Town of Mahone Bay

Crosswalk Flag Follow Up

Crosswalk flag kits have been installed at the intersection of Main Street and Pleasant Street and the intersection of Main Street and Clearway Street - we want to know what you think of them. 

Do you use the crosswalk flags? Have you seen other people using the crosswalk flags? Do you think that the crosswalk flags are a good addition to Mahone Bay? What is your opinion of the crosswalk flags?

Please tell us your thoughts either in person at 493 Main Street, by phone at 902-624-8327 or by email at . 

Mayor Devenne Visits Bayview Community School

On October 31, 2017, Mayor David Devenne was one of the presenters at the Bayview Community School Career Fair. Mayor Devenne spoke to individual classes in grades 7, 8 and 9 about the role of municipal government, the role of a Councillor, and ways that young people can become involved in their community. Mayor Devenne had a great time and left the school impressed with the questions that the students asked and especially the high-level of engagement in the student population. 

Well done, Bayview, and thank you for the invitation to participate.

Thank you volunteers!

A big thank you from the members of the Natural Playground Committee for all of the volunteers that came to help on the Community Sod Laying Day on June 3rd. With the help of community volunteers, and the Mahone Bay and District Fire Department who watered the sod during dry weather, the park is green and nearly complete!

More work is planned for this summer. For more information follow the Natural Playground Commitee on facebook at www.facebook.com/mbplayground or contact Kristen Martell at .

Electric Utility - Fuel Rebates 2016

Starting this month, on your next electricity bill you will see a note regarding the fuel rebate. Fuel costs for the generation of electricity were cheaper than the amont included in our electical rates. As a result, all customers will receive a small credit in repsect to these fuel cost savings. A sticker on your bill will outline a breakdown of the savings including HST, interest and adjustment of the Provincial Rebate.

Public Hearing June 29th 7pm

TAKE NOTICE THAT on May 25, 2017, the Council of the Town of Mahone Bay gave notice of its intention to enter into a Development Agreement with Mahone Bay Resorts, Ltd., owner of property at 659 Main Street (PID 60373990). The purpose of the development agreement is to allow marine-related industrial uses on the site, and the construction of associated permanent and temporary structures.

A PUBLIC HEARING on this proposal will be held by Council at the Town Hall on Thursday June 29, 2017, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to give the public an opportunity to speak on the proposal and for Council to receive any written submissions from the public before making their decision. Immediately following the Public Hearing, Town Council will call a Special Council Meeting and may make a decision on whether to enter into a Development Agreement.

If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, but still wish to have your comments presented to Council at the Public Hearing, you can send a written submission to the Town Clerk by mail, email, or in person. Your submission will become part of the official record, and Council will consider it when making their decision.

Copies of the draft Development Agreement together with the related staff report are available from Mahone Bay Town Hall during normal office hours. For further information, call 902-624-8327 or 902-275-2599.

Recognition of Epilepsy Awareness Month (March)

After a storm cancellation in March, Council wore purple ribbons in support of Epilepsy Awareness Month at the April 11, 2017 regular Council meeting. From left to right: Councillor John Bain; Deputy Mayor Karl Nauss; Councillor Simone Chia-Kangata; Councillor Penny Carver; and Mayor David Devenne.

JUNE 3rd at 9am!!

Seeking Trustees for Crosswalk Flags

Mahone Bay Town Council has approved crosswalk flag kits for three crosswalks in Mahone Bay: Crossing Main Street at Clearway Street; Crossing Main Street at Pleasant Street; and crossing Pleasant Street at Main Street.

We are looking for groups who will commit to:

• Visually inspect the kits three times each week
• Ensure that flags are supplied and evenly distributed
• Ensure that kits are in good repair
• Check in with Town Hall when supplies or repairs are needed

We will be asking for feedback in the autumn of 2017 to see how well residents and businesses in Mahone Bay think that crosswalk flags work in Mahone Bay. For more information on the crosswalk flags, read the notice by clicking here .

Thank you for your service, Joe!

On January 10, 2017, Mahone Bay Town Council had the honour of presenting former mayor, C. Joseph Feeney, with a 25 year long service award from the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities.

Mayor David Devenne (left) presenting former mayor, C. Joseph Feeney (right) with the Long Service Award.  

Thank you Mahone Bay!

THANK YOU to everyone who dropped off donations to the Mahone Bay and Area Food Bank. This year we had a donation box at Town Hall and we were pleased to be able to provide an additional location for people who had donations to the food bank. As we always are, we were amazed by the generosity of the people of Mahone Bay.

Thank you for the monetary and food donations - it is a pleasure to have such wonderful neighbours.