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NSFM PODCAST SERIES - Mayor Mike Trinacty of Berwick

NSFM Podcast Series

🎙️NSFM Podcast Episode 9 is Now Live!

This week, Mayor Mike Trinacty of the Town of Berwick discusses the community’s proactive leadership in green energy initiatives. From harnessing wind power to the creation of a solar garden and enhancing the town’s hydro facility, Berwick is setting a sustainable example for municipalities across Nova Scotia.

🎧 Listen now

Don’t miss the final podcast in this series, Episode 10: Featuring our conversation with Warden James Fuller of the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s.

NSFM 2025 Spring Conference

Stormwater Management Plan – Public Engagement Session

📅 March 24th | 6:30 PM
📍 Berwick Fire Hall
 
The Town of Berwick is developing a Stormwater Management Plan, and we want to hear from you! This public engagement session is your chance to share areas in town affected by flooding due to heavy rain.
 
Join us to meet the engineering team leading the project, provide input on stormwater challenges, and help shape future improvements. Your feedback is essential in ensuring effective upgrades for a more resilient community.
 
We look forward to seeing you there! 🌧️➡️💧

Notice of Approval

Development Agreement to construct 120 residential units at Lot 1-AC Commercial Street, Berwick

TAKE NOTICE that on February 25, 2025, Berwick Town Council approved a motion to enter into a development agreement with ​​3264285 Nova Scotia Limited regarding lands on Lot 1-AC Commercial Street (PID 55240048) to construct 120 residential units.

Pursuant to Section 247 and Section 249 of the Municipal Government Act, an aggrieved person, the Director of Planning, or an adjoining Municipality may appeal Council’s decision to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within fourteen (14) days from the date of this publication.  Inquiries respecting the appeal procedure can be made to the NSUARB at www.nsuarb.novascotia.ca or by calling 902-424-4448.

 

Information on Development: 2025-02-13 Public Hearing Presentation 

                                               2025-02-25 Supplementary Report to Council

Public Information Session - 2025/26 Municipal Budget

Join Us for a Public Information Session on the Municipal Budget!

Curious about where your tax dollars go? Want to learn how the municipal budget impacts your community? We invite you to attend an upcoming Public Information Session on the 2025-26 Municipal Budget!

Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Berwick & District Lions Community Centre, 250 Veterans Drive

This is your chance to:

  • Get the facts: Understand how the budget is allocated to essential services like public safety, roads, parks, and more.
  • Ask questions: Have your voice heard! Town Council and Staff will be on hand to answer all your budget-related questions.

Your participation is vital to ensuring transparency and that the needs of our community are met.  We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, visit, www.berwick.ca/2025-26-budget.html

Support Local Businesses in the Annapolis Valley!

Support Local Businesses in the Annapolis Valley!

Looking for ways to support local businesses in our community? Check out Buy Local Nova Scotia, a directory connecting you with amazing local producers, shops, and services right here in the Annapolis Valley!

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Public Hearing - Thursday, February 13, 2025

PUBLIC HEARING

UPDATE:
Due to the impending weather this evening, we are offering residents the option to join the public hearing virtually. To request a link, please email BEFORE 4:30 p.m. The Town Hall will be open for those who wish to attend in person.
 

The Town of Berwick will be a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers at Berwick Town Hall, 236 Commercial Street on the following development agreement application:

View the staff report here:  pdf 2025-02-13 PH Information Documents(2.90 MB)

If you cannot attend but would like 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. 

Any comments or questions can be directed to planning@berwick.ca or 902-698-7526. 

Thank you.