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your municipal government” your municipal government”
In the Municipality of the District of Chester this summer...
Summer Business Spotlight Touring the Landfill... We haven't forgotten!
Have you been to the Students from Forest We have a brief update on
Sunroom in Chester? Heights Community School the closure (and reopening) of
Go to page 3 for info. pay us a visit (page 4). Gold River Trail Bridge (pg 6).
Chester Art Centre has quickly become one of
Chester's (and the Municipality's) most prominent
cultural centres.
The Centre hosts popular festivals and exhibits
that attract crowds from around the world. Always
relevant, their lectures and workshops speak to all
ages and abilities.
Sue LeBlanc, Executive Director, with her open
and genuinely delightful nature, and the Board of
Directors has done an incredible job of bringing
the public and art together in a way that is fun and
meaningful.
Through partnerships with local artists, small
business, and other non-profit organizations, Sue
and volunteers with the Centre have captivated
audiences and participants with thoughtful,
sometimes whimsical, and always enchanting
endeavours. Whether you are a spectator or enjoy
a more hands-on experience, Chester Art Centre
can accommodate with novice classes to engaging
discussion to enthralling works of art.
While the Centre's popularity is wonderful for
the community, it's obvious that it is outgrowing
the current space. With significant support
from original and ongoing donor Sir Christopher
Ondaatje, many patrons, board members, and, of
course, artists, the Chester Art Centre embarked
on an expansion project.
The expansion will increase gallery space and
reception area, which means more people and
more equipment. Work to the outdoor space
include opportunities for public art installations
and a forecourt. Altogether, the capital project
is expected to cost $836,714.56; ambitious, but
realistic given the support already demonstrated
by the community and donors.
The Municipality has identified the 'creative
economy' as a valuable sector in economic
development. We have a higher concentration of
Gregory sits outside the Chester Art Centre on Queen
Street (photo contributed by Chester Art Centre).
FOLLOW YOUR ART
Chester Art Centre, abuzz with activity!
artists, entertainment,
and recreation workers
when compared to
similar communities.
Our creative economy
positively impacts
quality of life, attracts
more creators and
innovators, and
contributes to our
overall prosperity.
The importance of
this sector for the area,
coupled with having
been a Chester Art
Centre supporter from
the beginning, Council
for the Municipality of
Chester approved an
application under its
Major Project Grants
fund, investing $100,000
over two years ($50,000
each year).
The Chester Art
Centre has also applied
for provincial and
federal funding as
well as confirmed a significant donation from
Sir Ondaatje. The Centre's expansion fund and
capital campaign will account for a considerable
portion of the project.
If you would like to contribute to the expansion
project, please visit www.chesterartcentre.ca and
click the red 'donate' button or contact the Centre.
If you would like to learn more about the Centre
or discover the events scheduled for the rest of
the summer and the fall, visit their website, email
info@chesterartcentre.ca, call 902-275-5789, or
drop in at 60 Queen Street, Chester.
The Chester Art Centre will close the month of
July with an Exhibition of Mi’kmaq Art. Artists Ed
Benham, Sarah Brooks, Crystal Gloade, Gerald
Gloade, Loretta Gould, Lorne A Julien, Teresa
Marshall, Elder Rose Morris, Nancy Oakley and
Sheila Porter will exhibit a variety of work in
a wide range of mediums including comic art,
painting, woodwork, pottery, ceramics, beadwork
and textiles.
A traditional Mi’kmaq opening ceremony led
by Elder Rose Morris and Elder Peggy will begin
at 5:00 pm on July 21, and the exhibition will be
open to guests Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00
am to 4:00 pm from July 22 to August 10.
To continue celebrating Mi’kmaq artistry, there
will be a festival accompanying this exhibition
from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on July 30 and 31 as
well as workshops hosted by Mi’kmaq artists in
early August.
Programming includes several summer camps
for kids and workshops for garden design,
print making, and copper jewellery. For more
information about the programs or how to
register, visit www.chesterartcentre.ca.
COUNCIL & GOVERNANCEMessage from
the Warden
I would first like to congratulate the
newly elected members of the Village of
Chester Commission.
Working for the public can be very
rewarding and also a challenge at times,
and I thank you for putting your names
forward and look forward to working with
you in moving our communities forward
in a positive manner. Congratulations and
all the best!
I would also like to thank the current
and past members of the Village
Commission and the Chester Volunteer
Fire Department for embracing the need
to renew the fire services contract in a
manner that was progressive and more
responsive to all citizens who depend on
the valued service it provides.
We have faced challenges over the
past few years in keeping up with the
increased demand for processing building
and development permits in Chester.
There are a number of reasons for this as
outlined in this edition of Insight.
