DesBrisay Museum Term Job Opportunities

The DesBrisay Museum is seeking to fill the following positions:
- Heritage Advisory Committee HAC Assistant (Term)
- Museum Interpreter (Term)

For a description of the HAC Assistant position, please click here.

For a description of the Museum Interpreter position, please click here.

Resume packages can be dropped off at the DesBrisay Museum or e-mailed to DesBrisay Museum Director Barbara Thompson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

A BUS for Bridgewater?

The Town of Bridgewater is undertaking a study to look at the potential of creating a public transit system for Bridgewater.

Join us on Wednesday, November 30th. from 6 to 8 p.m. at the NSCC Campus on High Street.

We want to hear your ideas: Would a bus help you? Where do you need to go? When do you need to get there? Everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

Back-In Angle Parking

Okay, so what IS back-in angle parking and why is it being implemented?
As part of the Take Back The Riverbank project, back-in angle has been introduced on King Street between Old Bridge and Phoenix Street. 

Back-in angle parking is exactly what it sounds like: parking spaces on an angle to the street that are designed to have vehicles back-in in order to park.

There are several reasons why back-in angle parking was chosen for this part of King Street.

First, it's a more efficient use of space! Traditional parallel parking takes up more curbside space, so back-in angle parking allows us to accommodate more cars on the street!

Back-in angle parking can be done in three easy steps:
1) When you're approaching an open space, slow and signal your intent to turn.
2) Stop just ahead of the parking space.
3) Reverse and turn into the space.

Something to remember: Treat back-in angle parking the same way you would treat parallel parking -- never cross the yellow centreline to pull nose-first into a back-in angle parking space on the "wrong" side of the road. It's illegal and you will receive a ticket.

When it's time to go, the added benefit of back-in angle parking is that your car is already pointing forward, nose-out, facing the street, so you have a clear field of vision in all directions and it's easy to see if there is traffic coming toward.

Also, it's important to remember that back-in angle parking is only being used for only the 11 spaces between Old Bridge and Phoenix Street. South and north on King Street, standard curbside parallel parking still exists, plus you have larger parking lots such as the North Parkade, the Town Centre Lot, and the O'Neill Parking Lot. In total, in and around Downtown Bridgewater there are more than 250 public and permit parking spaces on the West side of the LaHave River alone, so you have plenty of parking options to choose from!

Help plan the future of our open spaces!

The Whimsical Children’s Store -- Donations needed

The Whimsical Children’s Store is in need of donations of gently used items that a child 4 to 10 years old might like to purchase for a parent, sibling, relative or loved one.

If you would like to donate such items please bring them to the ARK at 655 King Street in Bridgewater, Monday to Friday between 9 am and 3 pm.

The Whimsical Children’s Store is a unique Christmas shopping experience designed with kids in mind. With the help of volunteers, children shop amongst gingerbread houses, miniature Christmas trees, gingerbread kids and gumdrops to purchase gifts that will amaze, wow or even cause the gift recipient to howl with laughter. What makes the experience so unique is that only the child knows what’s under the wrapping, provided of course that they can keep a secret.

This year the Whimsical Children’s Store is Saturday December 3rd at the Michelin Social Club, from 10 am to 2 pm. Admission is a donation to the Food Bank.

Brought to you by: Bridgewater Christmas on the LaHave Committee, the Skilled Trades and Exploration Program (STEP) at Park View Education Centre, the Michelin Social Club, the ARK on King Street, product donors and volunteers.

Open Spaces Walk

Energize your business!

Is your business or organization interested in smart energy solutions?

The Bridgewater Energy Partnership will offer practical workshops, information, and project opportunities related to everything from renewables to energy efficiency, to emerging markets. Be part of the solution, and realize the benefits of smart energy for your organization and your community.

The Partnership launches on Tuesday, September 27, at NSCC, so join the Partnership today! RSVP required to attend the workshop. See www.EnergizeBridgewater.ca/partnership for more info or contact Leon de Vreede at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 902-541-4390

Positive response to dry well challenges in Lunenburg County

REMO: Positive response to dry well challenges in Lunenburg County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 21, 2016

A friend in need is a friend indeed, and there’s perhaps no better example of that than the response to the recent near-draught conditions seen across the five partner municipalities under the umbrella of Lunenburg County’s Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO).

While three municipalities within REMO (the Town of Bridgewater, Town of Lunenburg, and Town of Mahone Bay) do not have a shortage of water supply, many residents in the two other partners units – the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL) and the Municipality of the District of Chester (MODC) – are coping with dwindling water supplies resulting from the extremely dry conditions.

In keeping with its “neighbor helping neighbor” policy, REMO has worked to help established some self-serve water refilling stations and free shower facilities for residents of rural areas who may find themselves with dry wells and challenging conditions.

Heather MacKenzie-Carey, the Lunenburg County REMO Coordinator, said that the response from all three towns, a number of businesses, and provincial bodies to supply help to rural neighbors has been a beacon of community spirit, cooperation, and hope.

“This has been a really great example of government and business partnerships working well to quickly address community issues,” she said.

For a list of available resources go to: www.modl.ca and www.chester.ca, or follow @RegionalEMO on Twitter, or see the attached list below.

You can also help REMO to track dry wells by filling out the survey on the MODL and MODC websites or by calling your local municipal office.

