Town of New Glasgow

This Holiday season, support our local businesses! At Janelle's Upcycled and New Fashions. you can find handmade clothes, accessories (for you and your pet!), masks, toys, holiday decorations and much more. Janelle and her magical sewing machine create everything from scratch! Her creations have great quality and awesome prices. Janelle's Upcycled and New Fashions is open from Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Saturdays from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ... Special Christmas masks are 3 for $20, Also, customize masks (or any piece of apparel) with your logo and special designs. Photos are courtesy of Scott Munn. Instagram: @photomunn. This series of posts is an initiative from the Town of New Glasgow with the partnership of Pictou County Chamber of Commerce, IGNITE Labs and Pictou County Regional Enterprise Network. #NGbusinesses #buylocal #supportlocal

This Holiday season, support our local businesses! The Coffee Bean is celebrating its 34th anniversary this week! Baked goods and fresh coffee have been a part of New Glasgow's daily routine for over three decades. Stop by for a muffin and one of their delicious espresso drinks and celebrate their anniversary!... The Coffee Bean is open from Tuesday to Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Every holiday season, The Coffee Bean offers a variety of specialty flavoured coffee beans perfect for gifting your dear ones or simply treating yourself. Spiced Eggnog and Canadian Maple are the flavours of the season, and more flavours are coming in the next weeks. Photos are courtesy of Scott Munn from @photomunn. This series of posts is an initiative from the Town of New Glasgow with the partnership of Pictou County Chamber of Commerce, IGNITE Labs and Pictou County Regional Enterprise Network. #NGbusinesses #buylocal #supportlocal

New Glasgow Holiday Decorating Contest There's only a few days left to enter! Fill out the form below to register your business or home for the Town of New Glasgow's Holiday Decorating Contest!.... The deadline to register is December 10 and each entry will be placed on a map so that the general public can check out the most festive properties in New Glasgow this December. Voting will take place from December 11 until December 22 on Facebook and SurveyMonkey. The winning business and home will be announced on December 23. Both winners will receive a prize. If you have questions, please contact [email protected] or 902-755-8363. *Contest open to businesses and homes located in the Town of New Glasgow* REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ngholidaydecoratingcontest See more

Cool program alert at Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library! Stop by at New Glasgow Library for a little scavenger hunt, and get a free children's book!

The West Side Community Centre invites you to their Contactless Food Bank Drive. Volunteers will be available at the WSCC to accept non-perishable food items for our local Food Bank. Simply drive-up with your donation during drop off hours and a volunteer will meet you with masks and gloves outside of the Centre. MOST NEEDED FOOD ITEMS: Soup and stew Canned meat and fish... Canned vegetables and fruit Pasta Rice Peanut butter Cereal Baby food See more

This Holiday season, support our local businesses! Inglis Jewellers is the place to go if you are looking for fine jewellery and timepieces. With knowledgeable staff, focused on providing the best customer experience, they have the perfect piece to celebrate each special moment in your life. Inglis Jewellers is open from Monday to Wednesday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sundays from 12:00... pm to 4:00 pm. Free gift-wrapping and new stock coming in every day! Photos are courtesy of Scott Munn. Instagram: @photomunn. This series of posts is an initiative from the Town of New Glasgow with the partnership of Pictou County Chamber of Commerce, IGNITE Labs and Pictou County Regional Enterprise Network. #NGbusinesses #buylocal #supportlocal

Next week is Waste Reduction Week! Pictou County Solid Waste and Divert NS have planned engaging and fun activities for all ages! Follow Pictou County Solid Waste for more on what’s to come! What have you been doing to reduce your waste? Let us know!... #wastereductionweek

Saturday is Elections Day and your last chance to vote for the 2020 Municipal Elections. Glasgow Square will be open on Sat 17, from 8 am to 7 pm, if you need assistance voting. Please note: there will be no paper ballot, and you will still be using a computer to vote. If you plan to vote in-person, bring your Voter's Card and remember to wear a mask and practice social distance. ... You still can vote by phone or online, using the information on your Voter's Card, until Sat 17, at 7 pm. Don't miss this opportunity! It's in your hands to make a better future for New Glasgow. #NGvotes

35% of the registered voters in New Glasgow have already voted. Do your part! Don't leave it to the last minute! Voting is simple and fast.... You can vote by phone, calling the number on your voter card. You can also vote online, by assessing the website listed on the voter card. If you prefer to vote in-person, Glasgow Square will be open on Sat 17, from 8 am to 7 pm. If you have questions, please call 1-833-901-1990 (Mon-Sat, 8:30 am-8:30 pm).