You can contact the Warden by
calling the Municipal
Office at (902) 275-3554,
calling his home at
(902) 275-2536, or emailing
awebber@chester.ca
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I know it's difficult for individual
applicants, but we are trying to adjust
and make staffing and process changes
to help better serve our residents. Please
be patient.
Summer is here and with it comes
boating season. The waters in our
communities will be particularly active
this season with Chester Race Week
back in full swing and the World Sailing
Championship coming to the Hubbards
area.
It will be an exciting time to be out
on the water and many activities are
planned in our communities throughout
the summer, so have fun!
Enjoy the season and all it has to offer!
Take care. Respectfully,
Holiday Information: Municipal Offices will close on
Monday, August 1 to observe the Civic Holiday. Waste
collection is rescheduled to Saturday, July 30, and Kai-
zer Meadow is closed.
Village of Chester Commission Election: Welcome to
the new and previous commissioners for the Village of
Chester. We look forward to working with you during
your term!
Thank you: We received the following message from a
thankful resident and wanted to share:
"At 2:30AM on April 22 we called 911 for a medical
emergency. Our teenage son, in the midst of an asth-
ma flare up, woke up in breathing distress. The EHS
emergency vehicle was coming from Mahone Bay, but
two fire trucks from the Chester Volunteer Fire De-
partment deployed and were at our house in a very
short period of time. It was so reassuring to have them
arrive on scene and start to assess our son. We were
scared and they provided immediate reassurance. I
commend the volunteers and their leadership for pro-
viding this service to fill in the gaps for our community
when there is no EHS truck in the immediate vicinity.
"...I wanted to acknowledge their dedication to the
community that they serve as volunteers. Our son was
taken ultimately to the South Shore Regional Hospital
by ambulance and his asthma flare up is now under
control."
Drop-off Boxes: If you prefer to drop off your appli-
cations, plans, payments, etc. during or after regular
office hours, we have three drop-off boxes to choose
from. They are located outside of the front entrance
of the Municipal Building (151 King St.), Recreation
Services (186 Central St. back parking lot), and Com-
munity Development (186 Central St. front entrance).
E-transfers: We now accept e-transfers! Pay taxes,
PRO Kids donations, program registration, permit ap-
plications, invoices, etc. Include a description of why
you are sending your payment (tax account num-
ber, name of program, etc.) and send to payments@
chester.ca.
IN BRIEF...
THE 2021-2022 MUNICIPAL GRANT REPORT (con't)
Where were last fiscal year's community dollars invested? The second of a two-part series.
This is our second of a two-part report on the
Municipality of Chester's (MOC) 2021-22 grant
spending.
In the last newsletter, we reported to you which organiza-
tions and individuals received funding and how they are us-
ing that money to contribute to our communities. We have
continued (and wrapped up) that report.
In addition to the community organization grants listed
on the right, the Municipality has also funded individuals
through sponsorship and leadership grants. Curling com-
petitors Stephanie Atherton and Taylour Stevens received a
combined $3,500, and coaching and instructor registrations
amounted to $2,136.
If you are an individual or member of a non-profit organi-
zation and would like more information about the Munici-
pality's grant programs, please contact Recreation & Parks
Services at 902-275-3490 or email recreation@chester.ca
ORGANIZATION APPROVED GRANT USED TOWARDS . . .
Hubbards & Area Business Association $1,000 Community garden
Hubbards Area Lions Club $3,800 Christmas hampers, purification system, plumbing
Lun. Co. Seniors’ Safety Partnership Soc. $6,100 Annual operating grant
Lun. Co. Sport Heritage Society $300 4th Annual Wall of Fame Ceremony
Mill Cove-Fox Point Beach Committee $1,800 Replace beach stairs and maintenance
New Ross Community Care Centre $4,500 Communications
New Ross District Museum Society $100,000 Ross Farm trail upgrades
New Ross Family Resource Centre $5,000 Annual operating grant
New Ross Farmers Association $4,500 Septic upgrades, maintenance, outdoor rink materials
New Ross Regional Development Society $3,590 Christmas Festival, strategic plan work
New Ross Trails Society $3,500 Ongoing trail projects
Our Health Centre $6,500 Security system upgrades
Richard Eldridge Memorial Park $4,000 Bleachers, field, beach work, etc.
