Town of 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.

Thank you volunteers!

A big thank you from the members of the Natural Playground Committee for all of the volunteers that came to help on the Community Sod Laying Day on June 3rd. With the help of community volunteers, and the Mahone Bay and District Fire Department who watered the sod during dry weather, the park is green and nearly complete!

More work is planned for this summer. For more information follow the Natural Playground Commitee on facebook at www.facebook.com/mbplayground or contact Kristen Martell at .

Electric Utility - Fuel Rebates 2016

Starting this month, on your next electricity bill you will see a note regarding the fuel rebate. Fuel costs for the generation of electricity were cheaper than the amont included in our electical rates. As a result, all customers will receive a small credit in repsect to these fuel cost savings. A sticker on your bill will outline a breakdown of the savings including HST, interest and adjustment of the Provincial Rebate.

Public Hearing June 29th 7pm

TAKE NOTICE THAT on May 25, 2017, the Council of the Town of Mahone Bay gave notice of its intention to enter into a Development Agreement with Mahone Bay Resorts, Ltd., owner of property at 659 Main Street (PID 60373990). The purpose of the development agreement is to allow marine-related industrial uses on the site, and the construction of associated permanent and temporary structures.

A PUBLIC HEARING on this proposal will be held by Council at the Town Hall on Thursday June 29, 2017, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to give the public an opportunity to speak on the proposal and for Council to receive any written submissions from the public before making their decision. Immediately following the Public Hearing, Town Council will call a Special Council Meeting and may make a decision on whether to enter into a Development Agreement.

If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, but still wish to have your comments presented to Council at the Public Hearing, you can send a written submission to the Town Clerk by mail, email, or in person. Your submission will become part of the official record, and Council will consider it when making their decision.

Copies of the draft Development Agreement together with the related staff report are available from Mahone Bay Town Hall during normal office hours. For further information, call 902-624-8327 or 902-275-2599.