Schedule of Meetings
Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Sale of Municipal Property
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing to consider the proposed sale of municipal property.
The property is located at Lot 1A and 1B of Basin Rd Subdivision, Evanston, NS, AAN#09633618, PID# 75190801, and AAN#09633766, PID# 75190819, and has an appraisal value of $60,000. Council proposes to sell the property at less than market value, for $33,000, for the purpose of the development of twelve (12) affordable housing units as per the submitted tender proposal by Brela Construction.
Under Section 51 of the Municipal Government Act, a public hearing is required when municipal land is sold for less than market value. This provision allows Council to approve such sales to support developments that benefit the community.
Members of the public may attend and speak at the hearing or hand in written submissions, in favour of or in opposition to the proposed sale, at the Public Hearing. Written submissions may also be emailed to the Municipal Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing.
Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers, 2357 Highway 206, Arichat, Richmond County