The 7th annual Reindeer Fun Run is happening tomorrow night!

The family fun run will raise funds for community programs, the Bayview Community School New Playground, and the Mahone Bay and District Fire Department. The run will begin at 6:00 pm.

For participant safety, from 5:45pm to 6:45pm, Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from the intersection of Main Street and Fauxburg Road to the intersection of Main Street and Wye Street.
Not running but still want to join in the fun? Residents are encouraged to line the route and play music, ring bells, and cheer on the participants.

To learn more and/or to register for the run, visit https://www.festivalsofmahonebay.com/father-christmas
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Town Hall staff are now accepting donations for the Mahone Bay Food Bank.

Please consider a donation of one or more of the following: shampoo, deodorant (men’s and women’s), disposable razors (men’s and women’s), shaving gel/cream, after shave, hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels, women’s feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash.

Or non-perishable food items such as: canned fruit, canned veggies, canned tomatoes, juice, hot chocolate, instant coffee, canned milk, tea bags, cheese whiz, jam, mayonnaise, cereal, instant oatmeal, rice, fresh apples, mac & cheese, dry pasta, pasta sauce, canned meats (chicken, turkey, ham), canned tuna , granola bars, cups of fruit, pudding cups, canned soups.

We will be collecting donations until end of day Friday, December 12th.

Thank you Mahone Bay!!
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Help shape Mahone Bay’s Climate-Ready Future!
 
Let's work together to ensure our community thrives. Join us for a discussion about Mahone Bay's climate-resilience plans. Your input will help shape our climate-readiness planning that will ensure what makes Mahone Bay special is protected for generations to come.
 
📍Mahone Bay Fire Department (accessible venue)
41 Hawthorne Road, Mahone Bay
Session 1
🗓️ Thursday, December 4
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Session 2
🗓️ Friday, December 5
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
 
All community members welcome. 
💻 Can't attend?  Virtual participation option available!
Need accessibility support? Contact: [email protected]
 
Hosted by Clean Foundation on behalf of the Town of Mahone Bay
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The Water Utility will be conducting a Fire System Test on Thursday November 27th Starting at 9pm until 10pm.

What to expect:
• Reduced Water Pressure
• Discoloured Water
• Intermittent Service Disruption
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What to Do:
• We recommend closing the main shut-off valve to your property and water supply valve to hot water heaters; this will help avoid having discoloured water enter the home and hot water heater.
• Consider turning off booster pumps during this time to avoid equipment damage.
• Check for discoloured water prior to doing laundry or running the dishwasher. Suspended material causing the discolouration can permanently stain fabrics. To check, run a cold-water faucet, if discoloured water is present, flush your system by continuing to run a cold-water faucet until the water runs clear.
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The Town of Mahone Bay regrets any inconvenience created during this testing. Please direct any questions or comments to the Town Office: 902-624-8327.
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Welcome to the town of Christmas abundance! Make your way to Mahone Bay between November 28 and December 24 for the magical Season of Father Christmas, presented by the incredible volunteers at Mahone Bay Signature Festivals.

Maps and schedules are available at ambassador shops and restaurants throughout town. The weekends of November 28 - 30 and December 5 - 7 are packed with holiday fun from tree lightings and outdoor choir concerts to sparkling shops and holiday markets, bake sales, fairie trails, gingerbread decorating, and festive house tours. Enjoy seasonal brunches and banquets, and don’t miss the annual Reindeer Run!

And on December 20, the Sweet Chiming Christmas Belles choral concert with ticket donation to the food bank. More information here: https://www.festivalsofmahonebay.com/father-christmas
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Join us for merriment and cheer... Mahone Bay style!
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New electrical conduits are being installed on Edgewater Street, and the old lampposts are being replaced with new ones. Thank you to St. James Anglican, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran, and Trinity United Churches for helping light up the night on Edgewater Street during this electrical upgrade.

Please take care when crossing between the churches and the parking lots after dusk. The road surface is uneven, and this week’s wet weather may make conditions more challenging. Please drive slowly to avoid potholes and unlevel areas. The construction team is intermittently filling in potholes with gravel to help improve the surface and marking areas for attention after dark with barriers and cones.

Road grading is planned for this week, and asphalt paving is scheduled to begin the week of December 1.
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Thank you for your patience as the Edgewater Street construction team completes the work on Edgewater Street and as coastline trail improvements continue through December.
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Last Thursday, our staff took part in an Occupational Health and Safety training day delivered by Construction Safety Nova Scotia. This training package was won by one of our Councillors at last year’s Fall Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities Conference and AGM.

During the session, we learned about the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act and how it applies to real-life workplace situations. We also discussed the important role of a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee in keeping workplaces safe. An excellent reminder of the health and safety resources available to us and how to use them to follow best practices.
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​Members of the Watershed Advisory Committee recently visited the Oakland Lake Watershed Protected Water Area. During the visit, they discussed recommendations to help protect the watershed. The Committee also talked about ways to keep the area healthy in the future and how to better prepare for the next dry season.
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​Grateful for the rain!

We’re so thankful for the recent rainfall. Our lake, which supplies water to the town, really needed it! The water levels have risen enough that the lake is now flowing again, and we’re happy to announce that the mandatory water restriction order has been lifted.

However, voluntary water conservation is still in effect. Please continue to use water wisely and avoid waste whenever possible. The more we respect our water source and take only what we need, the better prepared we’ll be when the long, dry days return next year.
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So, let’s keep working together to protect and sustain this precious resource, Mahone Bay!
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