Wednesday, October 21st @ 1:00 pm: Waste Reduction Webinar Hosted in partnership with the NS Adopt-A-Highway program. Viewers will get a chance to learn some tips & tricks to reduce waste at home and learn about both the Adopt-A-Highway & Great Nova Scotia Pick-Me-Up programs, how to get involved, and how to reduce litter in their communities. The Facebook event page is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/664255107542123/... Pictou County Solid Waste NS Adopt A Highway

Call for Citizen Representation - Active Living The Town of New Glasgow is seeking applications for the Active Living Advisory Committee. Applications can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at New Glasgow Town Hall (111 Provost Street).... To read the Active Living Strategy visit: https://bit.ly/2Y2s7o7

We are proud to have Gerard Veldhoven as a member of our community! His book of memoirs, "A Passion for Equality: My Personal Journey" was launched last week, and can be found at Forge Home and Garden. #townofNewGlasgow #ngreads #lgbtq #pcrainbow

You have until Sat 17th to vote. Don't leave it to the last minute! 20% of New Glasgow's registered voters have already exercised their right to vote. Join them in helping to choose the best candidates to represent our community. If you have questions, please call 1-833-901-1990 (Mon-Sat, 8:30 am-8:30 pm).

WATER OUTAGE NOTICE Trenton Rd Area New Glasgow The Town of New Glasgow Water Utility wishes to advise customers there will be a water outage on Tuesday, October 13th and Thursday, October 15th starting at 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.... This outage is necessary to replace two fire hydrants in the area. To avoid any inconvenience, please set aside sufficient water for this period of time. When the water service is restored, run your water until it runs clear. We also advise you to turn off the shutoff valve in your basement to prevent any back siphonage of water. The New Glasgow Water Utility regrets any inconvenience this may cause. Earl J. MacKenzie, P.Eng. Town Engineer

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It's Day 1 for Pictou County Municipal Elections! Make sure you have everything ready to vote. Check our previous post for instructions. You have until Oct 17th to vote. If you have questions, please call 1-833-901-1990 (Mon-Sat, 8:30 am-8:30 pm).... For the list of candidates and more information about the elections, please access electionspictoucounty.ca It's in your hands to choose the best candidates to represent our community. Chose wisely! #NGVotes2020

The Town of New Glasgow regular COUNCIL and COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE meetings will take place in the Council Chambers at Town Hall on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th starting at 5:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THAT COVID-19 PROTOCOLS ARE IN PLACE AS FOLLOWS: Any public wishing to attend a Town Council or Committee of Whole meeting MUST pre-register with Town Hall by phoning Kelly Sloan at 902-755-8333. This will allow the Town to collect contract-tracing information in the event of potential... exposure to COVID-19 as well as ensure the Town does not exceed the maximum attendance number. 6 Public attendance will be limited to a maximum of six (6) members of the public and registration is on a first come first serve basis. All attendees (Council, staff, members of the public and media) will be required to wear a non-medical mask at all times when moving about within Town Hall. Once attendees are seated in Council Chambers in accordance with six feet of physical/social distancing from others present, attendees may remove masks if they desire to do so. Total attendance (Including Council, staff, and the public/media) in Council Chambers for each meeting will be limited to a maximum of 20 people. You will be asked to complete a COVID-19 health screening during pre-registration. Priority for public attendance will be given to delegations presenting to Council.

New Glasgow Fire Department Paid On-Call Member Applicants: The New Glasgow Fire Department is looking to recruit new hourly paid on-call members. Applicants must be nineteen (19) years of age at the date of application and eligible to be covered under the Nova Scotia Workers Compensation Act. ... Applicants must reside within the Town boundaries protected by the New Glasgow Fire Department. In addition, applicants must hold a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Drivers License and have regular access to a motor vehicle. Applicants must be community-minded and willing to donate volunteer time to the betterment of the Fire Department. Interested parties may pick up an application at the New Glasgow Fire Hall and all applicants must provide a clean criminal record check. Closing date for application is October 16/2020. The Town of New Glasgow values diversity and inclusiveness, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous, visible minorities, and women. On behalf of the Town of New Glasgow, we thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.