Municipality of Chester

08/31/2026

The Chester Connection Trail (Rail Trail) will be closed from Tuesday, September 1 at 8:00 a.m. to Friday, September 4 at 5:00 p.m., at the Barry's Brook overpass. There will be no access to Castle Rock during this time.

The Goat Lake overpass trail closure still remains in place until October 30, 2026. This is due to the Highway 103 twinning construction project and affects the Goat Lake - Highway 103 overpass. Trail users cannot pass through this site during the closure.

For updates, please visit chester.ca/news or call 902-275-3490.

08/31/2026

🎸🤠 IT’S ALMOST HERE! 🤠🎸

Country at the Cross Music Festival is taking over the New Ross Fairgrounds on September 12th for a full day of LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC, food, and a night market! 🌾🎶

And check out this STACKED lineup 👇

🎤 Hank Middleton
🎤 Kyle O’Brien
🎤 Clark & Winter
🎤 Lucas Whitehead
🎤 Jackie Putnam
🎤 Jessica Russell
🎤 Tyler Salsman
🎤 Ken MacPherson
🎤 Keven Daken
🎤 Ryan Harvey
🎤 Ruth Manning

⏰ Music kicks off at 3:00 PM and runs right into the evening!

🎟️ FREE WILL ADMISSION — bring your friends, bring the family, grab some food, shop the night market, and enjoy an incredible day of East Coast country music!

📍 New Ross Fairgrounds
📅 September 12, 2026
🎶 LIVE MUSIC | FOOD | NIGHT MARKET

Come make a day of it with us! 🤎

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08/28/2026

Thanks for this reminder, Region 6 Solid Waste Management. Kaizer Meadow accepts household hazardous waste at no charge for residents. Please contact our Recycling Coordinator at [email protected] or 902-275-1312 for more information on commercial disposal.

Household Hazardous Waste Depots (HHW) accept waste from residents only.

Municipalities subsidize the cost so residents can drop off their HHW for FREE. These depots can not accept HHW from businesses since different provincial rules apply.

To find your local HHW, please visit: www.region6swm.ca

08/27/2026

🗓 Save the date: September 30, 2026, at the Golden Age Club, New Ross Fair Grounds
♻ Join Emily Key from the Municipality of Chester and Angela Taylor from Region 6 Solid Waste Management for a presentation on solid waste management in Nova Scotia and discussing EPR and our enhanced recycling system.

08/27/2026

ALO is back from summer break and excited to welcome learners to our fall programs!

Our September classes begin on September 14, and registration is NOW OPEN for anyone who would benefit from improving their literacy, numeracy, digital skills, or preparing for the CAEC.

If someone comes to mind—a client, friend, family member, or community member—please share it with them. We'd love to help them get started.

You can also send interested learners our way:

• Location: 215 Dominion Street, Bridgewater, ALO office
• Call or Text: 902-930-4555
• Email: [email protected]

Thank you for helping us spread the word.

08/26/2026

08/20/2026

From the Department of Natural Resources:

August 20, 2026
NOTICE OF AIRBORNE GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY AND LOW-FLYING AIRCRAFT

The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Geoscience and Mines Branch, is advising residents that a province-wide airborne geophysical survey program will begin in Cape Breton in late August and continue across Nova Scotia over the coming months.

Operations are expected to continue in Cape Breton for approximately four to five weeks before moving to other areas of the province. Sanders Geophysics Limited will conduct the survey on behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia.

During survey operations, residents may observe low-flying aircraft travelling along systematic flight lines during daylight hours. All flights will be conducted in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and applicable aviation safety requirements.

The survey will collect high-resolution magnetic gradient and gamma-ray spectrometric data along flight lines spaced approximately 250 metres apart. The data will improve understanding of Nova Scotia’s geology and be made publicly available through provincial geoscience databases to support mineral exploration and other geoscience applications.

For additional information or questions about the survey program, contact the Geoscience and Mines Branch at [email protected].

https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/05/04/project-gather-data-support-mineral-exploration

08/19/2026

**SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE**

Please be advised that Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Monday, August 24th at 8:30 a.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers.

The meeting will address the following two items:

* An In Camera Legal Matter
* Hubbards Sidewalk Update

Thank you.

08/18/2026

WellNS is asking Nova Scotians to participate in their 2026 Mental Wellness Survey - Child, Youth & Family Edition. This confidential and anonymous survey will guide programs and policies that support mental wellness in NS. This particular survey focuses specifically on children aged 4-12 years (caregiver reported) and youth 13-17 years (youth and caregiver reported). Find the survey on the WellNS website at

Welcome! WellNS is a group of researchers focused on improving mental wellness in Nova Scotia. Our goal is to learn more about the factors that affect mental health so we can help build healthier, more connected, and resilient communities. We believe in openness, collaboration, and ensuring mental h...

08/18/2026

The new outdoor shelter at the Haughn Natural Area in Middle River is coming along! Framing is complete and the roof is scheduled to go on this week.