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  • Council Meeting – Date Change

    Public Notice – Council Meeting Date Change Please note that the date of the next Council meeting has been changed to allow Council members the opportunity to attend a Town Hall Event – South End Community Water Quality & Morvan Road Dump Water Testing Results hosted by the Town of Shelburne. The meeting, originally scheduled…

  • What We Heard Report

    The Municipality of Shelburne is committed to fostering sustainable economic diversity, growth and prosperity through proactive and strategic initiatives. Recognizing the critical role that economic development plays in community vitality, the Council has made significant investments in enhancing the municipality’s economic landscape. During a review of the Municipality’s property assets at the June 2, 2025,…

  • Municipality of Shelburne: More Than You Might Think

    Municipality of Shelburne: More Than You Might ThinkDiscover the services, programs, and responsibilities of your municipal government. Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing facts and insights about the services that help make our community a great place to live, work, and play. Follow along as we share the many ways your Municipality works…

  • Municipal Newsletter Now Available

    The latest Municipal Newsletter is now available! Stay informed about municipal news, updates, upcoming events, projects, and important information from your Municipality. We encourage all residents to take a look and stay connected with what’s happening in our community.

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    Casual Labourer

    Casual Labourer The Municipality of Shelburne is seeking a motivated energic, and experienced Casual Labourer to provide assistance on an on-call basis in support of municipal operations. Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, Generally 9:00am to 4:30pm, 32.5 hours per week July to September 2026, as needed thereafter Compensation: $20 per hour Responsibilities: General maintenance…

  • Know Your Government

    Did you know that Canada has THREE levels of government, each responsible for different services that impact our daily lives? Municipal GovernmentYour local municipality looks after community services such as: Water & Sewer Services Protective ServicesLocal By-Laws Recreation & Parks Building & Development Waste Programs Provincial GovernmentThe Province of Nova Scotia is responsible for: Healthcare…

  • Summer BurnSafe Guide

    🔥 Check before you burn! What does this mean for you? Before lighting a campfire, brush pile, burn barrel, chiminea or wood-burning fire bowl, check the Nova Scotia BurnSafe map after 2:00 pm daily during wildfire risk season. Use the colour guide:🔴 Red: Burning is not allowed🟡 Yellow: Burning is only allowed 7:00 pm – 8:00 am🟢 Green: Burning…

  • Recreation Facility Assessment – Public Survey

    The Municipality is doing an assessment of local recreation facilities to identify gaps, needs, and opportunities and to get a better idea of who is using the facilities, what activities they are doing, what they like, possible improvements, and if any new facilities are desired. This information will be gathered through public consultation taking place…

  • Public Notice: Subdivision By-Law Approved

    Please be advised that the Municipality of Shelburne’s Subdivision By-law approved by Council on March 25, 2026, is now in effect. This document has undergone substantial changes from the document previously in place for the Municipality.  The full document may be viewed on our website at www.municipalityofshelburne.ca/by-laws/ or in person at the Municipal Administrative Office,…

  • Public Notice: Second Reading for REMO By-Law

    Please take notice that Shelburne Municipal Council will consider the adoption of Bylaw E-300, Regional Emergency Management Bylaw, at a meeting of Council on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm. The draft document can be viewed here: https://www.municipalityofshelburne.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026.05.13_9aStaff-Report-REMO-By-Law-First-Reading.pdf Council will receive written submissions from interested persons concerning the above Bylaw at the June 10,…

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