Government
By carrying out a conversion process during the summer of 2016 of approximately 1,700 of the High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) streetlights throughout our Municipality and taking ownership, (they were formerly owned by NSPI), to new Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology, we have reduced our Streetlight Energy Costs by approximately $240,000.00 per year.
Energy savings are just as impressive with a reduction in kWh output in the range of 50-65%. Put another way, we have reduced our theoretical annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by approximately 200 metric tonnes per year; which in turn is equivalent, theoretically, to the electricity used by 29 homes in a year or the consumption of 448 barrels of oil.
This annual savings is significant to a Municipality of our size and help our Council achieve priorities and operational objectives. On top of that, from an operational point of view, this new technology has delivered better performance in light quality, broadcast area, maintenance requirements and contributions to GHG emissions reductions.
The Municipality of Yarmouth has a pdf Street Lighting Policy(303 KB) whose purpose is to guide staff, council and the general public in the installation, removal and general administration of municipally owned streetlights within the geographical jurisdiction of the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth. Included in the policy is the procedure to follow when requesting a streetlight installation or removal.
Request for Streetlight Installation or Removal
Also included in the Municipality of Yarmouth pdf Street Lighting Policy(303 KB) is the application to pdf Request Streetlight Installation or Removal(303 KB) . This form should be completed and returned to the Public Works Department in the lower level of the municipal building by hand or by post.
Streetlight Outages
Streetlight outages should be reported to the Public Works Department at 902-742-7353. You will be asked to provide the closest civic number to the outage as well as the ID sticker number located on the bottom of the light. This number usually begins with the letters YC.
Taxation FAQ
For tax inquiries:
Email Linda Power
Call: 902-742-7159
There are 3 options for tax payments:
- Pay in person at the Municipal Office in Hebron.
- Mail in your payment: 932 Highway #1, Hebron, NS B5A 5Z5.
- Pay your tax bill through online banking or at your bank.
- Pay by Credit Card through Paymentus Corporation at 1-855-288-4087 (Paymentus is an independent third party company providing a service. Paymentus will charge a fee to your credit card for this service.)
What is the tax, sewer, and fire rates?
Click here to view the tax rate, sewer rate, and fire rate.
How are my tax bills calculated?
The tax calculation is based on the assessed value of the property multiplied by the applicable tax rate divided by 100. The assessed value is the market value or CAP value of the property determined by Property Valuation Services Corporation.
When are my taxes due?
The total amount billed must be paid by the due date, June 30th, to avoid interest charges. Interest is applied at the rate of 1.5% per month to any outstanding balance.
What are the methods of payment?
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, debit, online and telephone banking, or automatic withdrawal.
Can I appeal my tax bill?
No, you cannot appeal your tax bill. Your tax bill is based on your property assessment which is completed by Property Valuation Services Corporation. Your assessment will be mailed to you in January and it is at this time that you have the right to appeal.
How do I change my mailing address?
To change your mailing address, please fill out the pdf Request for Address Change(606 KB) form and return it to our office.
Who do I talk to about my assessment?
If you have questions about your assessment, please contact Property Valuation Services Corporation at 1-800-380-7775 or Property Valuation Services Corporation.
Council for the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth is composed of seven councillors, each elected as the representative by and for the residents in a specific district.
View the pdf map of the Municipality of Yarmouth District Boundaries(1.80 MB) .
Committee Descriptions & Members
There are generally two types of voting members for each committee or board, which are Councillors and citizen representatives. Citizen Representatives are volunteer community members within the Municipality who are appointed by Council.
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee advises and assists Municipal Council in promoting and facilitating a barrier-free Municipality for citizens of all abilities. This is achieved by reviewing municipal policies, programs, and services and then identifying, removing and preventing barriers faced by persons with disabilities. pdf Municipality of Yarmouth Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.(120 KB)
Daniel Muise - Councillor
Jim Baxter - Councillor
Linda Vickery - Citizen Representative
Jennifer MacNeil - Citizen Representative
Ann Jones - Citizen Representative
John Aldrich - Citizen Representative
Audit Committee
The audit committee improves the credibility of financial reporting, the independence of external auditors, and increases the reliability of financial reporting. The main purpose of the audit committee is to procure, liaise with, and oversee the work of the external auditor. pdf Municipality of Yarmouth Audit Committee Terms of Reference(183 KB)
John Cunningham - Warden
Trevor Cunningham - Deputy Warden
Jim Baxter - Councillor
Jennifer Ardiel - Citizen Representative
Dean Fuller - Citizen Representative
Vacant - Citizen Representative
Chief Administrative Officer Committee
John Cunningham - Warden
Trevor Cunningham - Deputy Warden
Jim Baxter - Councillor
pdf
Chief Administrative Officer Committee - Terms of Reference(156 KB)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee advises and assists Municipal Council in promoting and celebrating our diverse community. This aim is achieved through the review of municipal policies, programs, and services, resulting in recommendations that will encourage full participation by diverse communities in the Municipality. pdf (163 KB) pdf Municipality of Yarmouth Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(163 KB) .
