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Published: 15 May 2025

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 168 of the Municipal Government Act, Town Council for the Town of Bridgewater, by resolution on May 12, 2025, gave Second and Final Reading to a By-Law 225, A By-Law to amend Chapter 197-Vending By-Law, to permit water related recreation uses. The amendments are now in effect.

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the above noted By-Law may be inspected by members of the public by clicking on Chapter 197.

DATED at Bridgewater, in the County of Lunenburg, Province of Nova Scotia, this 14th day of May, 2025.

Amanda Shupe, Municipal Clerk

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Published: 13 May 2025

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 168 of the Municipal Government Act, Town Council for the Town of Bridgewater, by resolution on May 12, 2025, gave 2nd and Final Reading to Chapter 229, a By-Law to amend Chapter 184 - Tax Exemption for Non-Profit Organizations By-Law to approve tax exemptions for the 2025-2026 fiscal year based on applications received and reviewed in accordance with the By-law's requirements.

 FURTHER TAKE NOTICE the above noted By-law may be inspected by clicking on Chapter 184.

 DATED at Bridgewater, in the County of Lunenburg, Province of Nova Scotia, this 13th day of May, 2025.

Amanda Shupe, Municipal Clerk

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Published: 30 April 2025

The Town of Bridgewater wants your input on zoning changes that will guide new development!

For the past several years, the Town of Bridgewater has been working with the Province of Nova Scotia toward the completion of the new Exit 12A interchange. This major project has opened up more than 125 acres of Town-owned land for future development.
With the interchange now open, we’re now entering the next phase — planning what kind of businesses and industries will be possible in this area.

To do that, the Town needs to update Bridgewater’s Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law to reflect the types of development Council and our community want to attract.

Proposed changes will be focused on two key zones:

• Highway Commercial (C9) – for retail, service, and travel-oriented businesses
• Light Industrial (M2) – for industrial and business uses

We want to hear from you! What kinds of development do you want to see in Bridgewater’s newest business park?

You’re invited to attend a public engagement session to share your ideas! Please join us on Wednesday, May 7, starting at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall, located at 60 Pleasant Street.

For virtual participation, registration is required. To register, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Published: 15 April 2025

TAKE NOTICE that Town Council for the Town of Bridgewater hereby, intends to give 2nd and Final Reading of a proposed By-Law to amend the Vending By-law (Chapter 197) to permit water related recreation uses at Shipyards Landing and Pijinuiskaq Park.

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the proposed By-Law shall be considered by Town Council at the regular meeting scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2025, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 60 Pleasant Street; and

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the above-noted draft By-Law may be inspected by members of the public by clicking this link pdf Doc#  pdf 24-045A_Chapter 197-Vending Bylaw Amendments(784 KB) or by requesting a copy of the document via email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

DATED at Bridgewater, in the County of Lunenburg, Province of Nova Scotia, this 15th day of April, 2025.

Amanda Shupe,
Municipal Clerk

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Published: 15 April 2025

TAKE NOTICE that Town Council for the Town of Bridgewater hereby, intends to give 2nd and Final Reading of an amendment to Chapter 184-Tax Exemption for Non-Profit Organizations that would include the non-profit organizations approved for tax exemption for 2025-2026.

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the proposed amended By-law shall be considered by Town Council at the regular meeting scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2025 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 60 Pleasant Street, Bridgewater.

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the above-noted draft By-law may be inspected by members of the public by clicking on this link pdf Doc#  pdf 25-068_Amendments to Chapter 184-Tax Exemption Bylaw(2.41 MB)  or by requesting a copy of the document via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

DATED at Bridgewater, in the County of Lunenburg, Province of Nova Scotia, this 15th day of April, 2025.

Amanda SHUPE,
Municipal Clerk

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Published: 26 March 2025

Bridgewater Town Council is considering amending the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law to permit single- and two-unit dwellings in conjunction with commercial uses in the Historic Downtown Commercial (C1) Zone. Council is also considering entering into a development agreement to permit a two-storey building at 440 King Street, containing commercial uses and a single-unit residential dwelling.

A Public Hearing will be held by Council at 6:00PM on April 14, 2025, in Council Chambers at Town Hall (60 Pleasant St, Bridgewater), at which time oral presentations and written submissions concerning the proposed amendments will be considered. This is the final opportunity for public input.