RC Legion, Br. 79, New Ross $2,500 Canada Day and Remembrance Day
RC Legion, Br. 88, Chester Basin $4,000 Community banner project
Shoreham Village Senior Citizens Assoc $1,000 Yoga instruction for residents
Society of St. Vincent de Paul $1,000 Helping Neighbours in Need program
South Shore Pipes & Drums Association $2,980 Books, storage, hall rental, lessons
South Shore Tourism Cooperative $2,000 Marketing and operations
St. Stephens Anglican Musical Friends $2,000 Music program
Starfish Reunites $500 Refugee family fundraising
Swing for Shoreham Golf Tournament $700 Sponsorship
Through The Years Daycare $7,000 Court surface and annual operating grant
Together We Can Community Society $1,500 Halloween and Christmas Events
United Way of Lun Co $1,200 Match employee donations
VON of Lunenburg County $1,000 Increase seniors quality of life
Western Riptide U11 Team $500 Sponsorship
Western Shore & Area Improvement $4,025 Flower baskets and Christmas wreaths
Western Shore & District Fire Department $2,000 Western Shore Days
Western Woodlands Conference $250 Sponsorship
TOTAL $178,745
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Kaizer Meadow Industrial Park
450 Kaizer Meadow Road, Sherwood
The park is home to Sustane Technologies, Rainbow Net & Rigging and
the Municipality’s proven world class solid waste facility and
environmental management centre.
Permitted Uses
• Waste-to-energy (Landfill gas and methane,
Biomass, Organic waste, Construction and
demolition waste)
• Light Industrial
• Outdoor Cannabis Production
• Forestry processing
• Heavy Industrial
Onsite Services
• High speed internet: 15/15 Mbps private wireless
extension available to tenants
• 3 phase power
150 acres
No conflicting
land uses
Zoned heavy
industrial
Large lots for
outdoor storage
Interested?
Please fill out the application at www.investchester.ca/kaizermeadow and
our economic development staff will contact you directly.
To celebrate his new business opening within
the Municipality of Chester, our Communi-
ty Economic Development Officer sat down with
Sunroom Restaurant & Inn owner, Dean Leland,
to garner insight into his most recent venture in
the Village. In addition to this new establishment,
Dean also owns the Fo’c’sle Tavern on Queen
Street and is looking to continue developing his
properties in due course.
Q: What prompted Sunroom – how did it
start and what was your inspiration?
A: A lot of people have asked me ‘why the Sun-
room?’ Any businessperson can tell you how dif-
ficult it is to get legal claim to a name. We
started with about 150 names then nar-
rowed that list down to about 20. We
took these names to my lawyer who
came back with three possibilities, in-
cluding Sunroom. We landed on Sun-
room because it really speaks to the
look of the room. It looks like a sun-
room in an old, large Chester house
filled with light and all kinds of shad-
ows from the trees. The Inn portion is
also full of light – very breezy and casual.
Another name that was a top choice was Ve-
randa, which I’ve reserved for next door when I
redevelop that spot. Although I don't have a plan
yet, I do have some thoughts; but I'm focused on
this [Sunroom] first. The eventual idea is to come
to the Sunroom for dinner and Veranda for drinks,
or something like that.
Q: What feel does the Sunroom look to
achieve?
A: Sunroom looks to achieve a welcoming, re-
laxing, fun, and chic feel. We’re not just for special
occasions but [we] want to be a place for people
to come as they are, have fun and enjoy Chester.
Q: You’re involved in business elsewhere,
but you seem to focus on Chester. What
makes Chester special?
A: I’ve been working toward owning in Ches-
ter my entire career. I would drive in, by myself
enroute to visit a friend or with someone, and I
would look around and think, ‘what a beautiful
little village … someday, someday’ and it never
left my mind. There’s such history and character
here. I want to hold onto that, but also refresh it.
Q: What is your favourite part of the new
establishment?
A: My favourite part is how receptive people are
to having another option in the Village – everyone
is just so open and grateful. They’ve also being
very generous by booking again and again, com-
pliments, tipping well ... It’s very nice to see.
Q: Is there anything you would like to say to
guests, both new and returning?
A: To those we’ve seen so far, thank you for the
warm welcome and for helping us bringing this
corner to life again. We would love for you to
encourage your friends to come to Chester, stay
and eat with us, or somewhere else in Chester!
Although the phrase is overused, I do believe
in the sentiment of “high tide floats all boats” –
businesses are stronger when they work together
and support each other. As for those who haven’t
seen us yet, we welcome you whenever – come
as you are! We’re doing rosé Thursdays and have
something in the works for Sundays, which could
potentially involve a DJ, so stay tuned. Also, we
know everyone loves company; but sometimes
space is necessary to enjoy that company. If this
resonates, then please know our inn is a potential
solution!
Whether in search of a place for relatives to stay
or a place to grab an impromptu drink and bite to
eat with a friend, pop into the Sunroom Restau-
rant & Inn at 28 Pleasant Street at King in Chester
to see the beautiful job Dean and his team have
done.
