Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia

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.

Go to:

Summer Jobs 

Get your applications in early!

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 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 – Amy and Jimmy Dempsey – 164 Main Street
• 2nd – Gloria Sweeney – 305 Main Street
• 3rd – Mike and Sheila Munday – 141 Lawrence Avenue

Best decorated business winners

• 1^st place – Katz Hair Design – 174 Foster Street
• 2^nd place – “Spoil Me Rottenâ€� – Commercial Street
• 3^rd place – Apple Capital Museum – Commercial Street

Thanks to all who took part and decorated their home or business this year! The Town looks great – 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. 

Town of Berwick and Berwick Electric Offices will close on Thursday, December 24th at noon.

The offices will re-open on Monday, January 4th at 8:30 am.

Emergency Contact Numbers are:

Bob Ashley - 698-0375

Public Works Department - 670-1594

Berwick Electric - 678-1666

 

Happy Holidays from the Mayor, Council and Staff, Town of Berwick.

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

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.