATES:
November 26, 2025 - Must be a resident of the Town of Berwick by this date in order to qualify as a candidate in the Special Election.
May 14-25, 2026 - Nomination can be filed BY APPOINTMENT during this period.
May 26, 2026 - Nomination Day, nomination forms can be filed anytime (no appointment necessary) from 9am-5pm at the Town Hall, 236 Commercial Street
June 11, 2026 - Voting begins at noon for the Special Election
June 20, 2026 - Ordinary polling day. A polling station will be set up at the Town Hall, 236 Commercial Street, Berwick from 8am-7pm. Unofficial results will be available soon after the polls close at 7:00 pm.
2026/27 Budget
The Budget Process:
Planning for the 2026–27 budget cycle commenced in December 2025, with staff beginning to analyze early projections and identify key operational needs. On January 29th, Council and staff began a series of budget workshops focused on reviewing the proposed operating and capital budgets, clarifying details, and providing strategic direction to advance the budgets toward final approval.
March 31, 2026 - APPROVED 2026/27 Operating Budget
Budget Timeline:
- January 29, 2026 - Council/Staff Workshop
- February 2, 2026 - Council/Staff Workshop
- February 10, 2026 - Council/Staff Workshop
- February 10, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
Council Meeting Presentation - Operating Budget
- February 24, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Meeting
Committee of the Whole Presentation - March 9, 2026 - Public Engagement Session
Budget Presentation
- March 10, 2026 - Town Council Meeting
Council Meeting Presentation - March 24, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Meeting
2026/27 Detailed Operating Budget Notes - March 31, 2026 - Special Council Meeting
2026/27 Operating & Capital Budget RFD
2026/27 Operating Budget V4
Capital Budget V3
Facility Rentals
Community Events
Many exciting events happen in the Berwick and District area! We strive to ensure the information found on this page is current and up-to-date but encourage residents to contact event organizers directly to make sure events are running as scheduled!
Looking to have your event added to the calendar please fill out a Community Event Submission HERE!
Be sure to include all relevant details about your local community event with your full contact information so we are able to respond to you. (ie. contact name, e-mail address, phone number, start /end times, location)
Your request will be reviewed by staff before being uploaded.
Should you have any problems or questions, please contact us at (902) 538-8068
Town Repair Request
🛠️ Need Something Fixed or Maintained Around Town?
We’re making it easier than ever to let us know when something needs attention! Whether it’s a pothole, a streetlight out, a water leak, or any other maintenance concern — you can now report it directly to our Public Works or Berwick Electric Commission teams using our new online Work Order Request Form.
The form only takes a few minutes to complete, and it helps our crews quickly log, track, and respond to requests. You can even upload photos to show exactly what needs attention.
Simply click the button below, fill in the details, and your request will be sent straight to our operations team for review.
Thank you for helping us keep Berwick beautiful, safe, and running smoothly. Together, we can make sure our Town stays in great shape for everyone who calls it home! 🌳🏡