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Published: 11 August 2026

Please be advised that there will be a Special Virtual Council Meeting on Monday. August 24, 2026 at 12:00 noon.  The meeting is to discuss:
a) Intermunicipal Agreement for Exit 12A Substation
b) Conveyance of Public Streets: Cedar Drive and Hollow Drive
c) any other matters requiring immediate attention

Anyone wishing to view the meeting should contact the Municipal Clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be provided with a link to the meeting.  The agenda and supporting documents will be posted on the Friday before the meeting (August 21).

Thank you,
Amanda SHUPE, Municipal Clerk

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Published: 04 August 2026

Bridgewater Town Council is considering a proposal for a Development Agreement to enable the consolidation of subject properties into a single lot. The subject properties are identified by the stars on the map below. This colsolidation would facilitate the construction of a new 18-unit residential building and the conversion of the existing buildings to create an additional 15 dwelling units on Oakland Drive. 
 
A Public Participation Meeting will be held at 6:00p.m. on August 12th, 2026 in Council Chambers at Town Hall (60 Pleasant St, Bridgewater). Registration is required by August 11th. To register, contact the Community Development Department at 902-541-4371 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information about the development agreement, contact Planner, Sana Karami at 902-541-4384 or 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: 31 July 2026

Please be advised that a Special Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the conclusion of an In Camera Meeting scheduled that same evening at 6:00 p.m.

The purpose of the Special Council Meeting is to discuss a Land Acquisition matter.

Thank you,

Amanda Shupe, Municipal Clerk

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Published: 22 July 2026

Bridgewater Town Council is considering amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law affecting 130 Dominion Street. The proposed amendments would redesignate the property and permit its rezoning from the Two Unit Residential (R2) Zone to the Medium Density Residential (R5) Zone.

A Public Hearing will be held by Council at 6:00PM on August 10, 2026, 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 Connor MacQuarrie, Planner II, at 902-521-2582, 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: 21 July 2026

The South Shore Exhibition Parade will take place on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, beginning at approximately 6 p.m.

The parade route will impact traffic flow in Bridgewater, and traffic volume is expected to be higher than normal beginning around 4 p.m. Street closures will begin along major routes at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Per the request from the South Shore Exhibition, this year's parade route will depart NSCC turning left on to High Street, travel to Empire Street, turn right on York to Dufferin, right on Dufferin to Exhibition Drive, across Exhibition Drive and ending at Jubilee Road. Please adjust your travel routes and expectations for travel time that evening accordingly.

For more information on the South Shore Exhibition, please visit www.thebigex.com
For a map of the parade route, please visit www.bridgewater.ca/roads.

Bridgewater Transit service will be ending at 5 p.m. on Tuesday July 28 (South Shore Exhibition Parade Day).
For more information, and to track the bus live, please visit www.Bridgewater.ca/Bus.

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Published: 15 July 2026

There is an upcoming public meeting on Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:00 p.m. to learn about a proposed development agreement at 233 Logan Road. The application is to permit the construction of a new warehouse near the intersection of North Park Street and York Street. Any structure exceeding 4,645m2 (49,998ft2) in the M1 Zone requires a development agreement.

This meeting will be held in Council Chambers at Town Hall (60 Pleasant Street, Bridgewater). Registration is required. To register, contact the Community Development Department at 902-541-4371 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information about the application, contact Planner I, Evan Ferguson at 902-530-4081 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Visit www.bridgewater.ca/DA for more details about the application and the process.

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Published: 08 July 2026

We are looking for your ideas and feedback for the new playground and splashpad being designed for Generations Active Park.

You’re invited to join us in-person on Thursday July 9th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bridgewater Fire Hall (81 Dominion Street). There is parking and an accessible entrance at the rear of the building.

There will be a presentation and engagement session on the new play areas.

Can’t attend? Send us your thoughts and feedback! Click here to fill out our online survey.

Would you like to get notified on other ways to get involved in our community? Sign up for the Evening Post, our daily evening email newsletter at www.bridgewater.ca/post

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Published: 07 July 2026

Take notice that on Monday, May 25, 2026, Town Council of the Town of Bridgewater passed a resolution approving map and text amendments to the Town's Municipal Planning Strategy and Subdivision By-Law for concurrent amendments with respect to subdivision and parkland dedication.

Pursuant to Section 208 of the Municipal Government Act, the Provincial Director of Planning has determined that the documents are not subject to approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Therefore, be advised that the amended documents are now in effect as of the date of this notice.

A copy of the amendments may be obtained from the Bridgewater Community Development Department located at 60 Pleasant St., office hours 8:00AM-4:00PM or by contacting Manager of Planning and Development, Nick Brown at 902-541-4369, or via email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Published: 23 June 2026

Take notice that on Monday, June 22, 2026, Town Council of the Town of Bridgewater passed a resolution approving text amendments to the Town's Land Use By-law to include naturopaths as allowable practitioners under the definition of “Office”.

In accordance with Sections 247 and 249 of the Municipal Government Act, an aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of an adjacent municipality may appeal Council's decision to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board. Notice of appeal must be served on the Board within fourteen (14) days of the date of this advertisement. Enquiries respecting appeal procedures can be made to the NS Regulatory and Appeals Board, by calling (902) 424-4448 Ext: 9291, or toll free 1-844-809-0010, or by mail to Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3S3.

A copy of the proposed amendments may be obtained from the Community Development Department located at 60 Pleasant Street, Bridgewater. For more information, please contact Sarah Ravlic, Planner II, at 902-521-8417 or via email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Published: 23 June 2026

Please be advised that the following is the summer (July & August 2026) schedule of Council discussion sessions and regular meetings.  

• July
  • Discussion Session                 Monday, July 6, 2026
  • Regular Council Meeting         Monday, July 13, 2026
• August
  • Discussion Session                 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (Monday, August 3, 2026 is holiday)
  • Regular Council Meeting         Monday, August 10, 2026

Amanda SHUPE,
Municipal Clerk

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Published: 23 June 2026

TAKE NOTICE that Town Council for the Town of Bridgewater hereby, intends to give Second and Final Reading for an amendment to Chapter 192 - Property Tax Exemptions By-Law, specifically Schedule "A", by removing civic address 48 Elm Street from the list of exempted organizations as South Shore Transition House no longer owns or occupies that location.

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the proposed amended By-law shall be considered by Town Council at its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026, 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 By-Law amendment may be viewed by members of the publlic by clicking on this document link: https://www.bridgewater.ca/document-library/council-documents/3121-26-088-amendments-to-chapter-192-property-tax-exemption-by-law/file 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 23rd Day of June, 2026.

Amanda SHUPE,
Municipal Clerk

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Published: 10 June 2026

There is an upcoming public meeting on Wednesday, June 17th at 6:00 p.m. to learn about proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law. The proposal seeks to redesignate the property from the Low Density Residential to the Medium Density Residential Designation; and concurrently rezone the property from the Two Unit Residential (R2) Zone to the Medium Density Residential (R5) Zone.

The meeting will be held in the Committee Room at Town Hall (60 Pleasant Street, Bridgewater). Registration is required. To register, contact the Community Development Department at 902-541-4371 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For more information about the application, contact Planner II, Connor MacQuarrie at 902-521-2582 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Visit www.bridgewater.ca/DA for more details about the application and the process.