The Town of Port Hawkesbury has approved a 3% levy on accommodations of 10 or more units within the town. Port Hawkesbury Town Council unanimously approved the tourism marketing levy last night during the regular monthly meeting which took place following a public hearing. Mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton said there were…
A special public meeting of Port Hawkesbury Town Council was held Monday and town maintenance was the big topic. Councillor Hughie MacDougall says overgrown trees are obstructing views around the town. He says areas where there used to be a clear view of the Strait and Causeway, are now obstructed. MacDougall explained…
Richmond Municipal Councillors were receptive to a proposal from the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce to establish a housing association. At last night’s regular monthly meeting in Arichat, Richmond Warden Amanda Mombourquette said the chamber has been working on a housing development project. Mombourquette said the plan has two parts,…
Tax rates are staying the same in the Town of Port Hawkesbury largely due to higher commercial and residential assessments. At last night’s regular monthly meeting, Port Hawkesbury Town Council decided that the commercial tax rate will remain at $4.16 per $100 of assessment, while the residential rate will stay…
Port Hawkesbury is increasing its low-income tax exemption. During last night’s regular monthly meeting, Port Hawkesbury Town Council approved a motion to increase the amount from $200 to $350 per assessment. Finance Director Erin MacEachen said in October, 2019 notice was provided to town council that the Low-Income Tax Exemption…