To see hours of operation or contact them to
book a reservation, please visit their website at
https://sunroomchester.ca/restaurant/ or follow
them on Instagram @sunroomchester or on Face-
book at Sunroom Restaurant & Inn.
The Best Of Nova Scotia in one place... www.investchester.ca
SUNROOM RESTAURANT & INN
28 Pleasant Street at King
Chester NS
www.sunroomchester.ca
August 1 is Emancipation Day in Nova Scotia, the anniversary of the decision to abolish slavery in the British Empire (of which Canada was part) in 1834.
THE FUTURE OF
WASTE MANAGEMENT
The FHCS Environmental Club joined Warden Allen
Webber, Community School Coordinator Jody Con-
rad, and Planner Emily Statton for a tour of Kaizer
Meadow Environmental Management Centre that
included our wind tower, landfill face, and Sustane
Chester. The students learned about current and fu-
ture treatments of our waste.
A few of the students had this to share:
"Kaizer Meadow and Sustane Technologies was
most definitely a memorable experience - the new
techniques and sustainable strategies being used
are unique to our community. Our community has
been taking steps to create a sustainable future for
years and are most definitely keeping true to their
word." - MacKenzie Connors
"Our trip to Kaizer Meadow was very
interesting and informative; I think we
all learned a lot and have rethought
the way we approach waste and recy-
cling. The practices used are well de-
signed and adapted for the future gen-
erations' waste." - Madison Service
Thank you for joining us, FHCS
Environmental Club! See you all again
soon!
A collection of bagged pet poop sits outside a public
washroom (above), just waiting for someone to pick it up.
COMMUNITY INTEREST
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FIRE SERVICE AGREEMENT SIGNED
Long-term contract in place for residents outside Village of Chester
A new 20-year term partnership was formal-
ized between the Village of Chester Com-
mission and the Municipality of the District of
Chester (MOC) for the provision of fire services.
This partnership sets the stage for future collab-
orations between the two organizations and is
based on mutual principles of fairness, coopera-
tion, and trust.
Under this agreement, MOC has secured fire
services for residents living in areas surrounding
the Village of Chester, who live within the regular
service area of the Chester Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment. Through this agreement with the Village of
Chester Commission, the Chester Volunteer Fire
Department will continue to serve these residents
for the next 20 years, providing long-term sustain-
ability.
The agreement was approved by the Commis-
sion and MOC Council. Both MOC and the Com-
mission will appoint three members each to a new
committee that will provide oversight and recom-
mendations on budget and policy. Under the new
arrangement, MOC will share in ownership of the
assets, which their residents have contributed to
in the past.
If you have any questions about the agreement
itself, please contact your Councillor or the Mu-
nicipality of Chester at 902-275-3554.
LOOKIN' OUT FOR #1 (...and #2) Porta-potties and what goes (and what doesn't go) in them
Much to the relief of residents and visitors,
portable washrooms have been placed in
various locations around the Municipality until af-
ter Thanksgiving.
If you are out and about but find yourself caught
short, no worries! Visit one of these locations:
• Lordly Park (near Prince Street entrance)
• Croft Road Playground (parking lot)
• Tancook Ferry Wharf (Municipal Park prop-
erty near fence)
• Chester Area Middle School (rear parking
lot)
• Chester Train Station (trail parking lot)
• Wild Rose Park (adjacent to existing, but
closed, washroom)
• Lions Park Trail Head, New Ross
• East River Trail (new parking area)
• Fox Point Beach (parking lot)
When you gotta go, you gotta go, and the same
holds true for our four-legged friends. While we
are happy pet owners are responsible and bag
their dog's number twos, we must insist that the
waste baggies go into a garbage receptacle or be
taken home. Bagged dog poop cannot go in porta-
potties. It causes problems with our service pro-
vider - presumably because their staff don't want
to dig through human waste to pick out plastic
bags with dog poop in them, and that is perfectly
reasonable. It's not appreciated piled up outside
the door either (like we photographed for your
viewing pleasure on the right).
We provide waste receptacles throughout the
Municipality and dog waste bags at some trail en-
trances but still receive complaints about bagged
(and unbagged) poop left on the side of the road,
on the trail, and in other public spaces.
We are asking pet owners to dispose of their
pet's waste in a trash can instead of leaving it for
others to dispose of or step in. If you are a pet
owner who has not picked up their pet's business,
and you can identify a barrier that prevents you
from doing so, please let us know and we might
be able to help. Call us at 902-275-3490 or email
recreation@chester.ca.
"As a student who is passionate about the environment, and creating a sustain-
able future, it was a very rewarding experience to see new technology at Kaizer
Meadow helping our planet. Here, in Chester, we have a community who has a
strong drive to create change, and create a better future." - Georgia Nightingale
August 1 is also a Civic Holiday. Municipal Offices and Kaizer Meadow Landfill are closed. Waste Collection is rescheduled to Saturday, July 30 instead.
