The purpose of the Amalgamation Steering Committee is for the Municipality of Shelburne, Town of Shelburne and Town of Lockeport to explore feasibility, implications, opportunities, and challenges of municipal amalgamation. All meetings are open to the public for observation and residents are encouraged to attend to stay informed.

All meetings are held at the Municipal Administration Office, 414 Woodlawn Drive, Shelburne, and monthly. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 3 at 2:30pm at the Municipality of Shelburne Administration Office in Room 114.

The Amalgamation Steering Committee is made up of the following appointed Council representatives:
Municipality of Shelburne
Warden Penny Smith – warden@municipalityofshelburne.ca
Deputy Warden Heidi Wagner – heidi.wagner@municipalityofshelburne.ca
Alternate: Councillor Dale Richardson – dale.richardson@municipalityofshelburne.ca
Staff Support: Warren MacLeod, CAO – warren.macleod@municipalityofshelburne.ca
Town of Shelburne
Mayor Stan Jacklin – stan.jacklin@shelburnens.ca
Councillor Therese Cruz – therese.cruz@shelburnens.ca
Staff Support – Sarah Mattatall, CAO – sarah.mattatall@shelburnens.ca
Town of Lockeport
Mayor Derek Amalfa – derekamalfalockeport@gmail.com
Councillor Craig Hillen – craighillenlockeport@gmail.com
Staff Support – June Harding, Clerk – townoflockeport@ns.sympatico.ca

Staff support positions do NOT have voting power. The alternate Councillor appointment is ONLY able to vote if an appointed Councillor is NOT present.

Committee Terms of Reference outlines the Committee roles, responsibilities and structure of the Committee. (Terms of Reference will be posted after approved by Committee)

If you would like to observe the meeting online, please email nicole.blades@municipalityofshelburne.ca to request the meeting link.

Meeting Minutes

*Please note, meeting minutes are uploaded only after receiving approval from the Committee.

DateAgendaMinutesRecording
December 3, 2025Agenda PackageApproved MinutesRecording