Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia

Student representatives, Parker Muzerall (left) and Emily Bent, took official oaths of office as members of Berwick's RCMP Police Services Advisory Board. RCMP Corporal Merrill Buglar, in his capacity as Commission of Oaths, presided. So did the adult members take their oaths. All agree that Parker and Emily contribute an all-important youth perspective on local policing issues. Neither are shy about sharing their views on improving the safety and security of all Berwick citizens. The committee is honored and privileged to have Parker and Emily as full-fledged, voting members of our advisory team. 

Follow the Read More link to read the oath affirmed by Parker and Emily and the rest of our Berwick Police Services Advisory Board.

The 11th Annual Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place on Saturday, June 6th at the Berwick School Gym, 220 Cottage Street, with a Meet and Greet at 6 pm and the Ceremony beginning at 7 pm.

Inductees this year include Athletes, Purdy Adams and Mike Kinsman,Builder/Athletes, Peter Connell and Andy Hopkins as well as the following teams: The 1993-1994 Central Kings Gators High School Hockey Team and The 1971 Berwick Alpines Men's Fastball Team.  Local athletes will also be recognized for their achievements throughout the year.

There will be displays of memorabilia and a free will offering will be taken at the door.   Everyone is welcome to attend.  For more information, call The Berwick Recreation Department at 538-8616.

Request for Proposals

FOR THE PROVISION OF
One (1) 2009 Model 4X4 Pick-Up Truck
Berwick and District Volunteer Fire Department (BDVFD)-RFP-2009-2010-001

Vehicle “Aâ€�:  One (1) Full Size 4 Door Crew Cab Pick-up 4X4 with GVW Rating of between 4000kgs (8800 lbs) and 4454kgs (9800 lbs)

Download the detailed Request for Proposal (159.55 kB).

Please be advised that the trail bed is under inspection for foreign metal objects.  Watch and use only with extrame care.  The Town of Berwick apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.  Updates will be provided as the required clean up takes place.  For more information, please call The Berwick Recreation Department at 538-4016.

***Update - May 29, 2009***    A "sweep" of the trail has been completed and nails were retrieved.  We will be reopening the trail today, but ask that users still use caution as there may still be nails on the railbed.  Another sweep of the trail will be done June 1 & 2 to ensure the nails have been removed.  The Town of Berwick appreciates your cooperation in this matter.   

**Update - June 10, 2009**

The Town of Berwick wishes to give some background information regarding in asphalt shingles which were laid on the trail in May. The Town of Berwick gained a letter of Authority for the 2.2km section of the abandon rail line which runs through the town limits. Since October 2, 2002 there have been endless hours of work completed to make this section of trail as user friendly as possible. This 2.2km section has been designated as a demonstration trail. This means that as a trail committee we are looking at the application of a number of trail surfaces to combat common trail use issues, acting as a test site.

 The asphalt shingles is to combat the common dust issue which was brought to our attention by those who live along the trail. During the processing of the asphalt shingles, valley waste was able to extract 900 pounds of nails from the shingles. On the Berwick section of the trail there was roughly 375 tons of asphalt shingles laid and roughly a 5 gallon bail of nails or 60 pounds of nails retrieved after spreading the surface.

The Town of Berwick will continue to maintain a close watch on the trail for further developments. We will be doing weekly surface sweeps until we are comfortable moving towards a monthly sweep and then a more flexible schedule.

We have the support of a number of users groups, for example the Annapolis Valley Lake & Ridge Runners Association, Snowmobile Club and the Kings County ATV club. We have also received a number of compliments about the surface for those who both walk and run on the trail.

We appreciate the continued support of all trail users and hope you continue to bring all your trail issues to our attention.

 

 

This month's Committee of the Whole meeting takes place:

Monday May 25th

Starts 9am

Main agenda item: Operating Budget 2009-10 (2nd draft)

Public is always welcome to attend this or any other Town meetings. You can download a copy of the Draft Operating Budget 2009-10 (660.18 kB).

The Pace Car program helps stop speeding on enighbourhood streets.  It's simple - drivers sign the Pace Car Pledge, and then proudly display the official Pace Car emblems on your car.  For more information, call The Berwick Recreation Department at 538-8616/4016.

Come on out and help design Berwick's Northern Gateway. The Northern Gateway represents the point where we welcome visitors into our Town. This project is a critical opportunity to build on Berwick's strengths by using design elements to create a memorable and welcoming experience for residents and visitors. 

Interactive, fun and all ages welcome! 

Where: Berwick Fire Station (new)

When: Saturday, May 2, 10am-3pm

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The Town of Berwick will be providing a yard waste pick up service during the period of Monday, Apri 20, 2009 to Friday, May 1, 2009.

...Place brush at curb-side no earlier than the evening of April 19th for Zone A and the Evening of April 26th for Zone B.

...The Town will not be collecting anything other than organic yard waste at this time.

...Burning of leaves and yard waste is prohibited in the Town of Berwick.

Zone A - April 20, 2009 to April 24, 2009

Zone B - April 27, 2009 to May 1, 2009

**Zone A includes all properties west of, and including Commercial Street.  Zone B includes all properties east of Commercial Street.

Valley Waste Resource Management will be providing a Spring Clean up in the Town on Friday, May 1, 2009.  Articles for pick-up include:  Old furniture, appliances, carpets, construction and demolition waste and empty paint cans.

For more information, contact Gary Gould, Public Works Superintendent @ 538-8717.

Tuesday April 7th, 2009 marks a major milestone for the Kings Mutual Century Centre project-- the opening of the first Apple Dome tenders for site preparation. Ten submissions were received and the contract will be officially awarded by the Berwick and District Community Association on April 16^th.  Pictured (left) is Mike Mason, President of the Berwick and District Community Association; George Moody (centre), Chairman of the Apple Dome Committee and Mark Bouter (right), Consultant with A.B.L. Environmental, Kentville over looked the official opening of tenders.Meanwhile, WHW Architects is putting the final touches on construction specifications for the building tender scheduled to open May 7, 2009.

Berwick's Apple Blossom Princess Tea will be held on Saturday, April 18th from 2-4 pm at The Berwick Lions Hall.  Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and students and pre-schoolers are free.  There will be refreshments and entertainment.  Everyone is welcome to come out and meet Melody Sanford, Taylor Fancey and Katie Belliveau, Candidates for Apple Blossom Princess Berwick 2009.  For more information, contact The Berwick Recreation Department at 538-8616/4016.

Introduction

The Berwick Energy Future (BEF) began in November 2006 as a Town of Berwick initiative aimed at establishing the Town as the leading community in Nova Scotia in terms of the generation and management of energy resources.  The BEF has become the overall concept that encompasses all of the town energy related projects that are helping the Town of Berwick to progress towards this goal.  
First proposed in the autumn of 2006, there are a number of energy related projects under the BEF banner, in various stages of development and implementation and a number that have been successfully completed.  The overall objective is to engage the entire community in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cost by participating in conservation and alternative generation activities.
The Town has engaged Acadia Management Group Inc. (AMG) as an energy advisor and as a project implementer for many of the BEF activities both past and present.  The Town of Berwick and Acadia Management Group continue to work closely to construct actionable projects with real benefits in terms of cost and GHG reductions – all aimed at creating the optimal energy management and conservation strategy in the town.

The regular meetings of the Planning Advisory Committee now have a new start time--6:30pm. All PAC meetings are open to the public. Please note that if you want to make a presentation to PAC, notice must be given to the CAO no later than the Friday at noon in the week before the date of the meeting.