Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia

Do you know what’s happening in your Town? Would you like to have input into what’s being done? Volunteer! Get involved! The Town of Berwick is currently recruiting for a number of positions on its committees. We need members on the following Committees:
 

• Police Services Advisory Committee (meets every second month)
• Planning Advisory Committee (meets once every month)
• Recreation Advisory Committee (meets every second month)
• Berwick Electric Commission (meets once every month)

 
All you need is enthusiasm and interest in what is going on around you. Orientation will be provided for each Committee. Terms will begin February 2010 until October, 2014. Pick up your application form at the Town Office at 236 Commercial Street, or contact Chantal Pineo-Atwood at 538-4006, or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for an electronic copy.

 You can also download the volunteer application.

The Kings Mutual Century Centre (a.k.a. Apple Dome) has just launched a new web site. Please bookmark http://kmccberwick.ca/ and check back often for regular photo updates.

Please be advised that Nova Scotians can now be vaccinated against the H1N1 and seasonal flu at the same clinics.  Clinics in Berwick will be held at The Berwick Fire Hall on November 5 and November 24th from 1-8 pm.

For more information on other clinics in the area and other information on the H1N1 and seasonal influenza, visit www.gov.ns.ca/h1n1, or call Healthlink 811

Berwick’s Annual Santa Claus Celebrations – November 27, 28, 29.  Week-end full of activities including tree lighting ceremony, Magical Christmas Parade (at 6:30 pm starting at The Grand View Manor), Hay and Wagon rides and lots more.  Watch here for further details, or call 538-8616/4016 for more information.

MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITIES of NOVA SCOTIA CO-OPERATIVE

September 2009

BACKGROUND 

The six Municipal electric utilities in Nova Scotia are the Town of Antigonish Electric Utility, Berwick Electric Commission, Canso Electric Commission, Town of Lunenburg Electric Utility, Town of Mahone Bay Electric Utility, and the Riverport Electric Light Commission.  They serve about 7800 residential, commercial, and industrial customers, and presently purchase virtually all of their supply of electric energy from Nova Scotia Power Incorporated.  With the proclamation of “The Electricity Actâ€� and the approval by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board of an Open Access Transmission Tariff for Nova Scotia Power’s transmission system, the Munis are enabled to seek other sources of supply.  The Municipal Electric Utilities of Nova Scotia Co-operative (MEUNSC) is a body which represents the utilities before the regulator – the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board – and Government, as well as in some negotiations. 

The six utilities have about 39.6 mW of peak demand, buy about 195.6 gWh of energy per year, and have load factors in the .55 - .6 range.  Most are served at 69 kV, although the largest, Antigonish, is supplied at several 12 kV points as a historic artefact.  Ownership of substations and metering transformers varies.  All are metered with interval metering capable of supplying good data.

PURPOSE

The Co-op has directed that this call be issued to ascertain if alternative supply is available at prices and terms that are attractive.  The Co-op member Utilities are particularly interested in renewable energy.

Berwick Library is a hub of local social and cultural activities. Check out the Library's 2009 Fall Events and Programs hosted by the Berwick Library. The library is located at 236 Commercial Street, inside the Town Hall building.

There are two casual positions available with the After School Program. The After School Program runs daily from 3 to 5:30 pm and 1/2 and Full In-Service Days at Berwick School.  These jobs begin in early September 2009.  Applicants must be available daily on an "on call basis".  This is a great opportunity to work with youth.

Please direct any inquiries and forward resumes to Ashlyn Sulis at 538-4016 or by e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

A great opportunity for West Kings High School Students!

Deadline to apply - August 31, 2009.

We've got more information and registration forms on 2009 Gala Days events now available for download. The list include:

An Introduction to the Grand Street Parade (65 kB)

Grand St. Parade Registration 2009 (83.57 kB)

5-Mile Road Race Registration (200 kB)

Youth Fun Run Registration (21 kB)

For further information please contact our Recreation and Community Development management or staff. You can find contact info by going to the Contact Us page or clicking the link on the top right corner of this page.

You can now download the Town of Berwick's 2009-10 Operating and Capital Budgets. This pdf document includes an overview with highlights, several graphical illustrations, calculations on the budgets' tax requirement and a 10-year outlook on capital projects.

This document will help you learn how local property tax dollars are spent. We are happy to answers any questions you may have.

In addition, we are always open to ideas from tax-paying residents and businesses for future budget improvements or projects so please feel free to write, phone, visit or email Bob Ashley, Chief Administrative Officer (538-4007, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). You can also contact any of our managers. Go to the Contacts page of this web site.

Horse Pull, 1st Annual Berwick Gala Days, 1945 

GALA WEEKEND EVENTS - September 4, 5, 6, 7, 2009

If you have any questions about Gala Days or would like to be involved, please contact Carol (902-538-8616 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Ashlyn (902-538-4016 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Click 2009 Gala Days Program to download the pdf file of the Gala Days program.

The  64th Annual Berwick Gala Days is set to take place Labour Day Week-end in Berwick.  Highlights of the week-end include:  Children's Parade, Grand Street Parade (note new start time of 11 am), Fireworks, Car Show, Strongman Competition, Craft Fair, Midway, Barbeques, Much Music Dance and more!!  There wil be something for all ages to enjoy.  This is a great opportunity to get together with friends and support Gala Days - a unique event in that all funds raised go back to support youth activities in the community. 

Watch for a complete schedule of events to be posted here by mid-August.  

For more information, call Gala Day Student Coordinator, Megan Lamb at 538-4019 or Carol Boylan-Hartling at 538-8616.

"The Harbourville Connection" - Exit 15...Heading North, a new book by Pat Hampsey and Anne E. McKenna is now available at local businesses throughout Berwick including Palmer Home Hardware, Berwick Town Hall and Berwick Visitor Information Centre.  This is a follow up to Pat and Anne's first book - Exit 15 - A History of Berwick and is a great book to add to your summer reading list!