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Winter Parking

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Published: Wednesday, 08 December 2021 11:25

Please Note

Residents are reminded that the Winter Parking By-Laws are in effect during snowstorms.

Please avoid parking on streets 1 hour after a snowstorm has started until 2 hours after the snow has finished allowing our Public Works crew to safely plow the snow.

Seniors Care Grant

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Published: Monday, 29 November 2021 15:44

Beginning Wednesday, December 1, 2021, Service Nova Scotia & Internal Services will deliver a new grant program on behalf of the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care.

The Seniors Care Grant will be an annual reimbursement program of up to $500 to help cover the costs of household services. It can be used to reimburse costs for such things as snow removal, home repairs, lawn care, grocery delivery, and more. It is available to homeowners and renters.

The applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the program:

  • They must still reside in their home
  • The property or lease agreement must be in their name or include their name
  • They are 65 years of age or over
  • They have an annual household net income of $37,500 or less

Applicants can submit online at Seniors Care Grant or by paper. Paper applications will be available at MLA offices as well as Access Nova Scotia Offices starting on December 1st.

Applicants have until May 31, 2022, to apply for the grant. For more information please visit Seniors Care Grant or call 1.800.670.4357.

Efficiency Nova Scotia

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Published: Thursday, 10 June 2021 10:26

Did you know?? You can book a hassle-free pick-up of your old fridge or freezer with Efficiency NS. Go to Fridge and Freezer Recycling for information and download the pdf Retire Your Appliances poster (155 KB) .

Land Use By-Law Notice of Passage

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Published: Wednesday, 19 May 2021 13:18

First Reading: April 19th, 2021
Public Hearing: May 13th, 2021
Second Reading: May 18th, 2021

The Land Use By-Law for the Town of Shelburne Schedule "A" has been amended for PID# 80143563 on King St. which is currently zoned partial Residential (R-1) and partial Commercial (C-1) to be zoned fully
Commercial.

It was passed after 2nd reading by Town Council on May 18th, 2021.

The Nova Scotia Municipal Government Act provides for the right of appeal of this decision. Appeals must be made to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (1-855-442-4448) or email board@novascotia.ca within fourteen (14) days of the publication of this notice.

Download a  pdf copy of the by-law (980 KB)  or contact the Executive Coordinator at clerk@ town.shelburne.ns.ca or (902) 875-2991 ext. 8.