Town of Mahone Bay

Thank you for voting!

The unofficial election results are in:

The Official Addition will be held on Tuesday, April 10th.

Thank you to all of our candidates for putting their names forward and for showing their interest in being part of serving our community. Congratulations, Colleen, on your win and we look forward to seeing your face at the Council table. 

Municipal Special Election

A Municipal special election to elect ONE (1) councillor in the Town of Mahone  Bay will be held on SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018. Qualified electors may voice on that date between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm at the locations listed below.

Any elector who expects to be undable to vote on ordinary polling day (election day) may vote at one of the advance polls. The advance polls will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2018 and on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 pm at the locations listed below.

Candidates

• James A. Drennan
• Richard W. Johnson
• Colleen O'Neill

Polls

Proxy Voting

You may be able to vote by a proxy voter if you are on the List of Electors and will be unable to vote due to illness, physical disability or absence from the Town of Mahone Bay on March 29, 2018, and April 3, 2018 (advance poll days) and April 7, 2018 (election day). You may apply for a proxy paper by applying to Leah Zinck, Returning Officer, 493 Main Street, Mahone Bay NS (902-624-8327). Proxy papers may only be issued up to 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 29, 2018, and may only be used on Election Day (April 7, 2018).

Mobile Speed Signs Have Arrived

Having heard from residents that traffic is a concern, the Town of Mahone Bay has purchased two mobile speed signs which will display the speed of passing drivers and allow us to capture traffic information. The Town is pleased to work with the RCMP to analyze the data captured by these speed signs to work toward improving safety in Mahone Bay. 

Garbage Collection is changing in 2018!

Starting in January 2018, residents will be able to place one bulky item curbside for collection on the regular garbage collection week (green week). We will still have Spring and Fall Leaf Collection days, but you no longer have to wait for special days to handle your "big garbage". 

For more information, please call Town Hall at 902-624-8327 or download the Bulky Waste Collection Notice and the   2018 Solid Waste Collection Schedule .

Christmas in Mahone Bay

Town staff stringing lights on the Town Christmas tree. Thank you to Tom Ernst for the donation of the Christmas tree that will grace our shoreline.

Join us for the Tree Lighting on Friday, November 24th at 6:15 pm, the official launch of the 2017 Father Christmas Festival. For more information on the Father Christmas Festival, click here for more details. 

Council Open House - November 20, 2017

Thank you to the residents of Mahone Bay who came out to meet with Council on November 20th. It was a chilly night to be out but residents who came to the Open House were able to chat with and ask questions of Council, staff and the RCMP. We all appreciated having the opportunity to answer questions, explain what we do for the taxpayers of Mahone Bay and to hear more about what is on the minds of the citizens of Mahone Bay.

Thank you, Cpl. Darren Slaunwhite, RCMP Liaison to the Town of Mahone Bay, for joining us to discuss public safety and answer questions about RCMP initiatives in Mahone Bay.

Climate Change Leadership Award

The Town of Mahone Bay, along with the Towns of Berwick and Antigonish, received the 2017 Climate Changer Leadership Award for our participation in AREA (Alternative Resource Energy Authority). The electricity generated by the AREA windfarm is used by Mahone Bay, Berwick, Antigonish and customers of the Riverport Electric Commission. There are currently 10 wind turbines producing renewable energy at the windfarm in Ellershouse. 

Open House

Monday, November 20th, 7-9pm
Mahone Bay Fire Hall (184 Kinburn St)

Please join us for a cup of coffee or tea and an opportunity to meet your Town Council.

Council, staff and RCMP will be available to discuss Town priorities, highlights and to answer your questions.

Back row, left to right: Councillor Richard Nowe; Councillor Penny Carver; Councillor Joseph Feeney; Councillor Simone Chia-Kangata; Councillor John Bain.
Front row, left to right: Deputy Mayor Karl Nauss; Mayor David Devenne.

Get to know your Town Council! 

Members of Council were asked the question: "Why did you decide to run for Council?"
Click here to see their answers. 

Crosswalk Flag Follow Up

Crosswalk flag kits have been installed at the intersection of Main Street and Pleasant Street and the intersection of Main Street and Clearway Street - we want to know what you think of them. 

Do you use the crosswalk flags? Have you seen other people using the crosswalk flags? Do you think that the crosswalk flags are a good addition to Mahone Bay? What is your opinion of the crosswalk flags?

Please tell us your thoughts either in person at 493 Main Street, by phone at 902-624-8327 or by email at . 

Mayor Devenne Visits Bayview Community School

On October 31, 2017, Mayor David Devenne was one of the presenters at the Bayview Community School Career Fair. Mayor Devenne spoke to individual classes in grades 7, 8 and 9 about the role of municipal government, the role of a Councillor, and ways that young people can become involved in their community. Mayor Devenne had a great time and left the school impressed with the questions that the students asked and especially the high-level of engagement in the student population. 

Well done, Bayview, and thank you for the invitation to participate.