COMMUNITY INTEREST
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Friday, July 15 to
Sunday, July 17
Peggy's Cove & Area
Festival
Ocean Swells Community Centre, 10am-
4pm. Visit www.aaandc.org or look for
Aspototan Arts & Crafts on Facebook.
Sunday, July 17 Strawberry Supper Forties Community Centre, 4-6pm. Call 902-
689-2147.
Thursday, July 21 Chester Garden Club
Flower Show
"Sunflowers to Buttercups", Chester Legion,
2-4pm.
Saturday,
August 13 Garden Party
Western Shore Volunteer Fire Department.
Punt Race - 10am (registration 9am); Dollar
Auction - 9:30am (draw 3pm); Parade - 2pm
(registration 1pm on Lawrence Hatt Road);
Food booth opens 3pm; Garden Party starts
6pm; Fireworks approximately 10pm.
Tuesday,
August 16 Pride Flag Raising Municipal Office, 11am. Cake and BBQ with
Lunenburg County Pride and MOC.
Saturday,
August 20 PIP Fun Faire Lordly Park, 1-7pm. Rain date August 21.
Mondays Coffee Social New Ross Legion, 9-11am.
Tuesdays until
September 6
10th Anniversary
Picnic in the Park
Lordly Park, 6-8pm til Aug. 30 and 5-7pm
on Sept. 6. Raindates Wednesday, then
Thursday. Cancellations posted on chester.ca
Wednesday Auction 45s Card
Night Little Red School, 7:30pm.
Thursdays Bingo New Ross Legion, 7-10pm. 902-689-2650
Fridays
Chester Farmers' &
Artisans' Market
Chester Train Station, 9:00am-12:30pm.
www.chesterfarmersmarket.wordpress.com
Friday Night Live
Music
New Ross Legion, 8:30pm. Call 902-689-
2650.
Saturdays Hubbards Farmers'
Market
Hubbards Barn, 8am-12noon, until Oct. 29.
www.hubbardsbarn.org
Sundays Summer Concerts Chester Bandstand, 7:00-8:30pm. Weather
permitting.
For more details on these events, please visit www.chester.ca/events or check out our
Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/chestermunicipality/
BOATING SEASON IS FINALLY HERE!
Some relevant information for members of our boating community
As a boater, you may be interested to know
that the Municipality of Chester owns and/
or manages several wharves. You can find them in
these locations:
• Western Shore Wharf - 6411 Highway #3,
Western Shore
• Chester Basin Wharf - 5313 Highway #3,
Chester Basin
• Chester Back Harbour Wharf - 3 Victoria
Street, Chester
• Chester Front Harbour Float (near the slip-
way) - 12 Water Street, Chester
• Aspotogan Wharf - 3327 Highway #329,
Aspotogan
The public is welcome to use these wharves,
but to make it fair for everyone, we have a policy
in place. Policy P-13 Wharves, Slipways and Ber-
thage includes provisions for:
1. Front of wharves or rafts – At the front of
wharves or rafts all pleasure crafts are al-
lowed to tie up free of charge up to two
(2) hours. Once that time has exceeded the
pleasure craft must be removed from the
wharf or raft and is not permitted to return
for at least one (1) hour.
2. Sides of wharves – All recreational craft,
commercial vessels, and fishing boats may
tie up to the side of the wharf for no longer
than twenty-four (24) hours free of charge,
so long as they do not obstruct access to
facilities such as pump out stations or slip-
ways. Once the initial twenty-four (24) hour
period has elapsed, the vessel is not permit-
ted to return for twenty-four (24) hours.
3. Tenders and Dinghies - These vessels can
remain at a wharf or raft so as long as they
are left in an area with signage outlining
that mooring of tenders and dinghies are
allowed and are tied in a manner that does
not obstruct access to the wharf (including
on top of the wharf or raft), raft, or any facili-
ties provided at the wharf or raft. They must
not also present a hazard to other wharf us-
ers or the public.
We understand emergencies can happen. If
an emergency happens and operating the vessel
safely is impossible, and you need to dock at any
of the above listed wharves and will exceed the
outlined time periods, please contact our By-law
Enforcement Officer (contact info below).
Failure to comply with Policy P-13, Wharves,
Slipways, & Berthages can/will result in the fol-
lowing:
• Verbal/written warning
• Summary Offence Ticket
• Removal/impound at the expense of the
vessel owner
If you have any questions regarding the policy or
wish to obtain a copy of it, contact our By-law En-
forcement Officer, Brendan Mosher, by calling the
Community Development Office (Building Servic-
es) at 902-275-3080 or by emailing him at bylaw@
chester.ca. You can also view a copy of the Policy
on our website at https://chester.ca/government/
by-laws-and-policies and clicking "Municipal Poli-
cies" on the right side of the page.