For more information, contact:

Heather MacKenzie-Carey
Regional Emergency Management Coordinator- Lunenburg Co.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
902 543-8650

List of Resource Sites

Mahone Bay Marina and Wharf
684 Main St. Mahone Bay water container refill at wharf tap
Showers 9am-9pm (bring personal soap, towels etc)

Grave’s Island Provincial Park
230 Graves Island Road Chester
Sunday thru Thursday 10am-8pm
Water refill & showers available (check in at registration office)

Rissers Beach Provinical Park
5366 Hwy 331, Crescent Beach
Water refill tap & showers available
Sunday thru Thursday 10am-8pm
(check in at registration desk)

Sites Added Sept. 16, 2016

Lunenburg County Lifestyle Center (LCLC)
135 North Park St.
Showers & drinking water bottle refill
7am-9pm
(Register at guest services counter)

Shipyard’s Landing
210 King St.
Self-serve water bottle refilling station
7am-7pm

TIR Hebbville Base
469 Jubilee Road
Monday- Friday 7:00am-4:30pm
Water container refilling

Lunenburg Board of Trade Campground
11 Blockhouse Hill Road
Town of Lunenburg
Self-serve water container refilling

Michelin Social Club
221 Logan Road Bridgewater
Showers & drinking water bottle refill
During normal hours of operation www.michelinsocialclub.com

Please note, for all sites, water refill is for residential use only (no bulk trucks). Residents must supply and fill their own containers and bring any personal care shower supplies required.

Town of Bridgewater, LCLC offer reliable drinking water, showers to those enduring water shortage

Town of Bridgewater, LCLC offer reliable drinking water, showers to those enduring water shortage

September 16, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Town of Bridgewater, the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre (LCLC), and REMO are working together to help make sure the residents of Lunenburg County have access to safe, secure drinking water and a place to take a shower as extremely dry conditions persist across our region.

Mayor David Walker said on Friday morning that while the Town's water supply remains at an acceptable level, there's recognition that residents in rural areas of the county are struggling with well water levels.

"Bridgewater is ready to help those in need," he said. "The Town will be setting up a residential water-filling station at Shipyards Landing utilizing a two-tap, free-standing panel that was originally built for the Growing Green Sustainability Festival three years ago."

The filling station is for residential use only and will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., beginning on Friday afternoon. Residents should bring and be prepared to fill their own containers.

Meanwhile, for residents of the county who lack the well water to have a shower, Andrew Tanner, the chairman of the LCLC's Board of Directors, said that the facility's showers will be available to the public daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

"For anyone coming in to use the showers at the LCLC, we just ask that you bring your own towels, soap and personal care supplies," Mr. Tanner said. "All you have to do is check in with our Guest Services desk in the Galleria upon your arrival."

The LCLC also has a water-filling station that is designed for smaller, hand-held sport bottles for individual users. Anyone needing to fill a larger container is asked to use the water-filling station at Shipyards Landing.

Vital info:

Shipyards Landing
Water-filling station
Located at 210 King Street
Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily

Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre
Showers and personal bottle-filling station
Located at 135 North Park Street in Bridgewater
Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

For more information, please contact:

David Walker
Mayor, Town of Bridgewater
902-527-6312

Andrew Tanner
Chairman, Lunenburg County Multipurpose Centre Board
902-529-0081

Heather Mackenzie-Carey
REMO Coordinator
902-212-0035

Voluntary watering ban in parts of Bridgewater

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2016. WE ARE PLEASED TO ADVISE THAT THE VOLUNTARY WATERING BAN IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY WATERING BAN

From the Public Service Commission of Bridgewater

Due to water system upgrades currently underway and excessively dry conditions, THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF BRIDGEWATER requests residences serviced by the Westside Boosted Zone limit water consumption to essential usage, and specifically refrain from watering lawns and washing cars.

The voluntary water ban is requested for the month of August if you live in the area of:

- Desbrisay Drive

- Olympiad Avenue

- Pinecrest Boulevard

- Sunset Avenue

- Cresthaven Court

- Jubilee Road, from Desbrisay Drive to Olympiad Avenue

- and Smith Avenue, from Desbrisay Drive to Olympiad Avenue

The voluntary watering ban is needed in order to relieve demand on the system to reduce the possibility of an interruption in water service.

The Public Service Commission regrets any inconvenience this may cause our customers.

Proposed BID initiative for King Street defeated

Proposed BID initiative for King Street defeated

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 3, 2016

BRIDGEWATER – The votes have been tabulated and a proposal to establish a Business Improvement District in Bridgewater has been defeated.

Town Council had formally greenlit the voting process on a proposal to introduce a levy on commercial properties and establish a Business Improvement District in the King Street area on May 30.

The request came from the Business Improvement District (BID) Steering Committee, which has been working with the Bridgewater Development Association and Town staff for more than two years on a BID proposal.

A total of 68 ballots were received, with 23 ballots cast in favour of the BID proposal and area rate levy, while 45 were cast against the proposal.

Voter turnout was approximately 40 per cent, as some 170 commercial property and business owners in the downtown core were eligible to vote.

A report from Town staff will go to Bridgewater Town Council at the August 8 regular Town Council meeting.

Public Consultations -- South Shore-St.Margarets

Bernadette Jordan, the Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margarets, would like to invite you to any of the public consultations/town halls that are being hosted in the upcoming weeks. Each town hall has a particular area of focus, and discussions and questions about any of the work under the Federal portfolio will be welcomed. Topics include Climate change, Employment Insurance Services, Electoral Reform and Canada Post.

For more information on location, dates and times, please see the attached poster.