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Now Accepting 2023 Volunteer Award Nominations!

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Published: Wednesday, 29 March 2023 16:07

Berwick's community groups, and the volunteers that run them, are the backbone of our town. We are so fortunate to have such a robust volunteer culture, one that enriches the Berwick community to its core! Know of a volunteer that deserves some kudos? Nominate them for a volunteer award!

The Town of Berwick will be holding a Volunteer Recognition event in September, and will be accepting nominations leading up to it. Fill out our volunteer nomination form today!

We love all of our local volunteers, and can't wait to celebrate them all! 

 

Meeting Records, Agenda, and Minutes

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Published: Thursday, 23 March 2023 09:14

Any resident who wants to know exactly what’s going on in the Town of Berwick can feel free to read the monthly meeting minutes from Council meetings and Committee of Councill meetings, and learn more about what council is doing through their monthly expense account. These documents, and more, are publicly available online and at Town Hall.

 

Notice of Public Hearing- March 20th, 2023

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Published: Wednesday, 08 March 2023 14:35

Notice is hereby given that the Berwick Town Council will hold a Public Hearing concerning an application to enter into a development agreement with Apple Valley Foods Inc. regarding lands at 245 Commercial Street (PID 55238844) to enable a boarding house to accommodate up to 12 people. 

245 Commercial Street Development Agreement Information Package.pdf

Also to be discussed is an application to enter into a development agreement with John Foster regarding lands at 131 Foster Street (PIDs 55237044 & 55535173) to construct a 12-unit residential development within 6 buildings on a central shared private greenspace. 

131 Foster Street Development Agreement Information Package.pdf

The Public Hearing will be held on March 20, 2023, beginning at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers, 236 Commercial Street. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing but want to make a written submission, please email or drop it off at Town Hall before 4:00 pm on the day of the Public Hearing.

If you require more information, contact 902-698-7526 or email .

Proposed Municipal Planning and Land Use Bylaw Amendment

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Published: Monday, 23 January 2023 14:05

There are two proposed Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw Amendments up for consideration currently.

Mighty Metal Roofing Limited submitted an application to amend the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw to permit a two-unit dwelling at 149 Cottage Street, the site of the former Rebekah Lodge. The Town is seeking input on the re-designation of the property from Institutional (I) to Residential (R) and a concurrent rezoning from Institutional (I) to Residential Two Unit (R-2).
Robert Woodworth submitted an application to amend the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw to permit a carriage house in a Residential Single Unit (R-1) zone. The Town is seeking input on possible amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy that would allow Accessory Dwelling Units in the Residential Single Unit (R-1) and Residential Two Unit (R-2) zones.
The Planning Advisory Committee will hold a Public Participation Meeting on February 7, 2023, beginning at 6:30 pm, in Council Chambers, at the Berwick Town Hall, 236 Commercial Street, Berwick, NS.
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 .

Public Hearing for Land Rezoning December 13th, 2022

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Published: Wednesday, 07 December 2022 09:44

There will be a public hearing regarding a proposed land-use rezoning at 124 Orchard Street in Berwick. 

 

The hearing will take place on December 13th at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers in Berwick Town Hall. For the more information, click  pdf here! (167 KB)

 

Request for Proposals- Berwick Boxcar Project

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Published: Friday, 18 November 2022 14:31

The Town of Berwick is seeking proposals from experienced and qualified proponents to complete the design/build of access to, and interior finishing of, two recently acquired boxcars as part of the Boxcar Revitalization Project located in the Town of Berwick at the Mill Street Trailhead. 

 
For more information, read the complete Request for Proposals  pdf here. (269 KB)