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  • Request for Proposals – Legal Services (MoDB1801)

    Request for Proposals – Legal Services (MoDB1801)

    MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF BARRINGTONREQUEST FOR PROPOSALSFOR LEGAL SERVICES The Municipality is seeking proposals for the provision of legal services for a five (5) year term. Legal Services will take effect as of midnight June 30, 2018.  Download the Full Request for Proposal Here.

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  • C&D Landfill Spring/Summer Hours

    NOTICECONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS LANDFILL SITEMUNICIPALITY OF BARRINGTONHOURS OF OPERATION Please take note that the Construction & Demolition Debris Landfill Site located at #1138, Hwy 103, Clyde River, will re-open on Mondays, effective April 9, 2018. Hours of operation effective April 9, 2018 are as follows: – Monday to Friday, open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Saturdays, open 8:00…

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  • Planning Advisory Committee Vacancy

    NOTICEMUNICIPALITY OF BARRINGTONPLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE VACANCY The Municipality of Barrington is accepting Expressions of Interest from individuals from the Municipality wishing to serve on the Planning Advisory Committee. The Committee advises and assists the Municipal Council in the preparation, amendments or revisions, of the Municipal Planning Strategy, Land Use By-Law, Subdivision By-Law, and on planning matters. The Committee also acts…

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  • Crawl A’Board – Nova Scotia’s First Lobster Crawl on the South Shore!

    Crawl A’Board – Nova Scotia’s First Lobster Crawl on the South Shore!

    Nova Scotia’s First Annual Lobster Crawl is a veritable feast of close to 60 Sip and Savour experiences, Lobster Get-aways, Sporting Events, Art, Music, Heritage, Film, Local Shopping events AND 13 different Lobster Rolls served up by resorts, restaurants, cafes, pubs and U-cooks from Canada’s Lobster Capital in Barrington Nova Scotia up the shore to Peggy’s Cove! “We’re honestly thrilled with the enthusiasm and level…

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  • Community Input Session – Budget 2018/19

    Community Input Session – Budget 2018/19

    We want your Input!  In preparation of the 2018-2019 Municipal Budget, Council invites citizens to discuss our upcoming budget in an informal workshop setting. Council wants to hear from any and all residents who have ideas as to how we set a positive path for the future. Please join us at 7pm on Tuesday January 23, 2018 to have your opportunity to…

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  • Festival of Lights 2017

    Festival of Lights 2017

    November 23 – December 9, 2017 Our Winter Festival of Lights is a celebration of both Christmas and a kickoff for our Lobster Season. Come visit and see our giant Lobster Trap Christmas Tree! The Tree is located at the Cape Sable Island Causeway and is decorated with buoys of present-day fishermen and in memory of those fishermen who have…

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  • Remembrance Day Holiday

    Remembrance Day Holiday

    Remembrance Day Holiday  Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday November 13, 2017 C & D Landfill will be closed on Saturday November 11, 2017 (Open on Monday November 13, 2017.)

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  • C&D Landfill – Winter Hours

    Winter Hours – C. & D. Landfill Site  Effective Monday December 4, 2017, the Construction and Demolition Debris Landfill Site will be closed Mondays. This closure will remain in effect until March 31, 2018.  New hours of operation are as follows: Mondays – Closed Tuesdays to Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturdays – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon  The site will reopen on Mondays…

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  • News Release – Deed Transfer Tax

    For immediate release: Deed Transfer Tax   At the Municipality of the District of Barrington Council meeting held on November 6, 2017, Council gave second and final reading to the adoption of a Deed Transfer Tax By-law. Council has been discussing many infrastructure projects over the past year and agreed that there was a need to generate additional revenue in…

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  • Request for Proposal – New Building for C&D Landfill

      The Municipality of the District of Barrington Request for Proposals Number MoDB-1709 New Building for C. & D. Landfill Site Sealed Proposals addressed to:  Rob Frost Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of the District of Barrington PO Box 100 2447 Hwy 3 Barrington, NS B0W 1E0  (902)637-2015   Marked MoDB RFP-1709 “New Building for C. & D. Landfill Site” will be…

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