Municipality of Cumberland Expresses Concern Over Reported Closure of Nappan Experimental Farm
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23 January 2026
Cumberland County Mayor Rod Gilroy, on behalf of Municipal Council, is expressing deep concern following reports that employees at the Nappan Experimental Farm have been notified of its impending closure and their resulting layoffs. Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada confirmed earlier this week that significant...
Have your say on the future of the Municipality of Cumberland!
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23 January 2026
The Municipality of the County of Cumberland is updating its Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw and this is your chance to help shape how our communities grow and change. This focused review is all about making sure our planning rules are modern, practical, and reflect what matters...
Notice of Adoption - By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 25-09
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23 January 2026
Second Reading and Adoption of the By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 25-09 took place on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at a Special Council meeting. This By-law enables the implementation, under the Land Use By-law, of the Intermunicipal Service Agreement between the Town of Amherst and the...
Notice of Adoption - By-Law to Amend the Public Sewers By-law 25-08
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23 January 2026
Second Reading and Adoption of the By-law to Amend the Public Sewers By-law 25-08 took place on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at a Special Council meeting. This By-law enables the implementation of the Intermunicipal Service Agreement between the Town of Amherst and the Municipality of Cumberland...
Municipality of Cumberland, Town of Amherst make historic agreement
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21 January 2026
In an historic initiative finalized at a joint meeting of the two Councils on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Municipality of Cumberland and the Town of Amherst separately approved second reading of by-law amendments to complete the implementation of an Intermunicipal Agreement signed back in...
Parrsboro Fire Department Takes Delivery of New Rescue Vehicle from Municipality
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20 January 2026
The Municipality of Cumberland continues to invest in its fire departments to better protect local communities. The Parrsboro Fire Department has received a new 2026 F-550 walk-around rescue truck from the Municipality. The truck was built by Fort Garry Fire Trucks in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It...
