News & Announcements
Public Hearing - Proposed Sale of Municipal Property
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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
Public Notice: Policy Updates Adopted by Municipal Council on December 16, 2025
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At the Regular Council Meeting on December 16, 2025, Municipal Council adopted the following policies:
Hospitality Policy
Council reviewed and updated this policy to keep it aligned with the Municipal Financial Reporting and Accounting Manual and the Municipal Government Act.
To view the policy, visit the MOCR Hospitality Policy.
Delegations and Petitions to Municipal Council Policy
This new policy replaces two older policies so that all information about delegations and petitions is now located in one document.
To view the policy, visit the MOCR Delegations and Petitions to Municipal Council Policy
Public Notice of Approval
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NOTICE OF APPROVAL
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on December 16, 2025, the Council of the Municipality of the County of Richmond approved the following amendments:
- Proposed amendment to the Central Richmond Secondary Plan Area Land Use By-Laws to remove the requirement that accessory buildings must be located no closer to the street than the main building.
PLEASE NOTE that an aggrieved person, an adjacent Municipality, or the Provincial Director of Planning may appeal this decision to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within 14 days of the date the notice was posted on the Municipal Webpage (December 19, 2025). For more information, visit the Eastern District Planning Commission website at www.edpc.ca or phone Toll Free 1- 888-625-5361.
Posted to the Municipality of the County of Richmond website December 19, 2025, and The Reporter December 24, 2025, in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Government Act.
Holiday Hours and Curbside Collection Schedule
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🎄 Season’s Greetings from Richmond County! 🎄
On behalf of the Warden, Councillors, and Staff, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season.
May the New Year be filled with health, family, and friends!
Please note our Holiday Hours and Curbside Collection Schedule
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Water and Sewer Emergency Contact For urgent matters concerning water or sewer service, please call 902-226-3988 |
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