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Municipal Offices & Worksite Remain Temporarily Closed to the Public

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Published: 29 May 2020

To reduce the impacts of COVID-19 in our communities and on municipal operations, our municipal offices and worksites remain closed to the public. We are working on our Reopening Plan and aiming to be open at reduced capacity on June 5th.

Some staff have begun the transition back to the office while others remain working from home but all of them remain available. Contact information for all staff can be found here. 

Please call our office at 902-798-8391, visit our website or watch our Facebook page for information in advance of visiting us as we will be posting updated information regarding our reopening.

To schedule an appointment related to Building Permit Applications, purchase water tokens or make a delivery, please call 902-798-8391 ext.308.

We ask that you do not enter our municipal office or worksites if you:
* are feeling unwell, or
* have travelled outside of Canada within the past 14 days, or 
* are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus).

Budget Meeting Discussions Continue June 1&3, 2020

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Published: 28 May 2020

Join us through Facebook Livestream for on-going budget meeting discussions on both June 1 and 3, 2020 starting at 5:30pm.

COVID-19 Impacts on Summer Program and Hants Aquatic Centre

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Published: 18 May 2020

Our Community Development team is working hard to safely adapt our traditional recreation opportunities during these unprecedented times. Unfortunately, due to safety concerns and provincial restrictions, we are unable to offer summer programs and the Hants Aquatic Centre and the Visitor Information facilities will remain closed.

Remember: We have incredible outdoor spaces to enjoy being active and playful in…
- Irishmans Road Recreation Site, Newport Station
- The Causeway Trail, Windsor
- Haliburton House Museum trails and grounds, Windsor
- The Foundry Field, Hantsport
- The Eldridge Road Recreation Site, Falmouth
- The Cheverie Salt Marsh, Cheverie
- and so many more…

Check out our website for a full list: https://www.westhants.ca/recreation-sites.html

We want to assure you that as our new normal emerges, we will be looking for new and creative ways to continue adapting our municipal service to meet the needs of our residents. We will be working closely with our partners and businesses to create opportunities such as staycations and safe travels throughout our region and to plan for a strong future.

Please remember that it is more important than ever to follow social distancing guidelines. Please remember that all activities must follow provincial and municipal state of emergency guidelines: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/

We miss you and cannot wait to see you again!

Landfill Re-Opens (by appointment) June 1st

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Published: 22 May 2020

The West Hants Landfill, owned and operated by GFL Environmental, will re-open to the public for residential waste disposal on June 1st. 

To ensure the safety of their customers, and that social distancing standards are maintained, disposal will be by appointment only, at this time. Appointments can be booked for Monday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm by calling 902-757-2308. Debit or credit are preferred but cash will be accepted.

Please note - the landfill does not accept recycles, electronics or tires.