Municipality of Colchester

Municipality of Colchester Colchester County’s central location is ideal for recreation, shopping, dining, and more!

The Municipality of the County of Colchester is nestled at the head of the famous Bay of Fundy, and is home to long established communities that include Bible Hill, Old Barns, Brookfield, Upper Stewiacke, Salmon River, Valley, Tatamagouche, North River, Debert and Great Village. It is the third largest Municipality by geographic size, the fourth largest by population in Nova Scotia and employs abo

ut 125 full time employees. Home to nearly 38,000 residents, it is one of the few municipalities in the province experiencing positive population growth. Its nearly 3,500 square kilometers of area is home to some of Nova Scotia’s spectacular scenic places and beautiful parks and trail systems, which cover 14 kilometers of diverse landscapes and topography - from the Minas Basin of the Bay of Fundy to the Northumberland Strait, from the Cobequid Mountains to river valleys, from Acadian forests to pastoral landscapes. As a centrally-located municipality, Colchester is surrounded by economic opportunity. Colchester sits at the junction of Highway 102 and the Trans-Canada Highway 104 along the Halifax-Moncton Growth Corridor, approximately an hour from Atlantic Canada’s largest city, Halifax, and a forty-five minute drive from the region’s largest international airport, the Halifax-Stanfield International Airport. Its geographical area also encompasses the towns of Stewiacke and Truro – the latter being the largest town in Nova Scotia, and a key partner in the development and delivery of services to our residents. Together, these elements contribute to the region’s economic stability and hold promising prospects for future growth.

We’re hiring a Cleaner at our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Kemptown.The MRF Cleaner ensures all areas of the fac...
06/11/2026

We’re hiring a Cleaner at our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Kemptown.

The MRF Cleaner ensures all areas of the facility are maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner. Areas of responsibility include the change rooms, kitchen, lunchroom area, public areas, such as offices, education room, washrooms, hallways, stairs and closets. Maintains inventory of all cleaning and safety/PPE and First Aid supplies. Launders, repairs, and maintains inventory of coveralls and other garments. Garbage and recyclable collection and outside litter pickup. Prepare tea/coffee for breaks and meetings, organize kitchen area and wash dishes. Other duties as required. This is a unionized position with CUPE 4106.

Salary: $22.79/hour

This is a permanent full-time position with benefits working a Monday-Friday daytime schedule.

For more information or to apply, visit our website before 4:30 pm on June 24, 2026: https://colchester.applytojobs.ca/

06/11/2026

NOTICE TO SEWER SERVICED RESIDENTS OF GREAT VILLAGE:

Customers of the sewer system are reminded that flushing of any type of cleaning or sanitary wipe is not permitted, even if the package says 'flushable'.

Over the last few weeks we have seen a dramatic increase in the volume of wipes in our sewer system. This has lead to equipment damage and late night maintenance calls, and can also lead to sewer backups. Remember to only flush poo, p*e and toilet paper. '

Happy Pride Month Colchester!While we are unable to hold a flag raising ceremony in person due to our building renovatio...
06/08/2026

Happy Pride Month Colchester!

While we are unable to hold a flag raising ceremony in person due to our building renovations, we will be proudly flying the Pride Flag during Colchester’s Pride week!

We are excited to share that we are going to be supporting many of Truro Pride Society's great events throughout the month!

We are inviting you to join us for our Pride Rocks Challenge and help spread a little colour, kindness, and Pride throughout Colchester.

Paint a colourful rock and hide it somewhere in your community for others to find spreading joy for Pride Month & beyond. Whether you join us at one of our paint parties or gather your own school group, club, friends, or family to create together, everyone is welcome to take part.

Let’s brighten our communities with rainbow rocks, celebrate inclusion, and show our allyship across Colchester! Don’t forget to share a photo and tag Colchester and Truro Pride so we can celebrate with you. Earth Smart Note: Let’s do our part to protect the planet. If you choose to hide your rock for someone else to find, aim to leave them in a space that won’t disrupt the natural environment!

To learn more about the other great Pride Month events and flag raisings happening in Colchester check out Truro Pride Society's Pride month event schedule: www.facebook.com/TruroPrideSociety

Council Committee meets Thursday, June 11 at 6pm. Here's what's on the Agenda:Roll CallApproval of AgendaApproval of Min...
06/08/2026

Council Committee meets Thursday, June 11 at 6pm. Here's what's on the Agenda:

Roll Call

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Business Arising

Action Items:

Art Purchase Policy Amendments

Seed Radar Sign Deployment

Information Items:

Award of Tatamagouche Sewer Replacement Tender

MacElmon Roundabout and Servicing

Director's Report

Adjournment

All Council/ Council Committee/ Committee Presentation meetings are open to the public and livestreamed via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//streams

06/02/2026

One day last week, a garbage truck experienced a fire within its load and was required to safely offload the contents in a nearby parking lot. Local firefighters responded quickly and successfully extinguished the fire.

