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Rebates to Low Income Nova Scotians
PLEASE NOTE: These programs are administered by other organizations and NOT the County of Annapolis. Please contact them directly for any questions or concerns as we do not have any additional information.
Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services and the Salvation Army are working together to provide rebates to low income Nova Scotians struggling with their heating or electrical costs due to financial loss resulting from Covid-19. We are looking to promote these emergency programs to all Nova Scotians that may qualify. Below are the rebate program offerings for 2021-22:
Home Energy Assistance Top-Up (HEAT): $400 rebate for emergency home heating or power bills.
Nova Scotia Covid Relief Fund (NSCR): $400 rebate to help households impacted by the Covid 19 with their home heating or power bills.
Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP): $200 rebate for home heating costs.
Low income Nova Scotians who are eligible for these programs could receive up to $1,000 to help them with their heating/power costs in 2021-22.
Public Statement re Gordonstoun Project
From 2021-09-14 COTW
The Warden read the following statement:
“The residents of Annapolis County have an understandable interest in the status of the Gordonstoun School Project. As the County publicly stated earlier this year, its legal advice is that the motions of the past council approving the conveyance of land and a lease to the developer of the project were invalid. A court application to clarify that issue is scheduled to be heard on November 15th. Any further statement by the County regarding the project will have to wait until that issue is resolved.”
Public Invited to County-Wide Plan Visioning Workshop
The public is invited to join Stantec and County Planners as the development of the provincially-mandated County-Wide Plan continues to move forward.
Based on information gathered from recent public meetings and online surveys, a Visioning Workshop is scheduled for June 29th in Bridgetown.
“We strongly encouraged people to utilize the public engagement tools being offered throughout this project, and they did,” noted Warden Alan Parish. “Residents truly stepped up to share their thoughts, views, and concerns around the development of this County-Wide Plan. Now, as the Plan moves into the next phase, the public is once again being asked to share their vision for the future of Annapolis County.”
According to Annapolis County Planner Victoria Hamilton, the workshop participants will be broken up into groups of 4-8 where such topics as environment, agriculture, housing, economic development, and infrastructure will be discussed and explored. The overall objective is to determine a vision for the County-Wide Plan.
“Vision and goals are the first puzzle pieces that will start the process of establishing zoning for all lands within Annapolis County,” said Hamilton.
The Visioning Workshop is being held on Wednesday, June 29th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm and 6:00 – 9:00 pm. at the Bridgetown Legion (20 Jeffery St.). Two sessions are being offered so people can choose a time that works best for them. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
To ensure a space at one of the workshop tables, or if anyone requires more information, please contact Annapolis County Planners, Victoria Hamilton at vhamilton@annapoliscounty.ca or Brendan Lamb at blamb@annapoliscounty.ca
Public Meeting
PUBLIC GATHER TO CELEBRATE $1.8 MILLION QUEEN STREET MAKEOVER
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY, DECEMBER 2, 2022 – Public and delegates gathered in the community of
Bridgetown for a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate an early Christmas present; a $1.8 million
Queen Street makeover.
The renovation project, which received federal, provincial and municipal funding, commenced in the
spring and was carried out between the intersection of Queen Street/Granville Street and
Queen Street/Centennial Drive at a length of 172 meters. The funding breakdown:
- Federal (Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) - $200,000
- Provincial Letter of Intent (Bridgetown Dissolution) - $671,079
- County of Annapolis (Municipal Reserves) - $1,011,812
“Safe and reliable roadways are essential to keep residents moving around our community. The upgrades we celebrate today will help Bridgetown continue to be a safe and inclusive place to live, work and do business,” said Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities. “By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country’s economy, increasing the resiliency of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.”
“Cities and towns know best what their communities need, where the gaps are and how best to resolve them. Investments from the Canada Community Building Fund allow municipalities to invest in public infrastructure that addresses local priorities.” -The Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
“This project truly demonstrates how community success can be achieved when all levels of government work together," said Annapolis County Warden Alex Morrison. “This partnership, along with all the support of local stakeholders, has provided the Bridgetown community a street that offers enhanced function, accessibility and a beautiful appearance. It is a wonderful depiction of the County’s future endeavours to create more inclusive communities. Everyone is to be congratulated for this tremendous accomplishment."
The project entailed:
- Replaced and upgraded the water system
- Improved fire protection through fire hydrants along Queen St.
- Replaced the old combined sewage collection system with a separate sewage and storm water system to improve the wastewater treatment plant operation
- Removed an unexpected source of contamination from the street (old fuel tank) and remediated area
- Replaced sidewalks to meet accessibility standards
- Added six additional street lights to improve visibility and safety
- Installed advertising banner brackets for community usage and promotion of community events
The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on December 2nd as part of Bridgetown Chamber of
Commerce’s holiday kick-off.
From left: Warden Alex Morrison, Councillor Bruce Prout, former Warden Alan Parish, Councillor David Hudson, and Minister John Lohr