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Construction & Demolition Debris Management Guide

This guide is for Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris generators. It details provincial and municipal regulations and best management practices for the proper disposal and recycling of Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris at both private and public receiving sites.

Find out about the Management Guide for Construction and Demolition Debris.

Town of Antigonish to participate in Wind Farm Project

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At the January 20, 2014 Council Meeting, the participation of the Town's Electric Utility with the Town's of Mahone Bay and Berwick in the development and ownership of a wind farm was approved.  Read about   pdf the Wind Project(408 KB) .

Why invest in Antigonish? Well, why not?

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Antigonish is a small community that makes a big impact.

There are many advantages to doing business here; a highly educated workforce, low tax rates, home to Canada’s première undergraduate university and the world renowned Coady International Institute, a vibrant main street, a strategic location, a host of amenities to suit everyone’s interests, and a wide range of new development opportunities just to name a few. What more could you ask for?

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Antigonish Town & County Active Transportation Plan

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Notice of Project Commencement

Today, we announce the commencement of a project to prepare a new plan that will become a big step on the road to sustainable transportation for the Town of Antigonish and Municipality of the County of Antigonish. Jointly, the Town and County have embarked on an Active Transportation (AT) planning study that will be of interest to all residents. This new plan will identify a number of strategic priority areas to improve pedestrian and cycling conditions in the Town and County.

Town of Antgonish Winter Parking Regulations

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To enable the Town of Antigonish Public Works crews and contractors to remove snow, and salt streets more efficently and safely, residents and other users are reminded that Section 139 of The Motor Vehicle Act for the Province of Nova Scotia prohibits vehicles from obstructing snow removal or other winter maintenance. The Act allows for such vehicles to be removed at the owner's expence. The Winter Parking Regulations are in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on all town streets, parking lots and includes all streets and marked parking lots on St.F.X. University Campus.
 
Signed: S/Cst. Shaun Smith
            Traffic Authority
            Town of Antigonish    

Preauthorized Payments

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"The Town is now gathering banking information from those utility customers who wish to pay their water and electric bills using preauthorized payments. If you wish to have your bills paid in this manner, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your banking information, or drop off a void cheque at Town Hall, and identify which accounts you wish to include in this payment option.

The Town is also considering monthly budget payment plans for taxes and utilities. This option will only be offered on a preauthorized payment basis only. You may contact us if that is of interest to you."