Check out the program and schedule of activities planned for the upcoming March Break week, March 15-19, 2010. You can download a copy of the program here.
"We've
ordered a comprehensive environmental assessment of the old fire site to know
the concentrations and extent of contaminants recently found on the
property," says Deputy Mayor Anna Ashford Morton. She adds, "And once
we learn the facts, Council will weigh its options". Estimated cost for
the level-2 testing project is pegged at $10,000. A resolution approving the
expenditure was passed by Council at its meeting of February 9, 2010.
Berwick and
District's Volunteer Fire Department moved to its new home in 2008. The
facility has attracted wide-spread acclaim for its design and environmentally
green features. The old fire hall, built in the mid 60s, was put up for sale on
the market last year with a plan to apply the proceeds to the debt incurred for
the new facility.
Negotiations for
the sale of the old property ended when a preliminary environmental check
revealed the presence of contaminants--hydro carbons. "Naturally, we were
disappointed," Ashford-Morton goes on, "because we were looking
forward to seeing a transformation of the old building into an attractive new
development.
The full
environmental assessment will involve boring holes into the soil in a pattern
of concentric circles and at various depths to get the complete picture. The
history of institutional and commercial activities on the site, going back
decades, may also come into play. "Until we get the conclusive results of
the analysis, comments on how serious the contamination may or may not be, is
pure speculation", said Deputy Mayor Ashford-Morton.
Once we get the
results, we'll share them, look at our options, seek public input, weigh the
risks, and take a course of action we believe fits the best interests of our
community.
Are you a student interested in a summer job working for the Recreation Department of the Town of Berwick. You can download or view job descriptions online now. Start polishing your resume.
Berwick Recreation Department Summer Employment Opportunity 2010
The Berwick Recreation Department is presently accepting applications for the following positions:
Recreation Intern
Day Camp Director
Day Camp Counsellors
Kiddie Camp Director
Kiddie Camp Counsellor
Aquatic Instructor
Park Maintenance
Museum Manager
Visitor Information Counsellor
Gala Day Coordinator
Tennis Instructor
Deadline to submit applications is March 17th for Recreation Intern and March 31st for all other positions. All positions are subject to budget/grant approval and job descriptions are available upon request.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted and the Town of Berwick thanks all applicants for their interest in employment with the Town of Berwick.
Please drop off resume/cover letter at the Berwick Recreation Department between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday or send to Berwick Recreation Department, PO Box 130, Berwick, N.S. B0P 1E0, or
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or call 538-8616/4016.
The best decorated homes and businesses in Berwick have been chosen. Palmer Home Hardware were kind enough to sponsor the event again this year. For the home winners, 1st place gets a $50 Home Hardware gift card, 2nd, $25 gift card and 3rd $10 gift card.
Best decorated home winners
1st β Amy and Jimmy Dempsey β 164 Main Street
2nd β Gloria Sweeney β 305 Main Street
3rd β Mike and Sheila Munday β 141 Lawrence Avenue
Best decorated business winners
1st place β Katz Hair Design β 174 Foster
Street
2nd place β βSpoil Me Rottenβ β
Commercial Street
3rd place β Apple Capital Museum β
Commercial Street
Thanks to all who took part and decorated
their home or business this year! The Town looks great β hope you are all able to get out and see the lights!!
You can now download flyers detailing upcoming winter 2010 programs from our Recreation Department and the Public Libary. Click on the following links: Library flyer, and Recreation flyer.
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
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,
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). You can also contact any of our managers. Go to the Contacts page of this web site.
The best decorated homes and businesses in Berwick have been chosen. Palmer Home Hardware were kind enough to sponsor the event again this year. For the home winners, 1st place gets a $50 Home Hardware gift card, 2nd, $25 gift card and 3rd $10 gift card.
The Kings Mutual Century Centre (a.k.a. Apple Dome) has just launched a new web site. Please bookmark 
You can now download the