Town Hall Hours
The public offices located at Town Hall (including Finance, Community Development, and Engineering) at 60 Pleasant Street in Bridgewater, are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily from September 1 to June 30.
During the summer months, from July 1 to August 31, Town Hall public hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I’m moving and would like my water disconnected, who do I talk to?
Let the revenue clerk or cashier know the time and date you will want the water disconnected, arrange access for the technicians to remove the meter, if no one is connecting, and leave us your new mailing address.
When is my garbage collected, I’m new in town?
G.E.s All Trucking handles garbage collection for the town. A copy of the schedule for regular waste collection, as well as special waste collections, can be obtained from the receptionist or on this page of our website.
NEW! R6RECYCLES Mobile App
Don’t miss a waste collection day again! The R6RECYCLES app can be downloaded to Apple and Android devices through your handheld's store. It includes your Collection Calendar, the "What Goes Where?" tool, and the Waste Sorting Game.
Don’t have a smartphone or computer? Call (902) 543-2991 to sign up for automated phone call reminders about your collection day.
Can I burn leaves in my yard?
No, but there are special clean-up days for heavy items and leaves. Burning is no longer permitted in the town.
I don’t deserve this parking ticket.
The general office only takes payments. You may talk to the police department, and in particular, the officer who issued the ticket.
Can you tell me how much my bill is?
The Department of Finance and Administration has records of all accounts billed and current balances, and is willing to advise you of the status of your account. You can reach them at 902-543-4651.
My water line broke and my basement is flooding, can you help me?
During the day, call 543-4651 (found in the blue pages under Governments, Municipal – all our departments are listed here), and we will send someone immediately. After hours please call our emergency number at: 902-543-5142.
I need a marriage license, where do I get one?
For information on marriage licenses, please contact the nearest Access Nova Scotia centre or visit https://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-marriage-licence for more information.
My neighbour’s dog roams and barks all night, can you help me?
If a dog is disturbing the peace,you can call 527-0063 which will put you in contact with the individual at the Bridgewater Police Department responsible for enforcing any concerns/complaints with respect to the Dog Bylaw.
My assessment notice is wrong, can you correct it?
The Provincial Assessment Office is responsible for your assessment notice, and you should contact them. They are located on Logan Road. Telephone: 902-543-2267