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Mayor, CUPE Local 919 president sign proclamation for Day of Mourning
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The National Day of Mourning, observed annually in Canada on April 28, pays tribute to those who have lost their lives, been injured, become ill or suffered tragedy at work. It’s a day to remember those who have suffered because of their work. It’s also a day to renew our collective commitment to improving workplace health and safety, and to preventing further injuries, illnesses, and deaths. This year’s theme is “Safe Work Now!”
Municipality of Cumberland Mayor Murray Scott and CUPE Local 919 president Mike Gerrior met on Thursday, April 25, 2024, to joining sign a proclamation declaring Sunday, April 28, as the National Day of Mourning within he municipality.
Flags at all municipal offices will be lowered to half-mast on Friday, April 26, and remain lowered through the weekend as a sign of remembrance and respect to every person killed or injured on the job.
Active Living, Recreation meetings added in Wentworth, River Hebert
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A consulting team lead by RC Strategies has been retained by the Municipality of Cumberland County to help develop the new Active Living and Recreation Strategy.
This plan will guide future priorities to support healthy and active living, throughout Cumberland, for the next 10 years.
Upcoming sessions include Thursday, May 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wentworth Learning Centre (13371 Highway 4, Wentworth) and Tuesday, May 7, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the River Hebert-Joggins & Area Development Association (1808 Highway 242, River Hebert).
Cumberland municipal council briefs
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Cumberland municipal council awards paving tenders in Springhill, Parrsboro
Cumberland municipal council has awarded tenders for the 2024 paving season.
Part A (Parrsboro) and Part C (Springhill) has been awarded to Dexter Construction Company Ltd. for a value of $1,551,798 (including non-recoverable HST) while Cumberland Paving and Contracting has been awarded Part B (Parrsboro provisional) for a value of $297,025 (including non-recoverable HST) conditional on the approval of third-party funding.
There are about 32.4 km of roads (including 3.15 km gravel) in Parrsboro and 36.3 km of roads (including 1.3 km gravel) in Springhill the municipality is responsible for. Road surfaces have an expected service life of approximately 20 years and the municipality attempts to budget to repave about one kilometre of roads in each community every year.
Springhill projects include sections of Douglas Drive, Clarence Street, Elm Street, McGee Street, Harrison Avenue, Cowan Street, South Street and Clarke Street.
Parrsboro paving includes sections of Main Street and Eastern Avenue.
Provisional paving in Parrsboro includes a section of Eastern Avenue.
RFP-MCC-2411 Supply of Rescue Fire Truck
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The Municnipalty of the County of Cumberland is currently advertising a reuest for proposal for a 'Supply of a Rescue Fire Truck (2017 or Newer)
Job Postings: Customer Service Representatives
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The Municipality of the County of Cumberland is currently accepting resumes for Customer Service Representatives