Public Notices & News

Regular Council Meeting Agenda-Monday, April 20,2026

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Published: Friday, 17 April 2026 15:26

Notice of Town of Pictou
Regular Council Meeting
CN Station – Council Chambers, 71 Front Street
Monday, April 20, 2026

The public can access the public portion of all meetings via the Town of Pictou Facebook Page beginning at 6:30 pm or attend in person.

Agenda
1. Private Session – Property Matters (5:30 pm)
2. Public Session – Call to Order (6:30 pm)
3. Land Acknowledgement
4. Changes/Approval of Agenda
5. Proclamations & Acknowledgements
    a. Provincial Volunteer Week
    b. Earth Day
    c. Nova Scotia Mass Shooting
6. Presentations
7. Reports/Recommendations from Private Session
8. Approval of Minutes
    a. Regular Council – March 16, 2026
    b. Audit – April 7, 2026
    c. Committee of Council – April 7, 2026
9. Recommendations
    a. 2026-27 Town Operating Budget – Approval
    b. Pre-Approval of Debenture Issuance Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) – Application
    c. Parks and Recreation Committee – Appointment
    d. Business Advisory Committee – Appointment
    e. Business Advisory Committee – Façade Program
10. Discussion
11. Municipal Corporation Reports:
      a. Pictou County Shared Services Authority
      b. Pictou County Wellness Centre
      c. Riverview Home 
      d. Mayors and Warden
12. Correspondence
13. Public Comments/ Questions
14. Adjournment
     
      _______________
      Kyle Slaunwhite 
      Chief Administrative Officer

Spring Clean Up - Bulky Items - beginning April 20th

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Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 13:18
Here is what you need to know:
- The Clean Up will run for 2 weeks beginning April 20th.
- For residential properties only.
- Each street will only be collected once – if you miss the pickup, you must remove items from the curb
- These items can be delivered year-round to the Pictou County Solid Waste site, 220 Landfill Road, Mount William
- Place items out no more than 48 hours prior to April 20 at 7 am
- Pickup will start in the west and work its way east
- No cardboard – it is banned from the landfill and falls apart if it gets wet
- Only clear bags will be accepted

Items that will be collected (please place in 3 distinct piles based on bullets below):
- Steel or scrap metal – automotive parts, bicycles, hot water tanks, fridges, freezers (refrigerant or coolant must be removed), empty propane and oxygen tanks
- Large or bulky items – furniture, carpet, strollers, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, water coolers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers
- CFL and florescent bulbs

Items that will not be collected:
- Asphalt shingles, construction and demolition materials – take to Pictou County Solid Waste site
- Anything with refrigerant or coolant must be properly removed or taken to PC Solid Waste site
- Leaves, brush and yard waste – place at curbside for Pictou County Solid Waste May 28 collection
- Batteries and electronics (TVs, computers, microwaves, monitors, printers, audio and video playback, recording systems, telephones) – take to Pictou County Solid Waste site or other ACES drop off
- Small batteries only – Drop off at the Pictou Town Office, 40 Water St or other municipal offices
- Recyclable items and regular garbage items
- Oil and tires – return to service station for disposal

Audit Committee and Committee of Council Meeting Agenda - Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 08:33

Notice of Town of Pictou
Audit Committee Meeting
Council Chambers – CN Station
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
5:45 pm

The public can also access the meeting via the Town of Pictou Facebook Page beginning at 5:45pm.

Agenda

1.  Call to Order
2.  Approval of Agenda
3.  Review of Audit Service Plan – BDO – Lauren Vail and Edele Oakey
4.  Public Comments/Questions
5.  Adjournment 

________________________
Kyle Slaunwhite
CAO



Notice of Town of Pictou
Committee of Council Meeting
Council Chambers – CN Station
71 Front Street, Pictou
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

The public can access the meeting via the Town of Pictou Facebook Page beginning at 6:30 pm or attend in person.

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(118 KB) Agenda

1.  Public Session – Audit Committee (5:45 pm)
2.  Public Session – Call to Order (6:30 pm)
3.  Changes/Approval of Agenda
4.  Proclamations & Acknowledgements
     a)  Tartan Day
5.  Presentations
6.  Departmental Reports
     a)  Fire Department
     b)  RCMP
     c)  Community Development
     d)  Public Works
     e)  Parks & Recreation
     f)  Variance
7.  Appointment Committees
8.  Reports/Recommendations from Private Session
9.  Recommendations
     a)  2025-26 Operating Budget
     b)  Pre-Approval of Debenture Issuance
     c)  Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) – Application
     d)  Parks and Recreation Committee – Appointment
     e)  Business Advisory Committee – Appointment
10.Discussions
     a)  Spring Clean Up – April
11.Correspondence
12.Public Comments/Questions
13.Adjournment

______________
Kyle Slaunwhite
Chief Administrative Officer

Pictou Newsletter - Winter Issue Now Available Online

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Published: Saturday, 20 December 2025 13:27
The Winter Issue of the Town of Pictou Newsletter is Here!
The latest edition of the Town of Pictou Newsletter has been released, featuring community updates, project highlights, upcoming events, and important information to keep you informed this winter season.
Take a few moments to catch up on what’s happening around Town and see what’s ahead in the months to come.
📖 Read the Winter Newsletter here: https://www.townofpictou.ca/2026-newsletter
A copy of the newsletter will be mailed the first week in January. Additional printed copies will be available for pick up at the Town Hall at that time.