On Wednesday, April 2nd, the Town’s electric utility will be installing a transformer at the intersection of Main and Kinburn Streets. Please expect traffic control in the area while this work is being completed.
Today, March 31st, the Town of Mahone Bay proudly raised the Transgender Pride flag to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility.
This is a day to reflect on the progress made in advancing equity for the trans community, while also honoring the struggles, sacrifices, and accomplishments of those who have advocated—and continue to advocated—for gender equality. We take this day to uplift our transgender, non-binary and Two-Spirit people in our communities and thank them for the work they continue to do to positively impact our communities. Mahone Bay is fortunate to have so many amazing volunteers who help to make our town the special place that it is!
If you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to our town with their volunteerism and you would like to nominate them as the Town of Mahone Bay 2025 Representative Volunteer, please contact Town Hall or click here for a nomination form. Nominations will be accepted until Thursday, April 17th at 12noon. Beginning this week, Harbour Construction equipment will start arriving at Kedy's Landing, in preparation for the start of the Edgewater Street Project. They will be using traffic control while conducting some testing and prep work in the area.
Deadline is coming up!
Did you know that the Town of Mahone Bay accepts applications for Grants to Organizations? More information as well as the Grants to Organizations Application Form can be found on our website here. Please note that all applications must be received by March 31st each year. Mahone Bay Town Council has developed their Strategic Plan, this plan will guide decision making and goals in their 4-year term and will be revisited annually.
The full version of the draft Strategic Plan is available on our website for viewing here. Any feedback can be sent to [email protected]. Please provide feedback by Monday, March 31, 2025. Take a virtual tour with us along Edgewater Street 2026!
Click the image below to check out the concept rendering video, produced by CBCL, for the Edgewater Street Project. Do you have questions about the Edgewater Street Project? These are some common ones we’ve heard:
Question – Why is it important to remove straight pipes for a couple of properties? Answer – No matter how little effluent is produced by remaining straight pipes, it’s too much, the protection of our harbour is vital to the success of our community. Also, extending water/wastewater services (as well as extending the electrical grid) will open up opportunities for future development. Question – Will there be trees or flowers along the shore? Answer – Yes! A considerable portion of the project budget is devoted to plantings both above and below the high-water mark. The Town is assembling a landscaping working group with community representatives to guide this work. If you have more questions, or want to learn more about the project, stop in and chat with us at our Edgewater Street Project Open House this evening from 6:30-8:30 at the Mahone Bay Legion, 21 Pond Street. Do you have questions about the Edgewater Street Project? These are some common ones we’ve heard:
Question – What are the benefits of investing so much? Answer – The benefits are many: Expansion of the Living Shoreline will help the town fight coastal erosion. The raised coastal trail along Edgewater to the head of the harbour has several benefits including improved public safety, increased active transportation opportunities, and protection from storm surge. The extension of services means elimination of existing straight pipes, opportunity for growth in our community and bringing (almost) all Mahone Bay residents onto the Town grid. Question - This seems like a large investment, can you explain how the financials work? Answer – The total cost of the construction is $13.2 million; $6.6 million in grants from Provincial and Federal Sources has already been announced, with additional contributions up to 3.6 million yet to be announced. The difference between the total construction cost and the external funding will be the Town's responsibility which, like all capital, will be paid from our own sources or borrowed from the Municipal Finance Corporation. If you have more questions, or want to learn more about the project, stop in and chat with us at our Edgewater Street Project Open House on Thursday, March 6th, from 6:30-8:30 at the Mahone Bay Legion, 21 Pond Street. Join the Town of Mahone Bay as Project Communications Specialist What we are looking for: You will be responsible for creating and implementing communications programs for the Town with special attention to capital projects and housing actions. You are a dynamic communicator with fresh ideas on how to best engage with Mahone Bay residents. You have knowledge of government processes, capital and housing funding, and an ability to communicate with government officials, developers and contractors, and most of all, residents. Duties and Responsibilities: This position will also play a large role in developing community relations strategies and public awareness campaigns with particular attention to communications around capital projects and Housing Accelerator Fund actions in the Town. This position will also provide communication, project and logistical support in the development of corporate strategic initiatives in relation to the implementation of the Town’s strategic plan. Fine Print: A complete job description is available here. Town policy relating to Human Resources is located in the By-Laws and Policies section of this website. Competition Closes March 19, 2025: Please send application, including a resume, covering letter, and any other useful information (previous work samples), in confidence to Eric J. Levy, Deputy CAO at: [email protected] or in person at 493 Main Street, Mahone Bay. |
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