Notices

Notice of Approval - Deer Feeding By-law

TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, September 25, 2025, Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester approved, by way of Second Reading, Chapter 60 - Deer Feeding By-law.

The Deer Feeding By-law is intended to reduce human-wildlife conflicts and protect both deer and the community by discouraging unnatural feeding that can lead to overpopulation, property damage, and safety risks.

The By-law may be obtained from the Administration Office, 1 Church Street, Truro, or is available on the County website at www.colchester.ca/administration/by-laws.

Dated October 9, 2025

Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer

   pdf Deer Feeding By-law - Chapter 60 (September 2025)(123 KB)

Water Utility Billing Update

Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, we are unable to mail out the current water bills for Debert and Tatamagouche.

Payments are due by November 10, 2025.

For payment options, click here.

To obtain a copy of your current bill or balance, please contact our Tax Office at 902-897-3150 (Option 3) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Notice of Approval

TAKE  NOTICE  that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester, at a hearing held on October 7, 2025, approved a Development Agreement on PID# 20062352, 307 College Road, Bible Hill. The Development Agreement will permit a Multiple Unit Dwelling Development of four (4) dwellings with four (4) units/dwelling for a total of 16 units.

The development agreement may be inspected at the Community Development Office, County Court House, 1 Church Street, Truro, N.S. during regular business hours and is also posted on the Municipal website at https://www.colchester.ca/planning.

This decision may be appealed to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board within fourteen (14) days of the date of publication of this notice. 

Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board/Planning

 

Dated in Truro, October 8, 2025

Dan Troke

Chief Administrative Officer

 

pdf Notice of Development Agreement Approval October 2025(129 KB)

Mandatory Water Conservation Notice - Tatamagouche Water Utility

Due to the continuing drought conditions, the Mandatory Water Conservation Notice for Tatamagouche Water Utility customers is still in effect.

Use of water for landscaping, filling pools or washing vehicles is no longer permitted. We also request that customers avoid letting faucets run when washing dishes or vegetables, or brushing teeth. Length of showers should also be reduced.

This Conservation Notice is being issued as a precautionary measure at this time. While the Tatamagouche Water Treatment Plant continues to operate as normal, the lack of rain in the forecast and current river levels remain a concern. Customers failing to adhere to this notice are subject to disconnection of water service.

For more information, contact Colchester Public Works at (902) 897-3175, Option 2.

We thank you for your cooperation and continued support in conserving our water resources.

You can view the complete notice by clicking on the following link:  pdf TWU Mandatory Water Conservation Notice Sept 2025(136 KB)

Public Hearing Notice

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025 at 5:30pm. It will be held in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro. 

Council will consider the following planning application at this Public Hearing:

A request to enter into a development agreement to allow a multiple unit dwelling development at 307 College Road, Bible Hill, PID #20062352. 

Any representation and/or written objections by interested persons concerning this amendment may be made at this public hearing. 

The staff report is posted on the Municipal website at www.colchester.ca/Planning under Current Planning Applications. For more information or to learn how to participate in the Public Hearing, contact Jill McGillicuddy at 902-897-3170 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

Dated in Truro, September 19, 2025

Dan Troke, 

Chief Administrative Officer

pdf Public Hearing Notice (Revised Date)(3.87 MB)

 

Public Hearing Notice

 ******This Public Hearing has been rescheduled. The new Public Hearing date is posted above.******

 

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of
Colchester will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 at 6pm. It will be held in Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro.

Council will consider the following planning application at this Public Hearing:

A request to enter into a development agreement to allow a multiple unit dwelling development at 307 College Road, Bible Hill, PID #20062352.

Any representation and/or written objections by interested persons concerning this amendment may be made at this Public Hearing. 

The staff report is posted on the Municipal website at www.colchester.ca/Planning under Current Planning Applications. For more information or to learn how to participate in the Public Hearing, contact Jill McGillicuddy at 902-897-3170 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Dated in Truro, September 10, 2025
Dan Troke,
Chief Administrative Officer

pdf Public Hearing Notice: September 25, 2025(3.90 MB)