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Electoral Boundary Public Consultations

Electoral Boundary Public Consultations

The Municipality of the County of Antigonish will be hosting a series of public consultation sessions to present and collect public feedback on the District Boundary Scenarios. Please join us at one of the sessions.

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Antigonish Town & County Councils Vote to Reaffirm Request for Consolidation

Antigonish Town & County Councils Vote to Reaffirm Request for Consolidation

At two emergency Council Meetings held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, both Town and County Councils voted to confirm their decision on consolidation.

“Municipal [Town] Council confirms its October 20, 2022, request that the Provincial Government consolidate the Municipality of the County of Antigonish and the Town of Antigonish into one municipal unit through special legislation.”

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Electoral Boundary Review Suspended

Electoral Boundary Review Suspended

The Province has asked the County and Town to reconfirm their request for consolidation.  Because this decision will affect how the boundary review proceeds, public meetings are suspended until after Municipal Council’s Tuesday, January 30 emergency meeting where a decision will be made.

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A Hometown Holiday

A Hometown Holiday

CHRISTMAS ON MAIN Friday, November 24, 2023 6 p.m. on Main Street between Church Street and College Street Antigonight Pop Up Event Thirsty Elf Hot Chocolate - Sponsored by StFX Family Christmas Photos - Lisa Delorey will be in Town Hall (Recreation Entrance) taking...

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COUNCIL APPROVES 2023-24 MUNICIPAL BUDGET

COUNCIL APPROVES 2023-24 MUNICIPAL BUDGET

(Antigonish, Nova Scotia) On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Municipal Council approved its $19,200,000 2023/24 Municipal Operating Budget and $8,500,000 Capital Budget. Municipal Council approved the budget with no increases to the residential tax rate, commercial tax rate or...

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Antigonish: Exploration of Consolidation

Antigonish: Exploration of Consolidation

In the fall of 2021, both Town and County Councils voted to explore the potential for the two municipal units to become one. The next part of the exploration phase involves hearing from you, the residents of Antigonish. In the coming weeks, we will be announcing our...

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Municipal Administration Office Reopening to Public

Municipal Administration Office Reopening to Public

      On Monday, January 17th the Municipal Administration Office will reopen to the public. If transactions can be done digitally or via telephone that is highly encouraged. We will have a limit of 10 people permitted in our lobby. The Public Works Building remains...

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ANTIGONISH TOWN & COUNTY COUNCIL VOTE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH CONSOLIDATION

Town and County to Explore Consolidation

At two separate Special Council Meetings held on Monday, September 13, 2021, both Town and County Councils voted to investigate and gather the information needed to consider consolidating the two municipalities into one regional government. “The Town and County of...

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Municipal Office Re-Opening to the Public

Municipal Office Re-Opening to the Public

On Monday, June 7th we will be re-opening to the public. To support your health and safety we have public health practices in place. If you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, please call 811.   - We are not taking drop in meetings. For an appointment or...

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Municipal and Public Works Office Closure

Municipal and Public Works Office Closure

On the advice of the Government of Nova Scotia and the Chief Public Health Officer, the Municipal Office and the Public Works Building will be closed to the public starting at 9:00am Wednesday April 28, 2021. Municipal staff will remain on site. The Beech Hill...

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Notice to Antigonish County Water Utility Customers

Notice to Antigonish County Water Utility Customers

On November 25, 2020, the Municipality of the County of Antigonish received a decision from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) to amalgamate the two existing water utilities (Fringe and Lower South River & Area) into one utility named the Antigonish...

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Winter Parking Regulations

Winter Parking Regulations

The Municipality of the County of Antigonish wishes to advise that from December 1, 2020 to April 15, 2021, Winter Parking Regulations will be in effect for roads and streets under its jurisdiction. During this period, parking of vehicles on County owned streets and...

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A Hometown Christmas

A Hometown Christmas

We are excited to partner with the Town of Antigonish and some local businesses and organizations to offer activities for families to participate in, in a safe and socially distant manner during the Holiday Season! Check them out here:  

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