The Council for the Municipality of the District of Shelburne declared 2009 the Year of the Lobster during its regular February meeting of Council. Councillor Ardith Van Buskirk moved the motion which passed unanimously.

During discussion on the motion, Council recognized the importance of the lobster industry to the Municipality and how important it was to have a strong and sustainable industry. The motion reads as follows:

“Where as the lobster fishery in Southwestern Nova Scotia is the most lucrative in Canada;

Whereas the lobster industry represents the largest sector of the economy in the Municipality of Shelburne;

Where as the Municipality of Shelburne hosts several events for the Shelburne County Lobster Festival; and

Whereas a vibrant and sustainable lobster industry is vital to the Municipality of Shelburne;

Therefore, be it resolved that 2009 be declared “The Year of the Lobster” in the Municipality of the District of Shelburne.”

Council will also be writing a letter to Premier Rodney MacDonald with a request to have the designation made on a province-wide basis. Further, the Municipality has already taken steps to promote the southwestern Nova Scotia lobster and the local lobster industry. The Municipality’s flagship summer festival, Founders’ Days, will have several new events related to lobster and the industry.

Council also agreed to the following at its regular February meeting:

• To have the Chief Administrative Officer meet with the four other municipal heads of administration in Shelburne County to discuss intermunicipal cooperation.
  
• To support the Shelburne Marine Terminal project, being led by the Town of Shelburne, in principal.
  
• To approve the Region 6 Solid Waste Budget.
  
• To appoint the firm Belliveau Veinotte as municipal auditors until 2012.
  
• To appoint Councillors Cathy Holmes and Ardith Van Buskirk and community member David Meyer to the Roseway Manor Board.
  
• To support the ongoing efforts of the Shelburne Longboat Society in promoting the wooden boatbuilding heritage of Shelburne County.
  
• To lease the St. Peter’s Church Hall in West Green Harbour to the West Green Harbour Recreation Association.

Contact: Kirk Cox, CAO
902.875.3544 ext. 223
kcox@municipalityofshelburne.ca

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