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Swampscott · Swampscott

Swampscott in the market for Director of Finance

SWAMPSCOTT — Director of Finance and Administration Amy Sarro has announced that she will be resigning from her role effective June 27 to take on the position of Finance Director and City Auditor for Newburyport. Sarro sat down to speak with The Item on Monday morning, where she reflected on her time in the role, […]See the Story

Port Hawkesbury · Port Hawkesbury

Sustainable Provincial Funding for Regional Libraries Raised at Port Hawkesbury Town Council

Port Hawkesbury Town Council will consider a motion at its final meeting before the summer pushing for sustainable provincial funding for regional libraries. Following a virtual presentation by Eastern Counties Regional Library CEO Laura Emery at last night’s monthly public meeting, Town Councillor Blaine MacQuarrie introduced a motion to have the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities lobby for a long-term provincial funding formula for libra…Read Article

Port Hawkesbury · Port Hawkesbury

Port Hawkesbury holds the line on Property Tax Rates in New Municipal Budget

Tax rates in the Town of Port Hawkesbury are staying as is. During last night’s monthly public meeting, Port Hawkesbury Town Council approved the 2025-2026 Budget. Finance Director Erin MacEachen said the $9.49-million budget features a residential tax rate of $1.58 and a commercial tax rate of $4.16, plus a 22-cent sewer service charge per $100 of assessment, keeping the rates the same as they were in 1987. The finance director reported “some …Read Article

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Wykeland appoints new finance director - Business Link Magazine

Yorkshire-based commercial property and investment business Wykeland Group has appointed Chris Crookham as finance director to succeed the retiring Ian Franks. Mr Crookham has joined Wykeland from major food and beverage manufacturer Sofina Foods Europe, where he has been finance director, UK added value, with responsibility for processing facilities across the country, for the past […]Property · HullSee the Story

Bluenose II to Visit Port Hawkesbury and Canso in July

Nova Scotia’s sailing ambassador is coming to Port Hawkesbury and Canso next month. The Bluenose II will be visiting Port Hawkesbury from Thursday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 6th and in Canso from Sunday, July 6th to Tuesday, July 8th. Bluenose II In a previous visit to Canso in 2020, the Canso Area Development Association held a competition between Canso and Whitehead based on the best welcoming of the ship to each port. This time, the Developmen…Port Hawkesbury · Port HawkesburyRead Article

A trove of tales, a labour of friendship - Port Hawkesbury Reporter

By Alec Bruce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Guysborough Journal GUYSBOROUGH: In 1720, the notorious pirate Black Bart – dressed in a crimson coat, gold chain, and a feathered hat – stormed into Canso Harbour, stole what he pleased, and burned what he didn’t, leaving local fishers quaking in fear. More than a century later, in 1887, […]Port Hawkesbury · Port HawkesburyRead Article

From classroom to closing: MacDougall School House gets a 'Cape Breton Realty' check - Port Hawkesbury Reporter

ST. PETER’S: Nestled in the heart of St. Peter’s stands the Cape Breton Realty office, a beautifully restored landmark that reflects the community’s rich history. Originally built in 1860 as McDougall Academy, the building served as a school until 1954 before transitioning through various roles – including an apartment building, a used car dealership, a […]Port Hawkesbury · Port HawkesburyRead Article

Significant discovery of Atlantic sturgeon in Sonoral - Port Hawkesbury Reporter

Find prompts scientific attention, supports species study By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Guysborough Journal SONORA: Sonora resident Shawn Morgan made a very unexpected and significant discovery while taking his routine stroll, finding a deceased Atlantic sturgeon wedged in a channel that feeds into the St. Mary’s River from his property. In an interview, Morgan […]Port Hawkesbury · Port HawkesburyRead Article

Residents invited to public engagement session for Port Hood Community Park - Port Hawkesbury Reporter

PORT HOOD: Residents of the Municipality of the County of Inverness are invited to participate in a public engagement session on June 3 to help shape the design of a new community park in Port Hood. The proposed park will be situated at the corner of Main Street and Wharf Road, on the former site […]Port Hawkesbury · Port HawkesburyRead Article

Mulgrave looks to broaden accessibility efforts - Port Hawkesbury Reporter

By Chloe Hannan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Guysborough Journal MULGRAVE: At its May 5 meeting, council members discussed new goals. They decided that they want to go beyond physical upgrades, including improving online access, enhancing hearing clarity at meetings and designing digital content with visual impairments in mind. But, with the town’s accessibility plan still evolving, […]Port Hawkesbury · Port HawkesburyRead Article

A tax on Summer: CFIB urges Atlantic cities to cut sidewalk patio fees amid economic uncertainty - Port Hawkesbury Reporter

As patio season returns to Atlantic Canada, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on municipalities to ease the burden on small hospitality businesses by eliminating or significantly reducing sidewalk patio fees. Despite more than half (55 per cent) of small businesses in the hospitality sector reporting weakened customer demand, many cities continue […]Taxes · Port HawkesburyRead Article

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