Town of Mahone Bay

Season's Greetings from Mahone Bay Staff and Council!

Holiday Hours:

Monday, December 24th      -   Closed

Tuesday, December 25th     -   Closed

Wednesday, December 26th  - Closed

Tuesday, January 1st          -    Closed

2019 Dog Tags are here!

2019 Dog Tags are now available at Town Hall and are FREE to residents of the Town. All dogs within the Town must be registered and wear a Dog Tag - please register your dog as soon as possible. 

Dolly is wearing 2019 Town of Mahone Bay Dog Tag #001.

Public Hearing - By-laws

On November 13, 2018 Mahone Bay Town Council passed 1st reading of the following By-laws:

Bylaw to Repeal Town Council By-law
Bylaw to Repeal Rules of Order of Council By-law
Bylaw to Repeal Rules Governing Town Council By-law
The purpose of the above repeal by-laws is to remove by-laws that have been replaced by a more current policy.

Bylaw to Repeal Town Clerk By-law
Bylaw to Repeal Officers and their Duties By-law
Bylaw to Repeal Interpretation By-law
Bylaw to Repeal Trades and Licenses By-law
The purpose of the above repeal by-laws is to remove out of date and/or redundant by-laws.

Management of Park Cemetery and Bayside Cemetery By-law Amendment
The amended by-law prohibits off highway vehicles in Park Cemetery and Bayside Cemetery.

A public hearing will be held on December 11, 2018 at 6:30pm at the Town Office to receive written and verbal submissions from the public on any of the proposed by-laws. The by-laws will be considered for 2nd reading and adoption at a meeting of Town Council on December 11, 2018 at 7:00pm or immediately following the public hearing.

Copies of the by-laws are available at the Town Office, 493 Main Street, during normal office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.
Maureen Hughes
Town Clerk

Cancellation Notice

PUBLIC HEARING
In the matter of the Municipal Government Act and the Town of Mahone Bay

TAKE NOTICE THAT the previously advertised Public Hearing scheduled for December 13, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled. Additionally, the Special Council meeting scheduled to be held at 7:00 p.m. is also cancelled.

This hearing was scheduled to consider changes to the existing Development Agreement in place for property located at 363 Main Street, owned and operated by the Mahone Bay Brewing Company.

Council will be considering required changes to the draft Development Agreement and will then schedule a new date for a Public Hearing.

Notice of the new date of the Public Hearing will be advertised when determined by Council.

For further information, call 902-624-8327 or 902-275-2599
Maureen Hughes, Clerk

Seeking Committee Members

The Town of Mahone Bay invites Town residents to apply for appointment on the following committees for a 2-year term commencing January 2019:

• Age Friendly Committee - up to 7 appointments
• Asset Management Committee - up to 5 appointments
• Audit and Finance Committee - up to 2 appointments
• Cemetery Committee - 1 appointment
• Economic Development Committee - up to 4 appointments
• Heritage Advisory Committee - up to 2 appointments
• Planning Advisory Committee - up to 4 appointments
• Police Advisory Board - up to 2 appointments
• South Shore Regional Library Board - 1 appointment

Click on the Call for Applications for more information on the role of each committee and for the application form. Applications must be received by 4pm on December 21, 2018. 

Please direct questions and your completed application form to:
Maureen Hughes, Clerk
Town of Mahone Bay
493 Main Street
Mahone Bay, NS   B0J 2E0
Phone: 902-624-8327   Fax: 902-624-9321
Email:

Public Information Meeting November 27th 7pm

TAKE NOTICE THAT on November 13, 2018, the Council of the Town of Mahone Bay gave notice of its intention to enter into a Development Agreement with MAHONE BAY BREWING COMPANY LIMITED, owner of property at 363 Main Street (PID 60375797). The purpose being to consolidate two existing development agreements and also provide the ability to operate during extended hours for 12 Special Event dates per year and to permit operation of brewing equipment in the existing accessory structure.

A PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING on this proposal will be held by staff at the Town Hall, on Tuesday November 27, 2018, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the Public Information Meeting is to provide an opportunity for any interested person to obtain information and to discuss the proposal.

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.
Maureen Hughes, Clerk

PVSC Assessment Information Session

A big thank you to the folks from PVSC (Property Valuation Services Corporation) who came to Mahone Bay on November 19th to discuss property assessment with members of the public. The PVSC team provided information to those in attendance, then stayed to answer questions. 

Audit Committee Meeting Postponed

The Audit Committee Meeting scheduled for November 26, 2018 has been postponed.

Special Council Meeting Postponed

The Special Council meeting scheduled for November 26, 2018 has been postponed until November 29, 2018 at 12:30 p.m.

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Cancelled

The Planning Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for December 4, 2018 has been cancelled.