Public Notices & News

Announcement: Clean Foundation teams up with Town of Pictou

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Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 12:47
Clean Foundation is excited to welcome the Town of Pictou as one of the 19 communities being supported through the Community Climate Capacity (CCC) program. The CCC program is funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) and was created to build capacity and empower Nova Scotian communities to become more resilient to the effects of climate change.
Clean will provide staffing support in the form of a climate lead, and a team of specialists with expertise in planning, mitigation, adaptation and funding who will help guide the Town of Pictou with identifying and working towards their local climate and sustainability goals over the next three years. Through this program, the Town of Pictou will use climate projections in waterfront planning; create green jobs; work with neighbouring municipalities on climate action projects.
Find the program's press release here: Press Release: More Provincial Support for Community Climate Priorities

Expression of Interest - CN Station, 71 Front Street

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Published: Friday, 26 April 2024 11:58
The Town of Pictou is hereby inviting interested companies or individuals to submit an “Expression of Interest” for a portion of the ground floor space at the former CNR Station, 71 Front Street. The CNR Station is located on the Pictou Waterfront in the downtown district, just minutes from restaurants, attractions and shopping.
Submissions - rent is negotiable, full details are found on the link below. Sealed proposals will be received by 4:00 pm local time on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Facsimile or electronic submissions will not be considered. The Town of Pictou reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals or to accept the Proposal which it deems to be in the best interests of the Town of Pictou.

CN Station - 71 Front Street,  pdf view full details (198 KB)

 

Notice of Public Hearing Water Utility

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Published: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 16:10

POSTED ON: January 3, 2024

The Town of Pictou, on behalf of its WATER UTILITY has applied for approval of amendments to its Schedule of Rates and Charges for Water and Water Services and amendments to its Schedule of Rules and Regulations.  The Hearing will take place on Wednesday, April 10 10:30 am in Council Chambers 71 Front St Pictou.  Board Hearings are open to the public and you may participate as follows:

You may speak at the hearing.  You must notify the Board by Wednesday, April 3.
You may make written comments by sending a letter to the Clerk of the Board at PO Box 1692, Unit "M", Halifax NS B3J 3S3 or by email at board@novascotia.ca or by fax at (902) 424-3919 by April 3.     Notice_of_Public_Hearing-Jan24_Page_1.jpgNotice_of_Public_Hearing-Jan24_Page_2.jpg

Pictou Water Rate Study - Updated Draft

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Published: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 11:05

A presentation was made to Council on the Water Rate Study prepared by Gerry Isenor Consulting Ltd and Blaine Ruddy Consulting Ltd.

Points made during the presentation were:

• NS Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) require a balanced budget (no profit)
•The Town charges a Hydrant Rental fee to the property owner, who (Town) then pays the Water Utility for Fire Protection
• The study projected expenses for the Water Utility over the next 3 years using 3% inflation, with the exception of Nova Scotia Power where rates are known
• Assumed $600,000 annual capital investment and current debt figures
• New rates will run between $165-$178 per quarter, which are slightly above provincial average
• All other municipalities in the province are undergoing water rate studies

  pdf View the Pictou Water Rate Study here (442 KB) .

Notice of Public Hearing Water Utility

Published: Wednesday, 03 January 2024 16:10

The Town of Pictou, on behalf of its WATER UTILITY has applied for approval of amendments to its Schedule of Rates and Charges for Water and Water Services and amendments to its Schedule of Rules and Regulations.  The Hearing will take place on Wednesday, April 10 10:30 am in Council Chambers 71 Front St Pictou.  Board Hearings are open to the public and you may participate as follows:

You may speak at the hearing.  You must notify the Board by Wednesday, April 3.
You may make written comments by sending a letter to the Clerk of the Board at PO Box 1692, Unit "M", Halifax NS B3J 3S3 or by email at board@novascotia.ca or by fax at (902) 424-3919 by April 3.