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Tomorrow’s regular Council meeting includes a report concerning the current approval process for sidewalk patios, which is being presented for information, while a report on the development of a new bylaw concerning sidewalk patios is anticipated in September. A brief presentation from the Minard family is also anticipated. We want to remind everyone that during any Council meeting, input from the gallery is limited to the Public Input Session at the beginning of the meeting (15 minutes), and the Question/Comments Session at the end of the open session portion of the meeting (10 minutes). We appreciate everyone’s respect for council meeting procedures.  With conditions being as dry as they are, water is evaporating very quickly from the roadways in the Edgewater Project area. Rest assured that if you are not seeing a water truck driving the construction zone, it’s because it’s left the site to fill up with more water, so there’s no need to call for more. Thank you for your patience and due diligence Mahone Bay!  Join us for a guided walk! The Town of Mahone Bay and the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council will be hosting a guided walk to help residents learn about invasives species in Mahone Bay. The walk will teach you how to identify different invasives, why they are harmful, best management practices, and tips for removal. The walk will begin at the Pond Street entrance in Jubilee Park and make its way through some of the Mahone Bay trails. This event is from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm on Wednesday, August 6th.  Norway maples are a popular choice when it comes to planting ornamental trees, but did you know they are considered invasive? They are deciduous trees with large maple leaves. Leaves can vary in colour but are most commonly green or dark red. Norway maples are commonly planted in urban areas, due to their large canopies and their aesthetic qualities, however they have very brittle branches that commonly break off in the wind. The crimson maple is a variety of Norway maple with dark red leaves. Due to the red colour of its leaves the crimson maple is often mistaken as a red maple, which is a native species. Despite its attractive qualities, Norway maples pose a real threat to native biodiversity. Norway maples are fast growing with a densely packed and shaded canopy. They can outcompete native wildlife with a widespread network of shallow roots that emit chemicals toxic to other species. In extreme cases, the lack of ground vegetation can be so strong that soils begin to erode. Although this may not be a big concern in urban areas, once these trees access wild areas, they can take over rapidly through the spread of seedlings. When planting a tree, it is important to do your research and know what you are planting before it goes in the ground. Make sure you are aware of the impacts that species may have and determine a management plan for your tree. Think before you plant!  The Town will be hosting a drop-in information session tonight about the Pleasant Street Planting Project, from 6:00pm – 7:30pm in the the Community Room at the Mahone Bay Fire Hall, 41 Hawthorn Road. Residents are invited to stop by to learn more about the project, ask questions, or discuss topics related to urban forestry and tree planting in Mahone Bay.  In the months of July & August, our Water Utility will be conducting its annual Lead Sampling Program, testing the homes of 10 volunteers, to meet Health Canada testing requirements. Lead is not a concern with the water that comes from the water treatment plant but if you own an older home, there could be some lead in your pipes, fixtures, etc. Volunteer to have your water sampled and the test results will be shared with you. Contact [email protected] or call 902-624-8327 to sign up!  TOWN NOTICE: FREE LANE & PUBLIC SWIMS IN JULY Pool opening will be announced by the Mahone Bay Pool Society. Please visit their official Facebook page for an update. Maintenance is complete and the water has been given the all clear at the Mahone Bay Pool. We’re truly sorry for the disappointment this delay has caused. The closure was due to an unexpected equipment failure, a reminder that we’re doing our best to keep an aging pool running, one fix at a time. Looking ahead, if we want a pool for future generations, a major investment is required. And great news: The Mahone Bay Pool will be offering free lane and public swims through the remainder of July. If you’ve already purchased a summer-long membership, you’ll receive credit for July, and if you’ve yet to buy yours, now’s the time to buy, with no charge for the month of July. Please contact the pool to register for the 3 full sessions (6 weeks) of lessons on offer. Summer is here and there’s no better way to enjoy it than a good swim. Thank you for your patience! Now go make a splash!  UPDATE! We've just been made aware that the rain barrel delivery is not arriving on schedule. The barrel pick-up and sale event has been rescheduled to Monday, July 14th, 10am to 4pm. Rain Barrel sale tomorrow, July 11th from 10am to 4pm at our Public Works building, 184 Kinburn Street. If you ordered a rain barrel online during the sale period, you can come pick it up any time during the event. Didn't get a chance to order a barrel? No worries! We will have extras available to purchase. Cash payments can be accepted at the sale event, and debit purchases can be accepted at Town Hall. Rain barrels are available for $80. Hope to see you there!  To read the full Public Statement, click here.
If you have comments for the public record they can be directed to [email protected] to be included in the next Council Meeting on July 31st. Join us tomorrow, July 8th, at 1pm at the Michael O'Connor Memorial Bandstand as we raise the Pride Flag to mark South Shore Pride Week. To learn more about SS Pride Week and events happening in the county, visit https://www.lunenburgcountypride.com/pride2025  |
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