Municipality Honours Steve Varner For 37 Years of Service
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10 September 2026
The Municipality of Cumberland has recognized one of its longest-serving employees upon his retirement. Steve Varner went to work with the former town of Springhill in the fall of 1989 and has held numerous jobs at the old Springhill Arena and town hall/administrative offices and is retiring after 37...
Participate in Welcoming Week Across Cumberland County
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10 September 2026
Welcoming Week is an opportunity to celebrate the people from around the world who have chosen to make Nova Scotia—and communities like ours—home. Strong communities are built when everyone feels welcomed, respected and included. Welcoming Week reminds us that each of us has a role to play in...
Coastal Planning Input Survey Closing September 13.
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10 September 2026
What matters most to you when it comes to planning for our future along the coast? Take a few minutes to share your priorities, concerns, and ideas — your input can help shape the Municipalities approach to coastal planning efforts along the coast. Survey Link: tinyurl.com/cumberlandcoast Plus complete the...
Council Passes 1st Reading of Land-Use By-law Amendment on AI Data Centres
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25 August 2026
Cumberland Municipal Council has passed first reading of a by-law to amend the Land-Use By-law to place a temporary pause on accepting AI Data Centre Development Permit Applications. The next step is a public hearing which will be scheduled for September. Members of Council have been receiving...
Notice of Second Reading REMO Emergency Management By-law 26-10
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08 September 2026
Second Reading and Adoption of the REMO Emergency Management By-law 26-10 will take place on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 @ 4:00 pm at the Upper Nappan Service Centre.
The proposed By-law sets out the duties and relationship between the various components of the Regional Emergency Management...
Notice of Public Hearing By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 26-11
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03 September 2026
Temporary Pause on Accepting AI Data Centre Development Permit Applications
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5:00 pmUpper Nappan Service Centre1395 Blair Lake Road, Upper Nappan
(Visit cumberlandcounty.ns.ca to verify meeting schedule.)
Purpose: To implement a temporary pause in which no...
Notice of Public Hearings - By-law to Amend Land Use By-Law 26-08, 26-09
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27 July 2026
Notice of public hearings on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at 4 pm at the Upper Nappan Service Centre.
By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 26-08:
· To rezone a portion of PID 25216755 adjacent to 58 Dominion Street, Parrsboro from Downtown Commercial (CDwn) Zone to Mixed-use (CMix) Zone.
· Create a...
Requesting Citizen Membership Cumberland Water Utility Source Water Advisory Committee
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20 July 2026
The Municipality is looking for citizens who are:
Landowners within or adjacent to the protected water areas.
Customers of the Cumberland Water Utility.
Representatives of a local snowmobile or ATV Club.
Term ends October 31st, 2028.
For questions or to submit a letter outlining your interest and...
