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Parrsboro Library Options Report Community Survey now open to residents
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The Municipality of Cumberland has hired TCI Management Consultants to conduct a review of library infrastructure needs in Parrsboro.
A critical element of this review is to obtain the view of residents on this matter, particularly those living in the Parrsboro area and who use the current facility. Residents are encouraged to provide the Municipality with your ideas and opinions on the need for a new library branch through our community survey.
To participate, in this survey, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LRPK2ZD or scan the QR code at the bottom of the article.
In addition to the community survey, a public meeting will be held in November. Details regarding the public meeting will be provided when the date, time and location have been confirmed.
Earlier this year, the Municipality passed a resolution to conduct a review, which will provide a report that will identify the needs of the community and the viability of options, including proposing the scope and location of a new library in Parrsboro.
TCI Management Consultants, in association with Beth Ross & Associates, was hired by the Municipality in August. TCI is a cultural planning firm specializing in strategic planning and options assessment.
T-MCC-2409
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The Municipality of the County of Cumberland is currently advertising a request for proposal for the "Supply of Propane and Equipment“
RFP-MCC-2428
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The Municipality of the County of Cumberland is currently advertising a request for proposal for the "Springhill Administration Building Boiler Replacement“
Changes coming to Pugwash Transfer Station to meet provincial C&D regulations
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The Pugwash Transfer Station will be closed Tuesday, Oct.8, 2024 and Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
This closure is necessary to complete changes to the site to meet Nova Scota Department of Environment and Climate Change’s new regulations for construction and demolition (C&D) transfer stations and the handling of chemically treated wood.
Chemically treated wood (i.e. pressure treated lumber) will be required to be separated from construction and demolition debris before arriving at site.
Mixed loads of C&D and chemically treated wood will not be permitted and will be rejected.
To meet the provisions of the approved operating permit for the facility, roll-off dumpsters will be placed on site to receive materials from residents. Construction and demolition (C&D) debris will be required to be placed directly into the appropriate dumpster at the transfer station site. Users will not be permitted to dump any C&D debris directly onto the ground.
There are no changes planned related to the disposal of brush at the site.
The Pugwash Transfer Station will resume normal operating hours, with the new regulations in place, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
Cumberland County volunteer recently recognized as top youth volunteer in N.S.
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Alex Poplar learned very early on in life that it’s good to give to others.
An avid badminton player, as well as a member of the River Hebert School’s boys’ soccer team, Poplar loves going to the community centre to hit the birdie around the court. A couple of years ago, when he found it difficult to access the facility, he decided that getting involved was a better alternative to complaining.
Since then, he’s become one of the most ardent supporters of the River Hebert – Joggins Community Centre that’s located in the former curling club in the heart of the village.
“I really enjoy people. The people I work with and the people who come to the centre,” said the 17-year-old River Hebert native. “I really enjoyed playing badminton, but it was never opened when I wanted to play, so I started volunteering there so I could open it up and make it available.”
Poplar was recognized last spring as the Municipality of Cumberland’s youth volunteer of the year and he was celebrated by the province as its Youth Volunteer of the Year at the provincial dinner in Truro in late September.
“I was pretty good. It was very humbling when you think about all the things the recipients have accomplished in their communities across the province,” said the Grade 12 student, who plans to study science in university next year with the hope of eventually becoming a teacher. “It was an honour to be in the same room as them.”
I really enjoy people. The people I work with and the people who come to the centre. I really enjoyed playing badminton, but it was never opened when I wanted to play, so I started volunteering there so I could open it up and make it available.” - Alex Poplar
Poplar started volunteering in the community at age 7. He is committed to supporting the youth of the community and enhancing a community that over the year has taken more than its share of hard knocks.
Municipality of Cumberland Mayor Murray Scott applauded Poplar as an example of young people making a difference in their communities.
“We’re very proud of what Alex has accomplished within the community,” the mayor said. “He is young man who has involved himself in many programs in his community and he’s very deserving of this recognition by the province.”
His passion for creating a supportive environment for young people is obvious in one of his projects at the centre. Each Friday evening, he hosts a youth drop-in at the community centre that sees participants enjoy a hot meal thanks to donations from businesses, individuals and organizations.
He is on the executive of the community centre and is secretary of the community’s development association, helping to coordinate local development initiatives.
“We’re very proud of what Alex has accomplished within the community. He is young man who has involved himself in many programs in his community and he’s very deserving of this recognition by the province.” - Mayor Murray Scott
“It’s hard to explain why I do it,” he said. “I started doing it and didn’t see any reason not to continue.”
Poplar also manages the school’s junior soccer program, organizes badminton tournaments and plays keeper for the high school boys’ soccer team.
He is also active with the food pantry and breakfast program at the community centre and has demonstrated exceptional skill writing grant applications – one of which secured an $18,000 grant for the food pantry.