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is August 9, commemorating the United Nations' first meeting on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights.
PROPERTY SERVICES
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Recyclable paper is like open-toed shoes.
Clean plastic is like mud.
The two don't mix.
(hint: put your clean paper in a separate
recycling bag)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Municipal Council contemplates rezoning for Sherbrooke Lake area
On Thursday, June 30, 2022, Municipal Council
gave First Reading to rezone properties around
Sherbrooke Lake (within the Municipality of Ches-
ter) to the Lakeside Zone.
The Lakeside Zone is proposed to begin at the
Ordinary High Water Mark on Sherbrooke Lake
and extend 300m inland (see image on the right).
Residents of the Municipality can share their
opinions by speaking at a Public Hearing held on
Thursday, August 4 at 6:30pm in Council Cham-
bers located at 151 King Street, Chester.
If you would prefer to send written comments,
WASTE AWAY
General waste collection and disposal advice for all to enjoy!
Take mini and regular-sized
propane tanks to Kaizer Meadow
Landfill (KML). Chester Home
Hardware is no longer drop-off.
Batteries do not belong in
regular garbage. They can cause
fires. Please return them to KML
or the Municipal Office.
Items containing Freon cannot
be placed curbside for pick up.
Please bring them to KML.
Empty green carts
regularly to avoid
attracting nasty visitors.
Take old electronics to Adams
Bottle Exchange. E-waste cannot
be collected curbside. Visit
www.recyclemyelectronics.ca
for a list of items to recycle.
Proper waste sorting doesn't
take a vacation. Recycling rules
still apply when at the cottage.
DO NOT LITTER.
EVER.
Visit www.chester.ca or email ocorkum@chester.ca.
Labourer - Public Works
The Infrastructure & Operations Department is looking for a summer student to fill
an immediate position. Tasks include painting, public spaces maintenance, coastal
flooding maps interpretation, and taking inventory of municipal infrastructure. Can-
didate must have access to a reliable vehicle (mileage reimbursed) and steel-toed
work boots. Other safety equipment supplied. Hours will be 35 per week at a rate of
$18/hour. Submit your resume to Fred Whynot at fwhynot@chester.ca or drop off at
or mail to the Municipal Office, 151 King Street, Chester NS B0J 1J0.
please forward them by Monday, July 25 at
4:30pm to Pamela Myra, Municipal Clerk, PO Box
369, Chester, NS B0J 1J0 or pmyra@chester.ca.
Council may vote to approve or reject the pro-
posed rezoning at the conclusion of the Public
Hearing.
Copies of the proposed changes are available
by contacting the Community Development
Department, located at 186 Central Street, Chester,
or by calling 902-275-2599 or emailing planning@
chester.ca. Sign up to receive notifications for by-
law amendments via email at https://chester.ca/
contact/municipal-notifications.
GOLD RIVER BRIDGE
UPDATE
We have issued a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for design and engineering work for
the Gold River Trail Bridge, which is closed
due to unsafe conditions. The RFP will close
on August 11, 2022.
A tender for construction is anticipated to
be issued after the design is complete, likely
by the spring of 2023. Options will depend
on proposed engineering but could range
from partial repair to full replacement and
relocation.
A more firm timeline can be determined
once we consult with our colleagues at Aca-
dia First Nation and the Province and after
a construction tender is drafted and issued.
Celebrate International Youth Day on August 12. The theme for this year is "Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages".
PROPERTY SERVICES
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Since our last report, we received these online
inquiries.
Gazebo lights: A resident complained that the lights
were automatically turning on at the gazebo in Chester.
Thanks for letting us know. We called an electrician to
reset the automated settings.
Request to use property: A tourism company
requested to use Wild Rose Park during cycling trips.
It's a great public space with a spectacular view, so of
course we said yes!
Dangerous litter found on trail: Used needles were
found on a section of the trail. Staff in Public Works
Services carefully cleaned it up after a resident put
the needles inside pop bottles. If you discover used
needles, syringes, lancets, etc., please do not touch
them and call us at 902-275-3490.
Trail bollards too narrow: An ATV rider
called to report that the bollards at one
section of trail were narrower than 66"
(the required width). Sure enough, we discovered that
the opening was too small and will move the bollards
right away.
Road in disrepair: We received a complaint about
the state of Stevens Road, a J-class road in Chester,
and concern about vehicle damage. Stevens Road falls
under a 50-50 cost-share agreement we have with the
provincial government. We submit a list of roads to the
Province and they select which roads to fix based on
their resources and requests from other municipalities.