It appears the cause may have been batteries or a battery-operated device improperly disposed of in the garbage. Batteries can ignite when damaged or compacted inside collection trucks, creating serious safety risks for drivers, firefighters, and the public.

Please DO NOT place batteries in your recycling or garbage bags. Please dispose of batteries safely by taking them to a battery drop off location, usually your local pharmacies and Enviro-Depots. Call Helpline 902-895-4777 to find the nearest one to you.
Town of Truro Town of Stewiacke Municipality of Colchester

06/01/2026

Please be advised that the sidewalk on Old Court House Branch will be closed from June 1 to June 5. The Contractor will be on site during this time to complete outstanding project work.

06/01/2026

Starting Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Municipal Staff will be completing necessary maintenance and cleaning on our sewer system through East Mountain from Mingo Road to Valley Crossroads. It is recommended that you keep toilet covers closed during cleaning and run water to fill drain traps after work is complete. Work is expected to take several weeks to complete. Traffic control will be in place during this time.

This week, is Access Awareness Week and the Municipality of Colchester is proud to be flying the Access Awareness flag b...
06/01/2026

This week, is Access Awareness Week and the Municipality of Colchester is proud to be flying the Access Awareness flag beginning Sunday May 31st through to Saturday June 6th. Access Awareness Week Nova Scotia is driven by a single goal; to change the narrative for persons with disabilities. The 2026 theme is Disability Justice: Stronger Together, First Voice Leading Change.

Due to renovations, we are unable to host a flag-raising ceremony this year. However, we want to emphasize the importance of this week and the opportunity it provides for us all to come together to listen, learn, and take action on our commitments to tear down physical and systemic barriers.

Partnership is what drives this work and helps ensure its success. The Municipality of Colchester is proud to work alongside organizations and groups represented on our Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee. We encourage everyone to check out the information resources and community event opportunities happening during Access Awareness Week.

Together, we can build a more accessible Colchester where everyone can participate fully and diversity of ability is valued and respected.

𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗗
Squeeze The Day: Community Event – Lemonaid Stand Society
Lemonaid Stand Society
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟲𝘁𝗵 | 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 -𝟯:𝟬𝟬 | 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁
Come by Colchester’s Information Table to learn more about our Accessibility initiatives and Active Transportation in Colchester

𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘
www.nsleo.com/aawns-events
www.lemonaidstand.ca




Above Photo: From Left to right - Tammy Higgins (Lemonaid Stand Society Member & Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee Member), Sarah Pearson (Equity Diversity Inclusion & Accessibility Coordinator – Colchester), and Michelle Tibbets-Wood (Executive Director - Lemonaid Stand Society) holding the Access Awareness Week Flag.

CLOSURE NOTICE – LOWER TRURO SPRINGThe Municipality of Colchester will be officially decommissioning the Lower Truro Spr...
06/01/2026

CLOSURE NOTICE – LOWER TRURO SPRING

The Municipality of Colchester will be officially decommissioning the Lower Truro Spring on, or after, June 15th, 2026. The decision to close the spring was made due to health, safety, and liability concerns at the existing site.

Following the closure, residents are encouraged to transition to alternative water sources, such as the new Public Water Station at the Fundy Discovery Site, located at 84 Tidal Bore Road, Lower Truro.

Council meets tonight (Thursday, May 28) at 6pm. Here's what's on the Agenda:Roll CallAppointment of SolicitorPublic Hea...
05/28/2026

Council meets tonight (Thursday, May 28) at 6pm. Here's what's on the Agenda:

Roll Call

Appointment of Solicitor

Public Hearing - Amendments to the Colchester Land Use By-law for Lands at PID 20045761, Greenfield

Public Hearing - Administrative Amendments to the Colchester Land Use By-law and Municipal Planning Strategy

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Business Arising

Standing Committee Reports and Recommendations

Action Items:

Newsletter - Community Resource Insert Request

Glenholme Solar Project - Natural Forces Solar

Wind Projects Community Benefit Fund

Area Rates and Budgets 2026/27

Jockey/Booster Pump, Debert Water Utility

East End/Salmon River CN Overhead Bridge

Correspondence

Information Items:

Deer Study 2026

Council Reports

In-camera:

Audit Committee Minutes (closed session portion)

Negotiations (2)

Personnel

Adjournment

All Council/ Council Committee/ Committee Presentation meetings are open to the public and livestreamed via YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com//streams

Address

1 Church Street
Truro, NS
B2N3Z5

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19028973150

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