Government Documents Reveal What Happened To Our Beloved Foghorn
If you only moved to Lunenburg within the last several years, it’s possible you may have never heard the mournful Battery Point foghorn.
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“Tonight Was The First Time Any Of Us Were Seeing The Budget,” Says Lunenburg Mayor On Day Of Vote For Operating Budget
The 24/25 draft Operating Budget is the largest in Lunenburg's history at $10,825,000. Council is expected to vote on approving the budget at their upcoming May 14 meeting.
Lunenburg Councillor Raises Concerns On Increase In RCMP Spending – Town Researching Alternatives
“I still don’t feel we get enough coverage for paying $65,500 additional this year, and since ‘22 we’ve been increased by $122,924, and I do not see any additional coverage or support," said Councillor Jenni Birtles.
Lunenburg CAO Apologizes For Comments Accidentally Livestreamed During Private Meeting – Council Cancels Plans For Emergency Meeting
Mayor Jamie Myra told the Barnacle on Thursday morning, before the CAO’s apology was published, that Town Council planned to have an emergency meeting in the evening regarding this issue, but this was cancelled.
Lunenburg Mayor Jamie Myra Confirms He Is Reoffering In October Election
Jamie Myra, Mayor of the Town of Lunenburg, has confirmed to The Barnacle he intends to reoffer for his position in October.
Town of Lunenburg Scheduled to Vote On 2024/25 Operating Budget This Tuesday
The process surrounding this year’s budget is a marked departure from previous years, where the budget would be reviewed by the Committee Of The Whole before proceeding to a Council meeting.
Lunenburg Council Makes Portion of Blockhouse Hill Surplus In Surprise Vote
Mayor Myra said he voted against making the land surplus because he said he would first need to see design options include off-street parking for some additional number of units, which might require more land than the land in question for the motion.
Canadian Heritage Minister offers collaboration on Lunenburg’s pitch for UNESCO funding
The Barnacle was present for the Minister of Canadian Heritage’s first visit to Lunenburg, when Pascale St-Onge met with Town of Lunenburg leadership at Town Hall on Monday.
Lunenburg CAO Jamie Doyle announces resignation
The Town of Lunenburg announced Wednesday that Jamie Doyle, Chief Administrative Officer has tendered his resignation, effective May 10, 2024.
Lunenburg Old Fire Hall Remains Unoccupied
If you stopped by the NSCAD residency studio at 42 Duke Street three years ago, you could’ve picked up a free art kit prepared by the current residents.
Bluenose Academy Faces Capacity Strains
If you have kids attending Bluenose Academy, you have likely received recent emails about classroom changes due to capacity issues. But what is the school’s capacity? Despite the building staying the same size, that number keeps changing.
Lunenburg Mayor Jamie Myra addresses vision for proceeding with Blockhouse Hill ahead of vote on whether to make lands surplus
When Town of Lunenburg Council meets on Tuesday evening, they are expected to vote on whether to determine lands on Blockhouse Hill surplus. They will also vote on whether to proceed with drafting development rules for a 256-unit housing development on the site.