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Colchester Waste Resource ManagementFind Your Collection ScheduleSign up for our online customized calendar and reminder service. A collection schedule unique to your home address can be printed, synced with your own electronic calendar, or you can receive weekly reminders by phone, email or Twitter.

NewslettersStay InformedRead the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter to stay up to date on municipal news, programs, and services.

Build Your BusinessBuild Your BusinessDebert Business Park has the most strategic location in the Maritimes, offering strategic partnerships, advanced transportation networks, and a collaborative business environment.

Solar ColchesterReduce Your Carbon FootprintSolar Colchester is a new municipal program that allows eligible property owners in Colchester to install solar panels with financing assistance from the Municipality.

Explore Central Nova logoExplore Central NovaCentral Nova Scotia is filled with rich culture and heritage, unique culinary tastes, breathtaking nature, adventure activities, and family fun for all ages!

Wind Turbine By-Law ReviewWind Turbine By-Law ReviewThe Municipality is undergoing a review of the Wind Turbine Development By-Law. Follow along with the review process and learn about our engagement results!

Your TatamagoucheShare Your VoiceThe Municipality of Colchester is undergoing a review of the current Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law for the Village of Tatamagouche. Find out more about this review and how to participate.

Salmon River School Property Engagement UpdateSalmon River School Engagement UpdateIn Fall of 2021 municipal staff began an engagement process to gather residents' thoughts on the future of this property. As a next step, staff will complete a more detailed analysis and recommendation for Council based on the information and input gathered to date.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

  • Council CommitteeThu. 15 Dec, 2022 (7:00 pm - 11:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 12 Jan, 2023 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • CouncilThu. 26 Jan, 2023 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 9 Feb, 2023 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • CouncilThu. 23 Feb, 2023 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 16 Mar, 2023 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
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Latest News

  • Tender - Heat Pump Replacement

    Tender - Heat Pump Replacement

    Tender Specs Heat Pump Replacement - Closing Friday, December 9, 2022 at 3:00 pm

    • Addendum 1 Heat Pump Replacement - Issued Tuesday, November 22, 2022
    • Addendum 2 Heat Pump Replacement - Issued Wednesday, November 23, 2022
  • Request for Proposals - Debert Incubator Mall

    Request for Proposals - Debert Incubator Mall

    RFP - Incubator mall - Closing Friday, December 16, 2022 at 12:00 pm

  • Notice of Intent - Second Reading, Dogs By-law

    Notice of Intent - Second Reading, Dogs By-law

    NOTICE OF INTENT - SECOND READING
    CHAPTER 35 DOGS BY-LAW

    TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester will consider Second Reading of amendments to Chapter 35 - Dogs By-law, at their regularly scheduled meeting on

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  • Volunteer Opportunity - Debert Business Park Adv. Committee

    Volunteer Opportunity - Debert Business Park Adv. Committee

    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

    BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES
    DEBERT BUSINESS PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE

    Colchester is a progressive, rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance; it is a county of close-knit communities, respectful and caring of

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  • Boil Water Advisory Update - Lower Truro Bottle Filling Station (Spring)

    Boil Water Advisory Update - Lower Truro Bottle Filling Station (Spring)

    November 29, 2022:

    The parts required to repair the UV light at the Water Fill Station on Highway 236 are expected to arrive in 1 week. The UV light is required to kill any bacteria that may be in the water. At present we cannot guarantee the water

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  • Colchester Courage Awards Accepting Nominations Until Oct 31

    Colchester Courage Awards Accepting Nominations Until Oct 31

    The Municipality of Colchester is accepting nominations for its inaugural Colchester Courage Awards. The new annual award program is intended to recognize those within the Municipality who have performed acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme

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1 Church Street
Truro, NS B2N 3Z5
Phone: (902) 897-3160
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In peace and friendship, and in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, we acknowledge that the Municipality of Colchester is in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq.

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