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July 2018 Newsletter
Be sure to check out our monthly newsletter which includes information about upcoming events in Cumberland County, municipal programs and services, grant opportunities, and much more!
Municipal Surplus Properties
Are you a Volunteer or registered Not for Profit Organization?
If so, we want to make you aware that Municipal Council has approved a number of County owned properties surplus to our needs and as per our Divestiture of Surplus Properties Policy, we are first offering these properties, at no cost, to registered volunteer, not for profit organizations.
Symposium for Maritime Amateur Radio Techs
“To provide insight into the technical and procedural aspects of amateur radio operation.”
S.M.A.R.T. 2018 is now in the history books.
On Friday Apr.28th at 6pm organizers and volunteers arrived at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center in Springhill NS to transform the Center into a ham radio venue for one hundred and forty two hams.
2018/2019 Budget
Council has approved the Municipality’s 2018/2019 Operations budget in the amount of $29.47 million and its 2018/2019 Capital budget in the amount of $9.99 million. Council’s approved 5 Year Capital Investment Plan totals approximately $14.8 million.
Staff Wear Jerseys to Support Humboldt
On April 12, 2018, staff at the Municipality wore sports jerseys (or sported yellow and green) in support of Humboldt Broncos.
Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy
The Municipality of Cumberland is now accepting applications for tax reduction or exemption from organizations that pay property taxes and meet the following criteria:
- property of a named registered Canadian charitable organization, and that is used directly and solely for a charitable purpose; or
- property of a non-profit community, charitable, fraternal, educational, recreational, religious, cultural or sporting organization if, in the opinion of Council, the organization provides a service that might otherwise be a responsibility of Council.
Low Income Tax Exemption Application
The Municipality of Cumberland Income Exemption provides assistance to homeowners to help pay their residential property taxes. Qualified applicants will receive a credit which is applied directly to their tax account.
To Qualify
- The ratepayer must own and occupy the assessed property as their principal residence
- Annual income from all sources for the 2017 calendar year for all household members must be equal to or less than $20, 803
- The Municipality requires a copy of the prior year’s Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment for all household members prior to approving an application
2018 Employee Recommended Workplace!
The Municipality of the County of Cumberland has been recognized as a 2018 Employee Recommended Workplace!
The Employee Recommended Workplace Award is newly established by The Globe and Mail and Morneau Shepell. This designation applauds companies and organizations that make the health and wellness of their staff a priority and recognizes excellence in achieving a healthy, engaged and productive workforce. It is the only award of its kind that is based entirely on feedback from employees.