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New at Town Hall! Battery Recycling Now Available

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Published: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 15:53
🔋 New at Town Hall! Battery Recycling Now Available 🔋
 
Great news, Berwick! Town Hall is now an official battery drop-off location.
Residents can safely dispose of their used batteries in the lobby, including:
• AA, AAA, C & D batteries
• Button batteries
• 9-volt batteries
• Large rechargeable batteries
 
This initiative is powered by Call2Recycle, helping keep harmful materials out of our environment and making recycling easier for everyone.
📍 Drop-off location: Lobby of Town Hall
Let’s work together to keep Berwick clean and green!
 
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Easter Events 2026

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Published: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 10:30
There are a number of fantastic community events taking place over the Easter weekend.
The Town has made the decision to pause the Bunny Hop this year to ensure our support is focused on the many local organizations already planning and delivering events. Berwick is fortunate to have such dedicated volunteers, and we want to ensure their events remain the focus of the weekend.
The Town of Berwick is proud to support the Venturers’ Kids Dance, the Berwick Lions Community Breakfast, and the Berwick Legion Community Easter Egg Hunt.
We look forward to seeing you in Berwick next weekend!
 
Easter Weekend Community Events

Public Participation Meeting

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Published: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 12:52

The Planning Advisory Committee will hold a Public Participation Meeting on April 7, 2026, beginning at 6:30 pm, in Council Chambers, at Town Hall, 236 Commercial Street, for a proposed amendment to the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) to introduce a unique site and structures policy. This policy will apply to unique sites that have non-conforming structures (buildings that predate the LUB and parcel arrangement) that encroach into non-compliant setbacks.

If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to submit comments, or have any questions, please contact 902-698-7526 or email

Summer Employment: 2026

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Published: Thursday, 19 March 2026 13:53

Come work with us this summer!

The Town of Berwick is hiring youth ages 15-30 for a variety of summer jobs. If you’re energetic, enjoy working with people, and want to make an impact in your community, we want to hear from you.

We are hiring for:
• Summer Day Camp
• Recreation Intern
• Parks Maintenance
• Museum & Tourism

Job terms: Most positions are 9 weeks, while some are 12 weeks.
All positions are subject to budget and grant approval.

Application deadline: April 3, 2026

Apply now: https://forms.office.com/r/dMrXWde3wN

Questions? Email with the subject line “Summer 2026”

Public Workshop - NS Guard

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Published: Thursday, 12 March 2026 10:04

The Town of Berwick in partnership with the Police Advisory Board and the Kings Senior Safety
Program is hosting the second of the annual series of workshops on April 15, featuring the Nova Scotia
Guard.

The Nova Scotia Guard is a provincial volunteer emergency organization that works alongside first
responders and government agencies during disasters, major emergencies, and public events. Learn
how the NS Guard supports communities across Nova Scotia and how you or someone you know can
get involved.

Join us for a friendly, informative coffee and conversation at the Berwick Fire Hall to learn more about
emergency preparedness and the role the NS Guard plays in keeping our communities safe.
There is no cost and refreshments will be served. Bring a friend. For more information contact the
Town of Berwick 902 538-8068 or the Kings Senior Safety Program 902 670-0725

The 2026 Nova Scotia Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

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Published: Wednesday, 11 March 2026 14:45

We’ve received a few questions about when the 2026 Nova Scotia Property Tax Rebate for Seniors application forms will be available at Town Hall. Here’s the latest information provided by the Province:

The 2026 Property Tax Rebate for Seniors application is expected to become available July 1, 2026. This rebate applies to municipal property taxes paid in 2025.

Many seniors who received the rebate in previous years will automatically receive a pre-filled application form by mail. New applicants can apply online, through Access Nova Scotia, or by submitting a paper application between July 1 and December 31, 2026.

Key Information

  • Applications open: July 1, 2026

  • Deadline to apply: December 31, 2026

  • Eligibility: Applicants must receive (or be eligible to receive) the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) as of July 1, 2026, and must have paid their 2025 municipal property taxes.

Where to get the application form

  • Online through the Nova Scotia Government website

  • At Access Nova Scotia centres

  • By calling 1-800-670-4357

Important steps when applying

  • Municipal verification: The municipality must complete the property tax section of the application.

  • Proof of payment: Your 2025 property taxes must be paid in full.

  • Keep your records: Have your 2025 property tax receipt ready when completing the form.

Once the forms are available, Town Hall staff will be happy to assist residents with the municipal verification portion of the application.