A copy of the proposed amendments and development agreement may be obtained from the Community Development Department. For more information, please contact Planner II, Mackenzie Childs at 902-530-4081, or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.bridgewater.ca/DA to see all current applications.

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Published: 26 March 2025

Bridgewater Town Council is considering amending the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law regarding flood risk and development along the LaHave River. These amendments would modify the location of the LaHave River Development Agreement Area, add policy that new development must follow, and create a minimum building elevation for new development along the river.

A Public Hearing will be held by Council at 6:00PM on April 14, 2025, in Council Chambers at Town Hall (60 Pleasant St, Bridgewater), at which time oral presentations and written submissions concerning the proposed amendments will be considered. This is the final opportunity for public input.

A copy of the proposed amendments and development agreement may be obtained from the Community Development Department. For more information, please contact Planner II, Mackenzie Childs at 902-530-4081, or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.bridgewater.ca/DA to see all current applications.

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Published: 26 March 2025

Bridgewater Town Council is considering amendments to Section 5.1.1 of the Land Use By-law to clarify type and location of structures permitted in the abutting yard requirements for commercial zones. If approved by Council, accessory or temporary structures will be permitted within the abutting yard, subject to the existing requirements for an effective vegetative buffer and opaque fence.

A Public Hearing will be held by Council at 6:00PM on April 14, 2025, in Council Chambers at Town Hall (60 Pleasant St, Bridgewater), at which time oral presentations and written submissions concerning the proposed amendments will be considered. This is the final opportunity for public input.

A copy of the proposed amendments may be obtained from the Community Development Department. For more information, please contact Jessica McDonald, MCIP, LPP, Director of Community Development, at 902-541-4368, or via email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or visit www.bridgewater.ca/DA to see all current applications.

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Published: 18 March 2025

BUDGET MEETING ADDED
Please note, an additional Budget Meeting has been added to the Town's meeting schedule for March. Town Council will convene at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025, for further discussion and consideration of the 2025-2026 draft Operating and Capital Budget.

As usual, this meeting will take place at Town Hall, located at 60 Pleasant Street, and it is open to the public. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Town's Facebook page and subsequently archived on the Town's YouTube channel.

For more information about the Town's budget process and how you can provide feedback, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/input.

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Published: 18 March 2025

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 168 of the Municipal Government Act, Town Council for the Town of Bridgewater, by resolution on March 10, 2025, gave 2nd and Final Reading to Chapter 224 - A By-law to amend Chapter 184-Tax Exemption for Non Profit Organizations to change a three-year review to an annual review to ensure tax exemption qualifications remain warranted.

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE the above noted By-law may be inspected by clicking on chapter 184.

DATED at Bridgewater, in the County of Lunenburg, Province of Nova Scotia, this 18th day of March, 2025.

Amanda Shupe, Municipal Clerk

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Published: 06 March 2025

Bridgewater Town Council is considering a map amendment to the Land Use By-law at 169 Hollingsworth Drive. The subject property is currently zoned Single Unit Residential (R1), and the proposed amendment is to rezone the property to Two Unit Residential (R2) to enable a second unit within the existing structure.

A Public Hearing will be held by Council at 6:00PM on March 24, 2025, in Council Chambers at Town Hall (60 Pleasant St, Bridgewater), at which time oral presentations and written submissions concerning the proposed amendments will be considered. This is the final opportunity for public input.

For more information or for a copy of the proposed amendments, please contact Connor MacQuarrie, Planner I, at 902-521-2582, or via email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., visit www.bridgewater.ca/DA to see all current applications.

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Published: 25 February 2025

TAKE NOTICE that Town Council for the Town of Bridgewater hereby, intends to give 2nd and Final Reading of an amendment to Chapter 184-Tax Exemption for Non-Profit Organizations that would necessitate an annual review of properties exempt from property tax to ensure that placement of the tax exemption list remains warranted. 

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the proposed amended By-law shall be considered by Town Council at the regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 24th, 2025 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 60 Pleasant Street, Bridgewater.

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the above-noted draft By-law may be inspected by members of the public by clicking on this  link   pdf Doc# 25-037_document_amendment to Chapter 184 TAx Exemption(8.18 MB)  or by requesting a copy of the document via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

DATED at Bridgewater, in the County of Lunenburg, Province of Nova Scotia, this 25th day of February, 2025.

Amanda SHUPE, 
Municipal Clerk