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News from the March 25, 2026, meeting of Cumberland municipal council
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Cumberland approves rezoning of Springhill, Port Howe properties
Cumberland municipal council approved second reading of an amendment to the Land Use By-Law to permit the development of a self-storage facility on Junction Road in Springhill.
The property, which was one time housed the NSLC, is 3,965 square metres of vacant land.
The property owner is looking to create self-storage facility on the subject lands. The facility would consist of two 20x80ft storage containers, which will house individual self-storage units.
Council also approved second reading of an amendment to the Land Use By-Law that will rezone a portion of land at 3544 Kolbec Rd., Port Howe from Agriculture to Commercial Recreation.
This will permit the development of a campground on five acres of a 40-acre plot of land.
The subject property is a waterfront lot located along the River Philip.
Call for Citizen Members - Accessibility Advisory Committee
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The Accessibility Advisory Committee is a group of citizens and municipal staff who want to help make Cumberland more accessible.
Accessibility is making it easier for people with disabilities to live full lives. The committee’s job is to give advice to Council about accessibility in the Municipality.
Please send a letter of interest by Friday, April 10, 2026.
A letter of interest explains what kinds of perspectives and experiences you could bring to the committee.
If you have questions, or would like to be on the committee, please reach the Community Engagement Coordinator at
Letters of interest can be sent to
Mail: Municipality of Cumberland County
Attn: Clerk's Office
1395 Blair Lake Rd.
Upper Nappan, NS
B4H 3Y4
The Terms of Reference will tell you details about the committee.
The Policy on Citizen Appointments will tell you about things like the honorarium. https://www.cumberlandcounty.ns.ca/.../65.../file.html
Help Shape the Future of Cumberland County
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Help shape the future of Cumberland
The Municipality of Cumberland is reviewing its Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw. Your input matters! Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your feedback on the direction of growth, land use, and community priorities.
Complete the MPS and LUB Review Survey:
https://form.jotform.com/FBM_Planning/cumberland-mps-and-lub-review
Your voice will help guide planning decisions that affect housing, businesses, community development, and the places we live and work. Please share the survey with neighbours, organizations, and anyone with an interest in the future of our communities.
New Energy Building Codes Coming Into Effect April 1
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Nova Scotia is adopting updated energy efficiency codes designed to reduce energy use in housing and small buildings.
The new energy efficiency codes will come into effect on April 1, 2026.
These changes support provincial targets for reducing greenhouse gas and carbon emissions. They also align Nova Scotia’s standards with national energy efficiency goals. The implementation is part of a four-year phased plan to improve the energy performance of buildings across the province.
Municipal flags at half-mast in memory of Roger MacIsaac
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Flags at municipal properties within the Municipality of Cumberland are flying at half-mast in memory and honour of long time Town and County employee Roger MacIsaac, who passed away on Saturday following an illness.
In 2021 he joined the Municipality of Cumberland as a Special Projects Officer. Most notably, he was the project lead for the construction of the new Pugwash Library, which opened in 2023, and the Springhill Fire Station, which opened just last year.
After working with the Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development, he joined the staff at the Town of Amherst in 1998. MacIsaac was Amherst’s Director of Community and Economic Development until his retirement 2016. During his tenure with the Town he oversaw a number of functions including Parks & Recreation, the Amherst Stadium and Business Development.
MacIsaac was instrumental in the recruitment and attraction of businesses like Gordons Food Services, Staples, Maritime Pride Eggs and many others to the Amherst area. He was instrumental in the redevelopment of South Albion Street, beginning with the relocation of the “Highways Garage” to the industrial park and continuing through the establishment of Superstore, Walmart, Kent. He also oversaw the major renovation of the Amherst Stadium, the conversion of Amherst’s streetlights to LED technology and the redevelopment Amherst’s former town hall into the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre.
“Roger was a “go-to” guy – he knew how to get things done. He was a respected colleague to all in both municipalities and a good friend who will be greatly missed”, Cumberland CAO Greg Herrett said.