Jim Baxter - Councillor
Trevor Perry - Councillor
Vacant - Citizen Representative
Wanda Doucette - Citizen Representative
John Aldrich - Citizen Representative
Bian Wu - Citizen Representative
Brandy Jarvis-Nickerson - Citizen Representative
Doctor Recruitment and Retention Committee
Trevor Perry - Councillor
Phil Mooney - Councillor (Alternate)
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Municipality of Yarmouth recognizes the importance of protecting heritage properties within the municipality. Some of the responsibilities of the Heritage Advisory Committee are to evaluate applications made to register a property as a Municipal Heritage Property, to advise on applications to substantially alter or demolish heritage properties in the municipality, and to recommend that a property be placed in the Municipal Registry. pdf Municipality of Yarmouth Heritage Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(145 KB) .
Trevor Perry - Councillor
Phil Mooney - Councillor
Vacant - Citizen Representative
Vacant - Citizen Representative
Frieda Perry - Citizen Representative
Michael Morris - Citizen Representative
Nancy Curry - Citizen Representative
Joint Green Energy Committee
Trevor Cunningham - Deputy Warden (Alternate)
Jim Baxter - Councillor
Joint Police Advisory Committee
The Joint Police Advisory Committee advises the Municipalities of Yarmouth and Argyle on the enforcement of the law, the maintenance of law and order, and the prevention of crime. Its role is to:
- Determine, in consultation with Councils, priorities, objectives and goals respecting police services in the two municipalities.
- Act as a liaison between the community and the Yarmouth Rural Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
The Joint Police Advisory Committee meets quarterly. pdf Joint Police Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(178 KB) .
Daniel Muise - Councillor
Loren Cushing - Councillor
Vacant - Citizen Representative
Doris Landry - Citizen Representative
Mariners Centre Expansion Board
The Mariners Centre Expansion Board oversees the growth and development of the Mariners Centre. It reviews proposals, provides guidance, and approves expansion projects, ensuring they align with the Centre's long-term goals.
Trevor Perry - Councillor
Loren Cushing - Councillor
Mariners Centre Management Board
The Mariners Centre Management Board is responsible for creating strategic decisions for the Mariners Centre, approving budgets, accepting financial statements, giving direction to the CEO, entering into and re-negotiating agreements with third parties, and much more.
Loren Cushing - Councillor
Daniel Muise - Councillor
Mariners Centre Nominating Committee
John Cunningham - Warden
Phil Mooney - Councillor
Marketing Promotions Levy Advisory Committee
John Cunningham - Warden
Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) provides advice and recommendations to Council in the preparation, amendment or revision of planning strategies, land-use-by-laws, zonings, subdivision by-laws, and on general land use matters. These are documents that outline council's vision for where, when and how the municipality will grow and develop, while the by-laws identify and enforce that vision.
The PAC normally meets on the third Tuesday evening of the month, and the agenda and minutes can be found on our website. These meetings are open to the public.
Trevor Cunningham - Deputy Warden
Trevor Perry - Councillor
Loren Cushing - Councillor
Jim Baxter - Councillor
John Cunningham - Warden (Alternate)
Phil Mooney - Councillor (Alternate)
Kristan Burley - Citizen Representative
Karen Gaudet - Citizen Representative
Robert Stephenson - Citizen Representative
Regional Solid Waste Authority (Waste Check)
Loren Cushing - Councillor
Phil Mooney - Councillor
John Cunningham - Warden (Alternate)
REMO Executive Committee
John Cunningham - Warden
Loren Cushing - Councillor
Western Counties Regional Library Board
Phil Mooney - Councillor
John Cunningham - Warden (Alternate)
Western Regional Enterprise Network Liaison & Oversight Committee
Trevor Perry - Councillor
Jim Baxter - Councillor (Alternate)
Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association
The Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association (YASTA) is the destination marketing organization for the tourism region of Yarmouth and Acadian Shores.
