On Tuesday, June 22nd the Town of Mahone Bay hosted a community discussion about what project(s) would help create a better community for cycling in Mahone Bay. To learn more, watch the recorded session.

The Town of Mahone Bay has partnered with CUA and Atlantic Heating and Cooling to provide our customers with affordable heat pump options. This program is designed to make access to heat pumps easy and affordable.

From application to installation, maintenance, and beyond we take care of you at every step of the way! To learn more visit https://heatpumpprogram.ca/.

Mahone Bay Town Council Approves Fire Hall
June 10, 2021
 
Mahone Bay, NS – The Town of Mahone Bay and the Mahone Bay Fire Department Society are moving forward with plans to replace the old fire hall on Kinburn Street.
 
On September 8th, 2020 the Town awarded the contract to design and build the new Mahone Bay Fire Station to Roscoe Construction Limited. Work is now well underway on the new station, located behind the old hall.
 
At the same meeting, Town Council approved an application for Federal and Provincial funding to replace the existing hall – attached to the old station – with a more energy efficient extension on the new station, on the urging of Mahone Bay & District Volunteer Fire Department volunteers.
 
With no confirmation of Federal or Provincial funds to date, the Town Council has reached an Agreement with the Society to proceed with the new hall – estimated to cost an additional $1 million dollars - to be largely financed by volunteer fundraising activities.
 
The Agreement between the Town and the Fire Department Society to build the new hall recognizes the contributions of the volunteers and sets the stage for sustainable fire service operations into the future.
 
Mayor David Devenne stated: "The Town Council is pleased to be able to move forward with the fire hall extension on our new fire station, in cooperation with the volunteers of the Mahone Bay and District Volunteer Fire Department. We are grateful for the commitment of our volunteer firefighters to serving our community, and investments such as the new station and hall will serve the Department and the community for decades to come."
 
The fire hall extension will support volunteer fundraising activities which provide revenue for the purchase of needed equipment, trucks, etc., in addition to taxes and donations. The extension will also expand the new building’s emergency capacity, allowing it to serve as a full-fledged emergency shelter for Mahone Bay and area. Work on the hall should be substantially completed in the winter of 2022.
 
 
For interviews or more information, contact:
Mayor David Devenne
David.Devenne@townofmahonebay.ca
902-521-5650

The full budget document can be viewed here.

Please note that the sidewalk in front of the new Nursing Home build will be closed to the public from May 25th to May 28th inclusive. This is a public safety measure and we appreciate your cooperation as we take steps to keep pedestrians safe. 

​Employment Opportunity:
Manager of Public Works & Transportation
 
The Town of Mahone Bay is inviting applications for a full-time, permanent Manager of Public Works & Transportation position.
 
The Manager of Public Works & Transportation is accountable to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and is responsible for the overall supervision, operation, coordination and efficient and effective management of public works employees and equipment.
 
The position is responsible for maintenance of assets including fleet, buildings, recreational facilities, parks and transportation infrastructure (including active transportation), and will assist the Chief Administrative Officer with developing and implementing the Town’s asset management program and 10-year capital budget.
 
The manager provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans for public works (buildings and facilities, parks, cemeteries, etc.) and transportation infrastructure. The position will work closely with all Town Departments to help with both capital and operational projects, and ensure strategic initiatives such as water system leak/loss reduction, flooding/stormwater management, accessibility plan implementation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions are implemented successfully.
 
5+ years public works experience including parks, transportation, engineering, utility construction and operations, is required. A degree in Civil Engineering or a Civil Technology program is preferred and PMP Certification is an asset.
 
Resume with a cover letter will be accepted up until June 7th, 2021, at 4:00 pm and can be submitted by email to: dylan.heide@townofmahonebay.ca
(subject line to include Manager of Public Works in all emails)
 
A full job description is available here.
Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

This by-law provides regulations which address the impacts that inappropriate feeding may have on the property and safety of residents and properties owners in the Town of Mahone Bay.
 
A public hearing will be held on June 8, 2021 at 6:30pm on the Town of Mahone Bay’s YouTube channel to receive written and verbal submissions from the public on the proposed by-law.
 
If you would like to make a submission, please contact Town Hall staff to make arrangements either by phoning (902) 624-8327 during business hours, or by emailing clerk@townofmahonebay.ca.
 
The by-law will be considered for 2nd reading and adoption at a meeting of Town Council on June 8, 2021 immediately following the public hearing.

Copies of the by-law are available for viewing here, https://www.townofmahonebay.ca/by-laws--policies.html.