Public Notices & News

Town of Pictou Accessibility Plan

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Published: Wednesday, 23 July 2025 12:00

The Town of Pictou has updated its Accessibility Plan in collaboration with people with disabilities, their families, community organizations, and residents. The updated plan outlines actions to improve accessibility in Town programs, services, buildings, and public spaces, with a goal of meeting Nova Scotia’s 2030 accessibility target.    pdf Click here to view plan(327 KB)

Public Notice: Trail Construction Begins!

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Published: Thursday, 10 July 2025 15:33

Public Notice: Trail Construction Begins!

Work on the Pictou Schools Connector Trail begins Thursday, July 10th! Please use caution in the area, as heavy equipment will be on site at Palmerston Street Extension (by the Pictou Academy field) through to McCulloch Education Centre.

This new trail will improve safe active transportation for our community. We’re excited to see this important project get underway!

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Public Notice: Upcoming Fire Inspections

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Published: Tuesday, 08 July 2025 10:30

The Town of Pictou will be conducting routine fire inspections for the following property types:

Commercial buildings
Industrial facilities
Multi-unit residential buildings with more than 4 unit                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

These inspections are part of our municipal responsibility to ensure compliance with the Fire Code and to help maintain the safety of our community.

Jason LaGreca, who has been appointed as a Town Fire Inspector, will be carrying out these inspections. He will be in uniform with a name badge to verify his identity.

Inspections will begin within the next couple of weeks. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe environment for all.

2025 Low Income Tax Exemption Application

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Published: Wednesday, 07 May 2025 10:24

APPLICATIONS FOR PARTIAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION – LOW INCOME

TheTown of Pictou is currently accepting applications for partial residential property tax exemption.  Applications can be filed up to December 23, 2025 on forms supplied by the Town.  Application forms can be found at www.townofpictou.ca or can be picked up at the Town Office at 40 Water St.

Partial exemptions can be granted to owners/principal residents of homes of up to $480 in situations where the total income of all residents over the age of 18 in the household was under $30,000 for 2024. 

For more information please contact Troy Aikens at 902-485-4372.