News & Announcements
Public Notice - Property Tax Sale - June 12, 2026
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Public Notice - Property Tax Sale
When: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Municipal Administration Office, 2357 Hwy 206, Arichat, NS
To view the property tax sale list and details, visit Tax Sales.
Municipal Council Recently Adopted Policies
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Richmond County Municipal Council has recently amended and adopted the following:
- Amended to align the policy name with the applicable year. The Waterfront Development Grant, Tier 3, has been updated to support eligible applications for projects that are similar in nature to those eligible under the Canada Community-Building Fund.
- The policy was reviewed with input from the Volunteer Fire Departments and amended by Council. The policy applies to dry fire hydrants installed after January 1, 2024.
- Amended to resolve a policy conflict regarding the timing for publication of agendas and meeting packages, changing the requirement from two business days to two days prior to a meeting.
✅ Audit Committee Terms of Reference
- Amended to align with the Municipal Government Act and the Municipal Financial Reporting and Accounting Manual
🚫 Repealed
The Road Name Change Policy has been repealed as it is no longer compliant. Development of a new Road Name Change Policy has been added to the By Law and Policy Committee working list. During the interim, please contact the Municipal Clerk with any Road Name Change inquiries. Phone: 902-226-2400, extension 9 or email
Lyme Disease Awareness Month
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🌿 Spring is here, and so is tick season.
Warden Lois Landry, on behalf of Council, has proclaimed May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Richmond County. It's a great opportunity for all of us to learn more about Lyme disease and how to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors.
Read the full proclamation here.
While there are several types of ticks in Nova Scotia, only the blacklegged tick carries the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. These ticks are found across the entire province, in woods, shrubs, leaf litter, long grass, parks, and even your own backyard. They're tiny, their bites are painless, and that makes them easy to miss.
Here's what you can do:
- ✅ Do daily tick checks after time outdoors
- ✅ Wear long sleeves and pants in wooded or grassy areas
- ✅ Know how to remove a tick properly
- ✅ Check your pets after they've been outside and speak to your vet about tick prevention
Dalhousie Research Study: Relocation due to climate risks
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Have You Relocated Due to Flooding, Sea Level Rise, Fire, or Erosion?
Researchers at Dalhousie University are looking to connect with individuals in Atlantic Canada who have permanently relocated due to climate-related risks.
If you are:
19 years or older
Living in Atlantic Canada
Have permanently relocated due to climate-related impacts
You may be eligible to participate in a study about your relocation experience.
Participants will be invited to take part in:
• An online call (30–45 minutes)
• An in-person interview (1–1.5 hours)
Interviews will explore your experiences before, during, and after relocation. Participation is voluntary and confidential.
To learn more or express interest, contact: Robin Musselman
Email:
Phone: 902-818-7653
Please share with anyone in our community who may be interested.