During the last water meter reading process by the Hantsport Water Utility, there were several inaccurate water readings. We are aware of the issue and taking active steps to apply an adjustment to these accounts.

Those with unusual quarterly water bills are welcome to contact our Water Utility Clerk to verify their bills and make arrangements for payment on the revised account balance. Our Water Utility Clerk can be reached by calling 902-798-6983 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Municipality of West Hants, a growing and vibrant community located just 30 minutes from the provincial center, is seeking an experienced professional for the position of Accountant.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accountant provides accounting support and analysis for the Director and other senior staff. 
The candidate will hold post-secondary qualifications in commerce or related business field, an accounting designation (or working towards one), and a minimum of five years accounting related experience. Municipal experience will be considered an asset.

The Municipality of West Hants offers a competitive compensation package. A complete copy of the job description can be obtained pdf here (340 KB) .
Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment and handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Nova Scotia.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV or resume with cover letter to the attention of the undersigned, no later than Friday, August 24, 2018.
Carlee Lowe, Director of Finance
Municipality of the District of West Hants
76 Morison Drive
PO Box 3000, Windsor NS B0N 2T0
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fax: 902-798-8553

The Planning & Heritage Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 16, 2018 has been cancelled.  The next regular meeting will be September 20, 2018.

As per the Council Procedural Policy, July 24th Committee of the Whole and August 14th Council will not be meeting. The next regular meeting of Committee of the Whole will take place on August 28th and Council on September 11th.