News
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Develop NS Internet Update
On November 16, Develop Nova Scotia provided an update on the progress of the Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative, which includes two outstanding projects in our Municipality. They have provided an overview on the status of the projects, an update on estimated completion timelines, tips and tools, as well as answers to frequently asked questions. We know high-speed Internet can’t…
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Open House – Development of Accessibility Plan
OPEN HOUSERE: DEVELOPMENT OF ACCESSIBILITY PLAN An Open House will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Multi-Purpose Room, in the Administrative Centre, located at 2447 Highway 3, Barrington, NS, to receive public input to assist with the development of an Accessibility Plan for the Municipality. The plan will outline our…
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Accessibility Survey
Under the NS Accessibility Act, the Municipality of Barrington is required to develop an Accessibility Plan by April 1, 2022. Over the past 6 months, the Accessibility Advisory Committee has been developing a plan that will outline our commitment and achievements to date and will also identify future actions to be taken to address existing barriers within our municipality. One…
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Public Participation Meeting
In accordance with Section 205(4) of the Municipal Government Act and the Public Participation Program Policy of the Municipality of the District of Barrington, the Planning Advisory Committee will hold a Public Participation Meeting to discuss and receive oral and written presentations from the public concerning the following: Proposed amendments to the Land Use By-law to clarify and strengthen current…
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Municipality Restructures Water Assistance Response Plan
BARRINGTON, NS, – In light of the below average amounts of rain recently and the potential for another drought, the Municipality is advising the public that it has restructured its assistance response plan. CAO Chris Frotten explains that “although we are proud of our response in the past, it is not sustainable to continue assisting in the same manner. These…
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Notice of Approval
TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Municipality of the District of Barrington, on April 26, 2021, approved the following: 1. Amendments to the Land Use By-law to add the definition of a lobster storage facility and to identify approved zones and setbacks for these facilities. 2. The Application received from Duramax Holdings Inc. to establish a lounge in the Commercial…
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Barrington Council Approves 2021/2022 Budgets
BARRINGTON, NS, – The Municipality of the District of Barrington approved their 2021/2022 municipal budgets during their Regular Council meeting held on April 26, 2021. CAO Chris Frotten explains that “the budget is one of the most important documents produced by the Municipality and both Council and Staff have worked hard to put together a document with COVID-19 impacts in…
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Summer Employment Opportunties
Work with Barrington Recreation this Summer! Get paid to play! Are you looking for an active, fun outdoor job working with children and youth? Send us your resume and cover letter! We offer a great learning experience with mentoring, skills development and small group sizes to manage and practice your leadership skills.
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Notice – Amendments to By-Law No. 25
NOTICE – Amendments to By‐law No. 25 “Tax Exemption By‐Law” In accordance with Section 169 of the Municipal Government Act, notice is hereby given that the Barrington Municipal Council at their meeting held January 25, 2021 gave second and final reading to amendments to By‐law No. 25 “Tax Exemption By‐law” to remove Agape Café Youth Ministry from Schedule “A”, as…
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Bay Side Home Board of Directors Vacancy
Bay Side Home Corporation Board of Directors Vacancy In accordance with Section 6(2) of the Municipal Housing Corporations Act and Section 2(3) of By‐laws of Bay Side Home Corporation, the Municipality of Barrington is accepting applications from individuals wishing to serve on the Bay Side Home Board of Directors to fill a vacancy currently existing on the Board.