Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia

Please be advised that due to HURRICANE EARL, all events at Berwick Gala Days are cancelled on Saturday, September 4th.  The tractor pulls will be held Sunday at 9 am, the Domino Display at 12 noon, the Children's Parade at 1 pm, the Tea and Princess Reunion at 2:30 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, the ATV Competition in the Riding Ring at 4 pm, and the evening show from 6-8 pm.  The Tim Beanie Magic Show will be held in the Arena on Monday from 4-5 pm.  We hope you will come out on Sunday and Monday and enjoy a "shortened version" of Gala Day Week-end!!

Please note the change in the route of the Gala Day Grand Street Parade on Monday, September 6th.  The parade will leave the Grand View Manor at 11 am and proceed north on Commercial Street to the Old Fire Hall and then turn left on Cottage and will finish at Easson's Transport on Foster Street.

Come to Berwick for this year's Gala Days. Lots to do, something for everyone! A great place to renew old friendships and make new ones.

Click here to download Gala Days 2010 Program 

Berwick Gala Days is fast approaching and will be held on September 4,5 and 6 of 2010. For anyone looking for forms for the Grand Street Parade, 5 Mile Road Race or Youth Fun Run, please click here.

"Kids in the Groove" After School Program Coordinator

The Berwick Recreation Department is seeking an energetic self-starter who is interested in healthy childhood development.  A background and experience working with children ages 5-12 is required. The expected start date for the Part time position is August 30, 2010.  Deadline to submit a resume is August 9th at 4:30 pm.  Please forward resumes to:  Ashlyn Sulis, Director of Recreation and Community Development, Berwick Recreation Department, 236 Commercial Street, Berwick, N.S.  B0P 1E0 or by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

A special meeting of Council has been called for Wednesday, August 4th at 4:30pm. Staff have requested decisions on two items:

• New Gym Floor - Adjustment to Budgeted Amount to accommodate epoxy vapour barrier.
• Portable Generator - Award of Tender to purchase this equipment item

All Council meetings are open to the public. 

We apologize for the traffic disruptions and noise on Commercial St. due to construction. Residents, visitors and businesses should be aware of partial or full detours needed as this project progresses.

This is stormwater/sewerwater infrastructure renewal, project estimated to cost $1.2M, with 1/3 funding coming the Province of Nova Scotia, 1/3 from the Federal Government and the rest from the Town's tax dollars.

 The project is a major one and should take up most or all of the summer months. We are replacing the complete run of stormwater and sewerwater pipes from Cottage St. to the new fire hall. Lateral pipes connections to homes and businesses will also be replaced. 

Any questions or concerns, please contact Gary Gould, Superintendent of Public Works (538-8717) or Bob Ashley, Chief Administrative Officer (538-4007). You can reach either by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The 12^th Annual Berwick Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and recognition Event will be held on Saturday June 5/10. The event takes place at the Jack Spindler Memorial Gymnasium, Berwick School on Veterans Drive in Berwick. The doors open at 6 PM for memorabilia viewing and meet and greet. 

In the past 12 years 25 athletes, 24 teams, 19 builders and 3 special recognitions have been inducted. As well hundreds of athletes, coaches and officials have been recognized for their annual achievements in sport. 

For 2010 the hall of fame committee is proud to be inducting the following.  Athlete Bruce Beattie was well known in the 60s and 70s for his steady play on the blueline for many Berwick teams and the Acadia Axemen.  Laurie Ward is an all around athlete with provincial championships in baseball, softball and basketball, has track and field records, was a good hockey player and an accomplished golfer. The teams to be inducted are the 1984 Berwick Bruins provincial pee wee hockey champions and the Dr Ron Thorpe Curling team perennial contenders at provincial and Western County bonspiels in the early 70s. In the builder category sports writer and softball umpire Stuart Johnstone will be inducted. Arthur Newton also being inducted in the builder category started midget baseball, men’s softball teams and worked with hockey teams in Berwick. 

Prior to the induction ceremony athletes, coaches and officials that have had a significant contribution in the last year will be recognized. There will be a special tribute to the old Berwick Arena and previous arenas as the community gets ready to move into the new Kings Mutual Century Centre. 

The induction and recognition ceremony begins at 7 PM with a reception to follow. Light refreshments will be served. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. 

For more information contact Berwick Recreation 538-8616.

Berwick and District's 1st Open House

Date: Thursday April 29th

Time: 4-7pm

Location: Town Hall Gym

Come and visit the various displays by local organizations including:

• Town of Berwick
• Berwick & District Lions Club
• Western Kings Board of Trade
• Berwick Farmers Market
• Kings Mutual Century Centre
• ...and more!  

...and don't forget to enter the draws for some great prizes!

REGISTRATION DATES
All registration will be taken on a first come – first serve basis and payment must be made at this time
 
Saturday, April 17th    10:00 – 12:30 pm
Sunday, April 18th        1:00  –  3:00 pm
 
All registration will be taken at the Somerset Community Hall.
No registration forms will be accepted before April 17th

Download the full registration info sheet here

The Town of Berwick seeks professional Project Management services to lead a project to upgrade all energy-related systems of its Town Hall facility. Components will include insulation, building envelope, heating, cooling, lighting and controls. An electronic RFP resource package is available to proponents by contacting:

Bob Ashley, CAO, 538-4007, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Submission Deadline: Thursday, April 29, 2pm

Download the RFP document here.

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