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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 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 application forms can be found here: Citizen Application for Committees
Applications can be submitted via email
Lithium-Ion Batteries Do Not Belong in the Garbage
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The Municipality of Digby is reminding residents that lithium-ion batteries must never be placed in household garbage or regular recycling following several recent incidents at the Transfer Station, including a fire earlier this week.
Transfer Station operators have experienced a number of close calls involving lithium-ion batteries that were disposed of with regular household waste. When garbage is handled and processed using heavy machinery, these batteries can become punctured or damaged. A damaged lithium-ion battery can ignite and cause surrounding solid waste to catch fire.
On Tuesday, September 22, a lithium-ion battery ignited while garbage was being handled at the Transfer Station. Fortunately, operators recognized the situation and acted quickly, preventing the fire from spreading and bringing the situation under control.
While staff are trained to respond to incidents such as this, fires caused by improperly disposed batteries present a serious safety risk to Transfer Station employees, the facility and the surrounding community.
Proper Battery Disposal:
Residents are reminded that lithium-ion batteries should never be placed in household garbage or recycling.
Instead, batteries should be brought to a registered battery recycling depot for proper disposal. The Municipality of Digby's Transfer Station is a registered collection location for batteries. You may also drop them off at our local Home Hardware and/or Canadian Tire.
Lithium-ion batteries can be found in many common household items, including:
• Cell phones and tablets
• Laptops and other electronics
• Cordless power tools
• Cameras
• E-bikes and other electric devices
• Rechargeable household products
• Portable battery packs
Residents are encouraged to take extra care when handling and transporting damaged or used batteries and to avoid puncturing, crushing or otherwise damaging them.
For more information about battery recycling and to find registered collection locations throughout Nova Scotia, visit:
https://recycleyourbatteries.ca/
https://divertns.ca/
Thank you for helping keep our Transfer Station employees, facilities, and community safe!
Highway 101 Task Force Re-Established to Advance Marshalltown-to-Weymouth Bypass
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The Highway 101 Taskforce has been re-established to advocate for the completion of Highway 101 between Marshalltown and Weymouth.
Comprised of municipal leaders from the municipalities of Digby, Clare, and Yarmouth, along with the Town of Digby and the Town of Yarmouth, the Taskforce is working collaboratively to encourage continued provincial investment in this critical transportation corridor.
The completion of Highway 101 is essential to improving public safety, strengthening regional connectivity, supporting economic development, and ensuring reliable access for residents, businesses, visitors, and emergency services throughout Southwest Nova Scotia.
The documents below provide information on the Taskforce's advocacy efforts, including its inaugural press release and the first joint letter submitted to the Province of Nova Scotia.
Documents:
Highway 101 Taskforce Press Release
Joint Letter to the Premier of Nova Scotia and Provincial MLAs
Water Voucher Program 2026
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Water Vouchers for Residents with Dry Wells
The Municipality of the District of Digby is offering water vouchers to residents who are experiencing dry wells. These vouchers are intended to provide access to safe drinking and cooking water during this period of water shortage.
Vouchers for the Temporary Water Relief Program are available for pickup at the Municipal Office, located at 12548 Highway 217, Seabrook, from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding holidays).
The program will begin on Thursday, July 2, 2026, and will continue until further notice.
Each household is eligible to receive up to four (4) litres of bottled water per person per day, with a maximum of four 4L bottles per household per day. Only households within the Municipality of Digby that are experiencing a clean water shortage are eligible to receive vouchers.
Residents can pick up vouchers two weeks in advance. Vouchers can be redeemed for 4L bottles of water at any of the following participating locations:
- Scallop Shell
- Sobeys
- Atlantic Superstore
- Conway Quick Stop
- Circle K (Irving)
- Bear River Grocery
- Weymouth Mercantile
- Weymouth Foodland
- Walkers Convenience - Wilsons Gas
- RE Robicheau Ltd.
- Long Island Trading Co.
- Old School Stop and Shop
For more information about the Temporary Water Relief (Water Voucher) Program, please contact the Municipal Office at 902-245-4777 or email
Application forms can be picked up and/or filled out at the Municipal Office, or online HERE.
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program Discontinuation
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We would like to advise residents that Municipal Council has agreed to discontinue the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program effective November 10, 2026.
This decision follows notification that Clean Energy Financing will no longer be administering the program.
Residents in the Municipality of Digby who are currently participating in the PACE Program will remain enrolled and their existing agreements will continue as planned. However, no new applications or participants will be accepted after June 15, 2026.
The PACE Program has supported homeowners in making energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades by providing access to financing through property tax billing. We thank residents who participated in the program over the years and appreciate their commitment to improving energy efficiency in our communities.
For questions or additional information, please contact the Municipal Office.
Budget Highlights for 2026-2027
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You can view a detailed copy of the 2026-27 Operating Budget pdf here(18.22 MB) .