Stevens Road is marked for recommendation in 2023.
Requests: We received several requests including
• a green cart replacement x 59
• address change
• post community event on our Facebook page
• information on recreation programs
REGISTER A COMPLIMENT OR COMPLAINT BY:
Calling 902-275-3554. Leaving your name is
optional.
Emailing the Municipal Clerk at pmyra@
chester.ca
Filling in our online form on our website at
www.chester.ca/uhoh
Coming see us at 151 King Street in Chester.
BOSSBOSS oror BUSTBUST • overnight parking locations in Chester
Sometimes we receive complaints that belong to
other organizations so we do not have authority to
act. We generally recommend reaching out to those
organizations. We had one such complaint:
• Potholes on a provincial Road (NS Department
of Public Works)
SERVICE DELIVERY
ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE HUBBARDS AREA:
If you plan to replace your business sign, or put one up for the first time, the
Municipality of Chester is starting a uniform signage pilot project around Exit 6.
Before purchasing, please call 902-275-2599 or email development@chester.ca
to discuss your options or visit www.chester.ca/uniform-signage-program
Download theR6RECYCLES app and never miss another collection day.
Create a personalized collection calendar
Find out "What Goes Where"
Receive notifications by email, text or phone
Receive alerts on service disruptions
Play our "What Goes Where" sorting game
No smart phone or tablet? No problem!
Visit https://chester.ca/waste-recycling/
r6recycles for the same features.
WANT YOUR PERMIT FASTER?
Cut some red tape in the application process with these steps
Like many other organizations affected by the pan-
demic, we adapted some of our operations to
meet the needs of residents during lockdowns and re-
strictions. Also like many other organizations, we kept
some of those practices after restrictions were lifted.
Not sure if you have noticed, but we accept e-trans-
fers and email building and development permit appli-
cations now - things that were not available before CO-
VID. Both of these options make it easier for residents
who prefer online methods over in-person.
However, we have seen the number of applications
for development permits quadruple and double for
building, forcing us to extend processing wait times.
To avoid even longer waits, we suggest reaching out
to our staff so they can help you submit a complete ap-
plication the first time. Incomplete applications forms
will be returned, causing delays for you and for us.
Applications for building permit and development
permits are two separate applications, but share some
of the same detail requirements. Depending on your
project, you might need both applications or just one.
We recommend that before you start, call for guid-
ance. For building and demolition permit applications,
please call Building Services at 902-275-3080. For de-
velopment permit applications, contact Development
Services at 902-275-2599. Following are a few guide-
lines to get you started.
What is required for a completed building or devel-
opment permit application?
1. All applications require a written and printed
signature, date, contact information for home-
owner and applicant, including phone numbers
and emails. We can not correspond with anyone
who is not listed on the application form. Full
homeowner information must be provided.
2. Please provide enough property details so the
application is applied to the correct property.
Civic address, road name, community are re-
quired. Property Identification number (PID)
and Assessment Account Number (AAN) are also
helpful, if known. For lots without civic num-
bers, PID and AAN are the only way to locate the
property.
3. Site sketches are a must. Show distances to all
property lines, watercourses, and waterbodies.
Existing structures, roadways, driveways, water-
courses and/or waterbodies (if applicable) must
also be identified.
4. Full construction details are needed.
5. Elevation views of all four sides of your struc-
ture from the ground to the peak including roof
pitch, depth of eaves, decks, stairs associated
with the structure, height, and dimensions, plus
a labelled floor plan showing the use of each
room are required.
6. Apply approximately five weeks in advance to
ensure your permit can be issued in time.
7. If the application is for an addition or change of
use, the above is required for both the structure
as it currently exists and as it is proposed to be
(for development permit applications).
Without the above information, we cannot be sure
the requirements of the Building Code and Land Use
By-Law will be met.
If submitting applications by email, provide PDF doc-
uments that are scanned to the original size. Keep in
mind we still may need a paper copy of your plans.
What's required for signage development permits?
1. Site sketch showing the location of the sign on
the lot with setbacks to front property line.
2. Diagram showing the dimensions of the sign and
its height from the ground.
3. Diagram showing the length of wall the sign is
going on and any existing signs on the building.
What happens when you come in to apply or sub-
mit electronically via e-transfer
If any of the needed documents are missing, your
application will not be accepted. You will be given your
paperwork back and asked to return the entire pack-
age when you have the missing document.
What happens once I submit my application with
all the paperwork?
STEP 1: Applications are received and entered into
our permitting software and an electronic file is gener-
ated. This generally takes 3-5 business days.
