Public Notices & News

Jitney Trail - Section of Trail Closed - 4 Weeks

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Published: Friday, 02 October 2026 11:33
Effective September 25, 2026, a section of the Jitney Trail will be temporarily closed for approximately four (4) weeks to allow for the construction of a new retaining wall.
Affected area: Willow Street Extension to the Atlantic Avenue trail entrance.

Detour signage will be posted to help trail users navigate around the closure.

Trailhead parking is available at:
- Atlantic Avenue entrance
- Brown’s Point Road
- Gut Bridge entrance

The Town of Pictou thanks residents and trail users for their patience and understanding while this important safety work is completed.
For more information or inquiries, please contact the Town Office at 902-485-4372.

Street Closure and Water Service Interruption – Beeches Road, Oct 6

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Published: Friday, 02 October 2026 11:30
The Town of Pictou advises residents and travellers that Beeches Road will be closed from Union Street to Harbour Drive on Tuesday, October 6, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to accommodate a water service tie-in for new housing construction.
A detour will be in place, directing traffic around the outer boundary of town via Division Road, Bayview Road and Three Brooks Road. Please plan your travel accordingly and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Water Service Interruption: Water service will be temporarily shut off for residents on Beeches Road between Union Street and Harbour Drive while this work is underway.
The Town of Pictou thanks residents for their patience and understanding as this important work is completed.
 
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Committee of Council Meeting Agenda-Monday, Oct 5, 2026

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Published: Thursday, 01 October 2026 10:33

Notice of Town of Pictou
Committee of Council Meeting
Council Chambers – CN Station
71 Front Street, Pictou
Monday, October 5, 2026

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

Agenda
1.  Public Session – Call to Order (6:30 pm)
2.  Changes/Approval of Agenda
3.  Proclamations & Acknowledgements
     a)  Mi’kmaq History Month
     b)  National Disability Employee Awareness Month
4.  Presentations
5.  Departmental Reports
     a)  Fire Department
     b)  RCMP
     c)  Community Development
     d)  Public Works
     e)  Parks & Recreation
     f)  Variance
6.  Appointment Committees
7.  Recommendations
     a)  Business Advisory Committee Member – Appointment (Jim Proudfoot)
8.  Discussions
     a)  Pictou County Transit
9.  Correspondence
10.Public Comments/Questions
11.Adjournment

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Kyle Slaunwhite
Chief Administrative Officer

Public Notice: Water Quality Update, Pictou

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Published: Tuesday, 01 September 2026 10:25
Test results received today for Pictou Harbour, from Brown’s Point to the former Golf Course Hill, indicate that water quality is now at acceptable levels for recreational activities, including swimming.

Water testing at the two beaches showed decreased bacteria levels, now within the acceptable limits established by the Department of Environment and Climate Change.

The Town remains committed to public safety and will continue its regular water monitoring program to help ensure safe and enjoyable use of our waterfront. 

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