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Hemlock Woolly Adelgid or HWA, is a small aphid-like insect that causes the decline and death of Eastern Hemlock trees. They lay clusters of eggs in white woolly sacs. Eastern Hemlock trees are native to eastern North America and are a dominant species that are found in old growth forests. They are one of the longest-lived trees in our part of the world and can live up to 800 years. HWA kills the tree by feeding on the base of the needles, which results in needle loss, foliage thinning and tree death. They can kill a hemlock tree within just 4 years of initial contact and have a 90-95% mortality rate. Although the insect has not yet been found officially within the town, it is in Bridgewater. The Town recently had hemlock trees in Park Cemetery and Jubilee Park treated so that they are protected from the pest. It is recommended that those who have hemlocks and who wish to retain them, get their hemlocks assessed and treated as soon as possible. For more information, contact Lauren Clark at [email protected]  We know the Edgewater Project upgrades have caused some delays and detours, and we truly appreciate your patience. Sometimes new routes are added on short notice to keep everyone safe, ease congestion, and improve traffic flow. Mahone Bay businesses are open as usual and happy to welcome you! A detour is just a different path to the same great place and your support means so much to our community.  The Joint Committee meeting on Friday, June 6th was well attended by committee members, Council and staff. Thank you to our partners at the Clean Foundation for launching the morning with a presentation on natural assets, climate risk assessments and hazard mapping. Next we had Asset Management, Climate and Environment, Planning Advisory and Watershed Protection Committees introducing themselves to each other. This is the first of a series of meetings that will support a more collaborative climate-ready approach across these committees.  New signs are now up along Edgewater and Main. These signs are more than just markers, they're invitations. Invitations to embrace the transformation happening in our town and to support one another as we invest in something incredible for our future. The QR code on the bottom right of the sign offers a handy way for visitors slowed by construction to explore everything Mahone Bay has to offer. A quick scan takes you to the Mahone Bay Tourism and Chamber of Commerce website, which will be new and improved later this week, where you can plan your stay, discover local businesses, and make the most of your visit. Pictured: Tony and Duane from our Public Works & Transportation team admiring the sign and the exciting changes it represents. A big thank you to them and the entire crew behind this project. Let’s be the community that doesn’t just endure construction, but thrives through it. Together, we’re building something amazing.  In order to ensure that many people can visit businesses in the Town’s Commercial Core in the run of a day and make drop off and pick ups safer at Bayview School, the Town has instituted parking limits on a section of Main Street (2-hour time limit) and on a section of Clearway Street (15 minute time limit). The 2-hour time limit in the Commercial Core will be in effect only during peak season. We’re also working on a map of longer-stay parking options to make it easy for visitors to enjoy everything Mahone Bay has to offer.  Have you seen the new Jubilee Park sign? A big thank you to Steve Harrington for creating this beautiful sign. In other news - there is now a porta potty next to the Jubilee Park parking lot that will remain in place until fall.  Learn how to protect your home from wildfires at our upcoming FireSmart Info Session! This event is happening on Tuesday, June 24th at 7pm at the Mahone Bay Fire Hall. A presentation will be given by Ken Cox, the provincial wildfire prevention officer. Hope to see you there!  There will be a planned power interruption in the early morning of Sunday, June 8, 2025, beginning at approximately 1:30am. The interruption will last for about 15 minutes and will affect all Mahone Bay Electric Utility customers. This Nova Scotia Power outage is necessary so that they can safely bring the new power substation in Martins Brook online.  |
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