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Job Posting: Lead Hand (Springhill)
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The Municipality of the County of Cumberland is currently accepting resumes for the Lead Hand position in Springhill, NS.
Job Posting: Seasonal Gardener (Parrsboro)
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The Municipality of the County of Cumberland is currently accepting resumes for the Seasonal Gardener position in Parrsboro, NS.
Notice of Adoption By-law to Amend the Municipal Planning Strategy 25-12 and By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 25-13
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Second Reading and Adoption of these By-laws took place on January 28th, 2026 at a Regular Council meeting.
By-law to Amend the Municipal Planning Strategy 25-12
Purpose: To redesignate PID 25224874, 40 Chapel St., Springhill from Residential to Commercial.
This By-law has been reviewed in accordance with s.208 of the MGA and is in effect upon the publishing of this ad.
By-law to Amend the Land Use By-law 25-13
Purpose: To rezone PID 25224874, 40 Chapel St., Springhill from Institutional (INS) Zone to Mixed-use (CMix) Zone.
Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board (1-844-809-0010 /
For a copy, please click here: By-laws - Municipality of Cumberland For further information, please call 902-667-1142, 1-888-756-6262 (toll free), or email
Peter McCracken
Deputy CAO / Municipal Clerk
Requesting Citizen Membership Audit Committee
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The Municipality is looking for an interested resident to serve as a citizen member on the Audit Committee.
Please submit a letter outlining your interest and qualifications by March 27th, 2026.
Email:
Mail: Municipality of Cumberland
Attn: Clerk’s Office
1395 Blair Lake Road
Upper Nappan, NS B4H 3Y4
The Municipality’s Policy on Citizen Appointments, which can be found here: Policies - Municipality of Cumberland, contains information relating to remuneration and reimbursement of travel expenses.
MPS and Land Use Bylaw Review New Open House Dates Scheduled
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This is your chance to help shape how our communities grow and change. This focused review is all about making sure our planning rules are modern, practical, and reflect what matters most to the people who live, work, farm, and do business here.
Curious about what this could mean for your community and future development? Come learn more, see the preliminary ideas, and share your thoughts at one of our open houses. All residents are welcome at all open house sessions.
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