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Town Wide Yardsale

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Published: Monday, 14 July 2025 10:48
Our Berwick Town Wide Yardsale is THIS Saturday, July 19th!
Once again, we have a record breaking number of entries on our "official map" which will be available for pick-up beginning on Tuesday at the Berwick Town Hall and at the Berwick Visitor Information Centre.
The map can also be found online at https://bit.ly/BerwickYardsale25 with entries being added to the digital version until 2 PM on Friday!
The yardsale takes place ALL day on Saturday, and there is no rain date. For those setting up at Rainforth Park, please be sure to bring your own table and set-up in the grassed area around the basketball court.
Map legend:
Blue - Residential entry
Green - Community group, or business, entry
Yellow - Lemonade stand
 
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PLANNED POWER OUTAGE - Tuesday, July 8, 2025

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Published: Friday, 04 July 2025 16:05

Dear Residents of Berwick,

Please be advised of a planned power outage scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2025, beginning at 9:00 PM. The outage is expected to last approximately 3 hours and is required to safely complete essential maintenance on our electrical system.

Areas Affected:
- Foster Street
- Mill Street
- Commercial Street
- Union 
- Cottage 
- Veterans Drive
- Bezanson 
- MacIntosh 
- Cortland 
- Honey Crisp 
- Maple 
- Horsburgh 
- Wellington 
- Marsters 
- Beckwith 
- Gala 
- Main Street
- Willow Avenue
- Daniel Drive

Important Notice:
If you or someone in your household depends on oxygen, medical equipment, or other essential support systems, we recommend preparing for a possible unexpected outage, even if your street is not listed.

How to Prepare:
- Charge mobile devices and power banks in advance
- Ensure essential equipment has backup power, if applicable
- Use surge protectors to protect electronics and appliances

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve the infrastructure that powers our community.

Thank you,
Berwick Electric Commission

Help Shape Berwick’s Active Transportation Future!

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Published: Wednesday, 02 July 2025 14:03

Cycling Nova Scotia and the Town of Berwick are teaming up to hear your thoughts on walking, rolling, and riding in the community. As part of the Core Active Transportation Networks Project, we’re identifying ways to make getting around safer, easier, and more connected for everyone, no matter how you move.

Your feedback will directly shape the proposed infrastructure in Berwick. Whether you walk, bike, roll, or scoot— tell us what’s working, what’s missing, and where things need to improve. Let’s build a more active, accessible Berwick together.

Hop over to [https://blueroute.ca/berwick-core-at-network-project/] for more information or to fill out the survey now!

🚧 UPDATED: Road Closure Notice – Brown Street 🚧

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Published: Wednesday, 25 June 2025 15:27
 

🚧 Road Closure Notice – Brown Street, Friday, June 27th 🚧

Issued on Friday, June 27, 2025 11:46 AM ADT by Public Works Department - Town of Berwick

Please be advised that Brown Street will be closed on, Friday, June 27 from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM to allow for a new sewer connection.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Public Works — Town of Berwick

Transition to Contracted Winter Maintenance Services

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Published: Wednesday, 25 June 2025 11:34

Town of Berwick Announces Transition to Contracted Winter Maintenance Services to Support Infrastructure Priorities

The Town of Berwick is making an important shift in how it delivers winter road maintenance by transitioning to contracted services. This decision comes as a response to aging municipal equipment, rising maintenance costs, and a renewed focus on investing in critical infrastructure improvements.

Aging Equipment, Rising Costs

Many of the Town’s winter maintenance vehicles and equipment have reached the end of their useful life. These aging assets require increasing levels of repair, resulting in frequent downtime and reduced service levels during winter operations. Rather than investing significant capital ($1.6m) to replace this equipment, the Town is opting for a cost-effective, contracted model that ensures continued service while reallocating funds to priority infrastructure projects.

Prioritizing Critical Infrastructure

This transition supports the Town’s broader strategy of investing in long-term infrastructure needs, such as road upgrades, stormwater improvements, and asset renewal. By shifting winter operations to external providers, the Town can redirect resources to areas that benefit the community year-round.

Maintaining Service and Accountability

The Town is committed to making this transition as smooth and seamless as possible for residents. While changes to how services are delivered may result in slight differences in response times or operations, contractors will be held to clear performance standards. Service levels will be closely monitored and evaluated throughout the season.

Transition Monitoring 

As part of the transition, the Town is encouraging residents and taxpayers to share feedback and observations. An online tool will be made available to report concerns, suggest improvements, or note any issues with winter maintenance service.

A dedicated website page will be established by the fall 2025 to provide additional information on the contractor(s), service expectations, and how to provide feedback.

Decision Document: 

RFD025-2025 Winter Maintenance Services on Streets, Sidewalks and Parking Lots

FAQ Winter Maintenance 

Notice of Paper Hearing

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Published: Tuesday, 24 June 2025 13:05

Application by the Town of Berwick for Approval of the Capital Costs of its Community Solar Garden