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Volunteer Awards

Each year communities all across Canada celebrate National Volunteer Week.  This year NVW takes place from April 15 to April 21.  The primary purpose of this specially designated week is to thank and honour people who donate their time to help others by supporting the causes in which they believe.  Volunteer Week also serves to reinforce the human values that volunteering represents and increases awareness of the vital importance of volunteerism to our communities.

The Town of Parrsboro has many dedicated volunteers who act as the backbone of our community.  It is your time to speak and let your voice be heard.  Nominate an individual, business or family who has made valuable contributions to our community in any of the following categories:

  1. Representative Volunteer Award
  2. Model Volunteer Community Award
  3. Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
  4. Corporate and Small Business Volunteer Award
  5. Volunteer Family Award

Nomination deadline is Monday, February 13th, 2012.

For more information or for nomination forms, please contact Tissy at 254-2036 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Clear Bag Program for Garbage

The Mandatory Phase of the Clear Bag Program for Garbage comes into effect on January 1, 2012.  As of this date garbage will not be collected if it is not in clear non-coloured bags.  For more information click Clear Bag Program for Garbage
 

New Horizons for Seniors Program

The New Horizons for Seniors Program supports projects that aim to address one or more of the following five program objectives:

  • promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations;
  • engaging seniors in the community through the mentoring of others;
  • expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse;
  • supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors; and
  • providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors.

Details about the program, including how to apply, are available on our Web site at www.hrsdc.gc.ca/seniors. 

 

Cumberland Development Corporation Ltd.

Anyone interested in starting a business may wish to speak with Bruce Burbine from the Cumberland Development Corporation who is available at the Town Office by appointment.  Services include Business Counseling, Business Loans, Self-Employment Benefit Program and Youth Seed Capital Program.  For more information call (902) 667-5700, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Fax:(902) 667-1452.

 

Notice RE: Garbage Collection

Please take note that effective immediately all garbage, recyclables and compost containers must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on regularly scheduled pick-up days. If you have any questions, please contact the Town Office or your local garbage collector. Solid Waste Collection Schedule 2010-11   Waste Separation Guide
 

Notice RE: Adoption of Dog Bylaw

Notice is hereby given that at a regular meeting held on October 28th, 2003, the Town Council passed the "Town of Parrsboro Dog Bylaw". In order to encourage all dog owners to register their pets, the registry fees have been eliminated.

This is a reminder to all owners of dogs aged four months or more to avoid penalty and have their pets registered at the Town Office if they have not yet done so.

 

Cumberland County Safety Check-In Program

A public program designed to provide a daily telephone call to citizens who live alone or are at home alone during the day.  This is a free program provided to the public seven days a week.  For more information contact the VON Cumberland County at 667-8796 or toll free at 1-877-504-0500. Brochures and registration forms are available at the Town Hall.

 

Environmental Home Assessment Program (EHAP)

Clean Nova Scotia is administering a program call the Environmental Home Assessment Program or EHAP.  This program is a free service to Nova Scotians who are on septic systems and well water and gives homeowners education on how to better protect and use their septic systems, wells and oil tanks.  In addition each assessment includes a kit of goodies that includes a sample of environmentally friendly cleaning products, water conservation devices and a $50 rebate on tank pumping. Also, in cases where homeowners have a malfunctioning septic system, we can help them apply for a grant of up to $3,000 to help cover the cost of repairing or replacing their septic systems. For more information please call 1-800-665-5377 or visit Clean Nova Scotia.