Municipal News

Job Posting: By-Law Enforcement Officer

Details: Published: Thursday, 06 May 2021 13:42

The Municipality of the County of Cumberland is currently accepting resumes for the position of By-Law Enforcement Officer.

Review of May 5, 2021 Public Council Meeting

Details: Published: Wednesday, 05 May 2021 17:16

Council of the Municipality of Cumberland met via zoom for a Public Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. The meeting opened with a territorial acknowledgement.

Municipal Buildings Temporarily Closed to Public

Details: Published: Wednesday, 28 April 2021 11:00

Due to the latest COVID-19 restrictions announced by the Province of Nova Scotia, the Municipality will be temporarily implementing a number of operational changes. These operational changes are being made in order to ensure the health and safety of all employees, while continuing to provide services to our residents.

Effective immediately, and until further notice, operational changes will include the following:

• All Municipal buildings will be closed to the public (including the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre);
• Although closed to the public, Service Centres in Springhill (902-597-3751), Upper Nappan (902-667-2313) and Parrsboro (902-254-2036) will continue to be staffed to respond to inquiries and provide services to our residents.

A reminder that there are the following methods of payment possible:

DROP BOXES LOCATED AT ALL 3 SERVICE CENTRES
The Upper Nappan Service Centre -1395 Blair Lake Road, Upper Nappan (Mon – Fri, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
The Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre – 6 Main Street, Springhill (Tues & Thurs, 10 a.m.-noon & 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.)
The Parrsboro Service Centre – 209 Main Street, Parrsboro (Mon – Fri, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
MAIL CHEQUES
Mail to: 1395 Blair Lake Road, Upper Nappan, NS B4H 3Y4.
Please write your tax account number on the cheque.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Contact your local bank. Payments can be made at most financial institutions via phone or online banking service.
(To add the Municipality of Cumberland as a payee, search for “Cumberland”, select Cumberland Municipal County Tax from the list, use your six digit tax account number shown on your bill (this number begins with a 6). Remember to submit payments separately for each tax account number.
PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT
The Municipality of Cumberland now accepts pre-authorized payment. Forms can be found on our website or call 902-667-2313 to request one to be mailed. Please provide staff at least 14 days to complete the request.
PAY BY CREDIT CARD
Credit card payments are only available online through Paymentus a secure third-party credit card provider. We cannot take credit card payment over the phone or in person. Paymentus charges a service fee of 2.85% for each transaction. To access this service visit: www.cumberlandcounty.ns.ca

CN Right-of-way Vegetation Control Notice

Details: Published: Monday, 26 April 2021 11:51

The Provincial, State and Federal governments have recognized railways as essential service providers. CN remains committed to running our railway safely and playing our role in moving the critical supplies citizens are counting on during these difficult times.

To that end, they have reached out to advise the Municipality of Cumberland of their vegetation control activities in our area between April and October 2021. A regularly updated schedule will be available at www.cn.ca/vegetation.