Town of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia

Town of Parrsboro Tax Exemption

Pursuant to section 69 of the Municipal Government Act, the Town of Parrsboro is granting a tax exemption of $200.00 in the town upon property owned by a person whose total income from ALL SOURCES for 2009 (including the income of all other persons residing int he household) is less than $15,500.00.  The exemption is granted only in respect to property occupied by the applicant ratepayer and his home.  The person applying for the exemption must sign an affidavit regarding his or her income for that period.

Applications will be received up to Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at the Parrsboro Town Office.

Grants to Non-Profit Organizations

The Town of Parrsboro is now accepting applications from Non-Profit community, recreational, sporting, cultural, educational and social organizations that provide benefits to residents within the Town.

Only those organizations that can demonstrate financial need will be considered for assistance.  Applicants must submit a letter indicating the amount and type of assistance requested, a current financial statement and budget for the upcoming year no later than March 19th, 2010.

For Sale by Town of Parrsboro

1 - 11 ft. one-way plow

1 - 11 ft. manual angle plow

Plows can be inspected at the Public Works garage at 654 Main Street, Parrsboro.  For more information contact the Town Office at 254-2036.

Attention Cumberland County Homeowners/Builders

There will be a public information session held upstairs in the main hall at the Amherst Fire Station located at 70 Albion Street in Amherst on Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.  The purpose is to present an overview of the recent changes to the Nova Scotia Building Code making energy efficiency for a buildings a Code requirement and specific details on how to achieve compliance with the new Code.  The information presented will be especially useful to anyone planning to build new, renovate or add an addition to an existing building.

There is no charge, however, it would be helpful if anyone who is planning to attend could contact their local Building Offiicial and let them know.  Refreshments and a nutrition break will be provided.

Contacts for your local Building Officials:

Springhill/Oxford: (902) 597-3754

Amherst/Parrsboro: (902) 664-7331

Cumberland County: (902) 667-2313                                                               

Postive Change Awards

The Province of Nova Scotia's Positive Change Awards honours students who have demonstrated leadership in promoting safe and positive environments, building social cohesion and celebrating cultural diversity.  Last year's winners included a boy who filled a 13-metre container with school supplies for an impoverished African country, a girl who made a courageous and symbolic stand against bullying and a teenager who devised a plan to connect student volunteers with charities eager for help. In June, Premier Darrell Dexter and Education Minister Marilyn More will present up to 10 students with a $2,000 bursary to be used for post-secondary education opportunities.  If you would like more information or would like to nominate someone for these awards, please contact the Department of Education at:  www.powerofpositivechange.ca

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.

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.