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Tag Archives: municipal amalgamation
Municipal amalgamation: Sharp contrasts between Pictou and Parrsboro
The sudden rush in the last month for Parrsboro to dissolve its town status and join Cumberland County is in sharp contrast to what’s been happening in the Pictou area where citizens will get the right to vote before amalgamation … Continue reading
It’s a ‘yes’: Parrsboro will ask to join Cumberland County
Parrsboro Town Council approved a motion tonight to ask for permission to amalgamate with Cumberland County. “This is what I feel is in the best interests of the town right now, I really do,” Councillor David Harrison said before joining … Continue reading
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Tagged Ashley Brown, Cheryl Reid, David Harrison, Lisa Ward, Mayor Lois Smith, municipal amalgamation, NSUARB, Ron Shaw
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Cape Breton professor calls on province to support local communities
A retired political science professor from Cape Breton University says small, rural towns such as Parrsboro need more financial support from the province. But instead of helping smaller municipalities cope with population declines and a shrinking tax base, Jim Guy … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Parrsboro
Tagged Charles Sampson, equalization, Jim Guy, municipal amalgamation
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Parrsboro mayor tells CBC it’s time to join Cumberland County
Parrsboro Mayor Lois Smith says Town Council has decided that it’s time to move forward with joining Cumberland County. “My council and myself decided a couple of months ago that it’s time to look at a different structure for the … Continue reading
Parrsboro councillors to vote on application to join Cumberland Co.
Parrsboro Town Council has decided to vote next week on whether to file an application to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) asking for approval to join Cumberland County. The vote will be taken on Wednesday, August 26th, … Continue reading
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Tagged David Harrison, Lisa Ward, Mayor Lois Smith, municipal amalgamation, NSUARB, Ron Shaw
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Packed meeting hears benefits of amalgamation, but citizens will not get to vote
Parrsboro Town Councillors say residents won’t get to vote on whether the town seeks to join the Municipality of Cumberland County. “It’s council’s decision to make,” Mayor Lois Smith told an audience of about 150 last night at the Parrsboro … Continue reading