The organization is a not-for-profit partnership of the three municipalities in Yarmouth County and the Marketing and Promotions Levy Advisory Committee. YASTA works to market the region as a tourism destination and develop new tourism products that encourage visitors to visit. There are twelve regional representatives on the board of directors that are appointed by the partners. The board has one elected official from each municipality and two tourism representatives, for a total of three seats per partner.
Phil Mooney - Councillor
Robert Stephenson - Citizen Representative
Rick Allwright - Citizen Representative
Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission
Trevor Cunningham - Deputy Warden
Loren Cushing - Councillor
Yarmouth County Solid Waste Management Authority (Waste Park)
Loren Cushing - Councillor
Phil Mooney - Councillor
John Cunningham - Warden (Alternate)
Yarmouth International Airport Corporation
The Yarmouth International Airport Corporation is a municipal corporation responsible for all aspects of the development of the Yarmouth International Airport (CYQI). The Municipality of Yarmouth partners with the Municipality of Argyle and the Town of Yarmouth to form and support the corporation.
John Cunningham - Warden
Trevor Cunningham - Deputy Warden (Alternate)
Dean Fuller - Citizen Representative
Dale Royal - Citizen Representative
Mani Chakrabarty - Citizen Representative
Yarmouth Recreation Advisory Committee
The Yarmouth Recreation Committee is responsible for recreational programming and services for the Town of Yarmouth and the Municipality of Yarmouth. The committee is made of Councillors, staff and community representatives from each municipal unit. The committee's role is defined as follows:
- To provide recreational services and/or programs for the residents of the Town and Municipality in accordance with approved policies.
- Provide direction and receive recommendations from the staff relating to the recreational programs, facilities, services and activities.
- The Yarmouth Recreation Committee meets the first Wednesday of every other month at 5:30 pm in the Municipality or Town of Yarmouth.
Loren Cushing - Councillor
Daniel Muise - Councillor
Trevor Cunningham - Deputy Warden
Phil Mooney - Councillor (Alternate 1)
John Cunningham - Warden (Alternate 2)
932 Highway 1
Hebron NS B5A 5Z5
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District Map(701 KB)
Cell: 902-749-6951
Fax: 902-742-3164
Councillor Trevor Perry
Councillor Trevor Perry is the newly elected representative for District 7, with deep roots in the Yarmouth and Chebogue area as a direct descendant of Moses Perry, a founder of Yarmouth in 1761.
Born in Yarmouth and raised in Barrington, Trevor moved to the HRM to attend business college. After graduating, he spent six years in management in the HRM before returning to Chebogue twenty-six years ago. There, he became the 5th generation to work on the family’s beef cattle farm, which also operates a provincially inspected abattoir.
In addition to his work on the farm, Trevor is actively involved in the local 4H program and the Yarmouth Farmers Market. He is also a founding member of Life Skills for Disabled Adults.
Along with his partner Lynne and their six adult children, who are occasionally away for school or training, Trevor calls the Yarmouth area home.
Excited about the challenge of representing his neighbors in District 7, Trevor looks forward to learning more about this responsibility. He believes the municipality has a highly qualified council and staff and is eager to work with them to improve the community.
Communities served by District 7
Sand Beach, Chebogue Point, Kelly's Cove, Rockville, Wyman Road, Central Chebogue, Ellis Road (South), Regent Street (South), Brooklyn, Mill Road, Greenville Road, Hardscratch Road, Acadia First Nation
932 Highway 1
Hebron NS B5A 5Z5
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District Map(643 KB)
Cell: 902-740-2897
Fax: 902-742-3164
Councillor Loren Cushing
Councillor Loren Cushing has been serving District 6 since 2016. Loren was born and raised in Pembroke and has lived there his entire life. He grew up on a dairy farm but pursued a career in the fishing industry where he still has close ties. He established a landscape business in the late 1970’s until 1991 at which time he began a 17 year career working for Municipal Government. In 2009 he took a two year course at Nova Scotia Community College earning a Diploma in Business Administration. He began a project and property management business which he still operates today.
When asked why he wanted to run for Municipal Council again, Loren stated that in the past term he had addressed a number of concerns and needs of the residents of District 6 and there are more issues to be addressed in the district as well within the municipality.
Councillor Loren Cushing participates on several boards and committees.
Complete list of councillor board and committee appointments
Communities served by Councillor Loren Cushing
Chegoggin, Cape Forchu, Pembroke, Overton, Lakeside Road, Milton Highlands, Edson Foote Road.
