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2025-26 Community Grant Recipients
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Municipal Office Temporary Closure - May 11, 12, 13
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Please be advised that the Municipal Office will be closed for the following dates and times:
- Monday, May 11 from 12pm to 5pm
- Tuesday, May 12 all day (8am-5pm)
- Wednesday, May 13 all day (8am-5pm)
This closure is required to facilitate the installation of a generator at the office. This important upgrade has been supported by a $40,000 contribution from the Provincial REMO Capacity Grant Program.
Once installed, the generator will allow the Municipal Office to operate as an Emergency Operations Centre for Digby County REMO when needed, helping strengthen our community’s emergency preparedness.
Please note that the Committee of the Whole (COTW) meeting scheduled for May 12 at 5pm will proceed as planned.
The Municipal Office will reopen for regular business hours on Thursday, May 14. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
2026-27 Low Income Tax Exemption
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The applications for the 2026-27 Low Income Residential Property Tax Exemption are now available online or in-person at the Municipal Office, 12548 Hwy 217, Seabrook.
When submitting an application, please also bring a copy of your 2025 Notice of Assessment from the Canadian Revenue Agency.
Low-income property owners may be granted a yearly property tax reduction (up to $600) based on income. For more information, please see our application form in the link below. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Municipal Office at 902-245-4777.
Digby Art Bank 2026 Selection
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The Digby Art Bank Jury has selected the 2026 acqusition. This years' purchase is Glen Tinckler's Humpback Whales. Mother and calf. 25 inch
Thank you to all who submitted their work this year.
Notice of Approval - LUB Amendment
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MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF DIGBY
NOTICE OF APPROVAL
Amendment to the Land Use By-Laws
TAKE NOTICE that on February 24, 2026 the Council of the Municipality of the District of Digby passed a motion to make amendments to their Land Use By-laws regarding the maximum setback for commercial wind turbines. These amendments will affect the primary Land Use By-law as well as the secondary Wellfield Protection Area Land Use By-law. In addition, the Council of the Municipality passed a motion to make amendments to their primary Land Use By-law regarding the 5-meter riparian setback and the mapping for Schedule A3 - Urban Development Area Zoning, Mount Pleasant
A copy of the amendments can be inspected at the Municipal Office located at 12548 Highway 217, Seabrook, Nova Scotia, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
AND TAKE NOTICE that any aggrieved person, the Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality, may, within fourteen (14) days of the publication of this notice, appeal the decision of the Council to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.
Tyler Pulley
Chief Administrative Officer/Municipal Clerk
Join a Committee!
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Are you interested in helping to shape the direction of programs and services in the community? Join a committee, this is a great way to get involved!
Request for applications to serve on the following committees:
- Digby Marketing & Promotions Levy Committee (Applicants must operate Roofed Accommodations within the Municipality of Digby and be registered with the Municipality of Digby to collect the Marketing Levy.)
- Heritage Advisory Committee
- Senior Safety Committee
Applications are invited from interested residents of the Municipality of the District of Digby to serve on these committees. The term of appointment will be for 2 years.
The deadline to apply is April 22nd at 5:00pm.
The application forms can be found here: Citizen Application for Committees
Applications can be submitted via email