STEP 2: We review the documentation to determine
if all of the details are included for the application to
be deemed complete. If the paperwork is incomplete,
staff will notify you and request the additional details.
This can take approximately two weeks for building
services and three weeks for development services.
STEP 3: Once a building permit application is deemed
complete, the Building Inspector will review it. Occa-
sionally, additional Building Code requirements might
be required at this point. A final approval will generally
take two weeks.
Once a development permit application is submit-
ted, reviewed, and found to be complete, the Devel-
opment Officer will do a final review for compliance.
Final approval takes about two weeks. Generally, de-
velopment permits are emailed. We only mail a permit
if there is no email provided.
What can I do to limit my wait time?
Call before you apply to make sure all of the informa-
tion is included the first time. It will save time in the
long run. Also, please be patient once your application
is in the queue instead of calling to check its status,
which slows down the process.
Waste Collection starts at 7:00 a.m.
We may not be available 24/7, but our website is. Visit www.chester.ca.
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District #1
East Chester, East River to Northwest Cove
Andre Veinotte 902-277-1409
District #2
Simms Settlement, Hubbards to The Lodge
Floyd Shatford 902-275-7868
District #3
Chester and part of East Chester
Derek Wells 902-277-2263
District #4
Chester Basin and Chester Grant
Allen Webber 902-275-8373
Municipal Districts and CouncillorsMunicipal Districts and Councillors
District #5
Gold River to Martins River, including
Beech Hill
Abdella Assaff 902-277-2765
District #6
New Ross
Tina Connors 902-277-1095
District #7
Middle River to Haddon Hill/Windsor Road to
Sherwood
Sharon Church 902-277-1301
Contact Us!Contact Us!
Community Development & Recreation
Building/Fire Inspection Services 902-275-3080
Planning Services 902-275-2599
Recreation & Parks 902-275-3490
Finance & Information Services
General Inquiries 902-275-3554
Taxation Services (incl Rebates) 902-275-3554
FOIPOP Officer 902-275-3554
Infrastructure & Operations
Public Works/Wastewater 902-275-1312
Solid Waste/Landfill 902-275-2330
Corporate & Strategic Management
General Inquiries 902-275-4147
Communications 902-275-4107
Council Inquiries 902-275-4109
Economic Development 902-275-4138
Blood Collection Services
Patients wishing to book appointments online at
Our Health Centre, or other locations, can now
visit https://booking.nshealth.ca.
Patients without internet access can still book
blood collection appointments by calling toll-free
1-833-998-2722 from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mon-
day to Friday (excluding holidays). There is no op-
tion to leave a message on this phone line.
Blood collection at Our Health Centre takes places
each Thursday from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm.
A list of Nova Scotia Health blood collection sites,
times and booking instructions can be found on-
line: https://www.nshealth.ca/blood-collection.
Please note, appointments are needed for blood
collection at all Nova Scotia Health sites due to
COVID-19 precautions. Walk-in services are not
available.
You may also drop off samples (water, etc.) that
need to go to the Bridgewater lab for testing to
the first floor lab staff receptionist between 7:30
and 10:30 am on Thursdays - no appointment
necessary. Appropriate fees will be charged at the
time of drop-off .
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Our Health Centre's Annual General Meeting
was held on Thursday, July 7. If you were unable
to vote and plan to at the next AGM, remember
that your annual dues must be paid by March
31, 2023, or you must be be a lifetime member.
Contact Lorraine Burch at 902-275-3847 or email
lburch@ourhealthcentre.ca to confirm the status
of your membership.
Membership
Citizens who live in the region served by OHC are
eligible to be members of the OHC Association.
Being a member of the OHC Association provides
the opportunity to vote at member meetings,
such as the Annual General Meeting.
Membership is open to anyone who:
• lives, works, or whose vacation home is in
the geographic area served by OHC;
• supports the objectives of the Society
(Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles); and
• pays an annual membership fee of $10, or a
lifetime membership fee of $250.00.
Ways to renew your membership or become a
new member:
1. Mail a cheque to Our Health Centre, 3769
Highway 3, Box 74, Chester NS B0J 1J0.
Include your name, address, phone number
and postal code.
2. Pay by credit card:
• Call OHC at 902-275-3847 and provide
your credit card details;
• Email lburch@ourhealthcentre.ca and
ask OHC to contact you for your credit
card details; or
• Go to the OHC website http://www.
ourhealthcentre.ca/ Click on About/
Governance/Membership/Pay Your
Membership, or download the
membership form by tapping the click
here link, then mail or deliver the form
and payment to OHC.
WALK-IN CLINIC HOURS
Wednesdays 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. (telehealth only)
Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
(July 9 and 30 only)
1-902-273-2098
appointment required
pre-booking unavailable
wear a mask