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Public Notice: Jordan River Trail Bridge Closed to OHVs
Public Notice: Jordan River Trail Bridge Closed to OHVs As per an engineering inspection completed at the end of this past November, the Jordan River Trail Bridge has been deemed not adequate to handle off highway vehicles in its current state. To ensure safety for users, which is top priority, the bridge is now closed…
Vacant Positions on Municipal Committees
The Municipality is currently seeking community-minded residents to fill vacant positions on several committees. If you’re interested in contributing ideas, supporting local initiatives, and helping shape the future of our community, we’d love to hear from you! Open Positions:• Heritage Advisory Committee• Accessibility Advisory Committee• Audit Committee Details on each committee and how to apply…
Municipality of the District of Shelburne Approves Affordable Housing Grant Policy
September 25, 2025 Shelburne, NS — The Municipality of the District of Shelburne (MODS) is pleased to announce the approval of its Affordable Housing Grant Policy, a major step forward in helping address housing needs across the community. This new policy establishes a framework for providing financial assistance to developers and non-profit organizations to create…
Press Release – Investment in Land Acquisition for Economic Growth
September 11, 2025 The Municipality of the District of Shelburne (MODS) has purchased the 558-acre Hartz Point property, securing a unique and valuable waterfront site that is part of a bold municipal strategy to build a stronger, more balanced economy—one not reliant on any single industry but instead thriving through diversity. The Municipality’s vision is…
Municipality Going Green
The Municipality is proud to announce a series of bold, forward-thinking initiatives that mark a major milestone in our commitment to environmental sustainability. Through a new power purchase agreement with Renewall, beginning in 2027, 100% of the electricity we purchase will now be sourced from a renewable energy project in Queens County. This transformative contract…
Press Release
Municipality’s Vision: Creating a Brighter Future Shelburne County’s economic story has long been written by the sea. For generations, our community’s livelihood has been deeply connected to the fishing industry—the very pulse that has sustained our way of life. The fishery is not just a part of our economy; it is the foundation. Yet, our…
After Action Review – Barrington Lake
This review attempts to capture items that will document the successes of the municipalities, the challenges during the incident, and details that will support future reflection. Barrington Lake Wildfire, After Action Review
DNRR After Action Review
DNRR has recently released their after action report for the 2023 Wildfires. It has been communicated to the Municipality that the department will be working through these recommendations over the coming months. https://novascotia.ca/natr/forestprotection/wildfire/nova-scotia-wildfires-2023-after-action-report.pdf