Public Notices & News

Public Notice: Sewer Charges Moving from Tax Bills to Water Bills

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Published: Friday, 12 June 2026 12:11

Beginning with the June 30 water billing cycle, sewer charges for properties in the Town of Pictou will now appear on water bills for the first time. Previously, sewer charges were included on annual property tax bills as a flat per-household rate. The Town is moving to a usage based system that more fairly reflects the amount of wastewater entering the sewer system. Under the new structure, properties that use more water and therefore place greater demand on the sewer system will pay more, while lower-use properties will pay less. For most residents, the reduction in sewer charges previously collected through the tax bill is expected to be approximately equal to the new sewer charges appearing on water bills over the course of the year. Residents will notice that the addition of sewer charges will increase water bills by approximately 60%.

The new sewer rates are: Sewer Operating Charge: $1.82 per cubic metre (m³) of water usage Sewer Capital Charge: Based on water meter size. This change helps create a more equitable and sustainable approach to funding sewer operations and future infrastructure investments. Residents with questions about the new billing structure are encouraged to contact the Town Office at 902-485-4372 or visit 40 Water Street.

Costs:

Meter Size         Quarterly

5/8"                   $32.19

3/4"                   $48.29

1"                      $80.49

1.5"                   $160.97

2"                      $257.56

3"                      $515.12

6"                      $1609.74

 

 

Regular Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, June 15

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Published: Thursday, 11 June 2026 15:44

Notice of Town of Pictou
Regular Council Meeting
CN Station – Council Chambers, 71 Front Street
Monday, June 15, 2026

The public can access the public portion of all meetings via the Town of Pictou Facebook Page beginning at 6:30pm or attend in person.

Agenda

1. Private Session – Property Matters (6:00 pm)
2. Public Session – Call to Order (6:30 pm)
3. Land Acknowledgement
4. Changes/Approval of Agenda
5. Proclamations & Acknowledgements
    a. National Indigenous History Month and Day
    b. Pictou County Students and Graduations
6. Presentations
7. Reports/Recommendations from Private Session
8. Acceptance of Minutes
    a. Recreation and Parks – April 29, 2026
    b. Regular Council – May 19, 2026
    c. Committee of Council – June 1, 2026
9. Recommendations
    a. Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) By-Law Amendment – Second/Final Reading
     b. Fire Inspector Appointment – Dalton Pearl
10.Discussion
     a. Marina Operations Structure
     b. Active Transportation Plan
11.Municipal Corporation Reports:
     a. Pictou County Shared Services Authority
     b. Pictou County Wellness Centre
     c. Riverview Home
     d. Mayors and Warden
12. Correspondence
13. Public Comments/ Questions
14. Adjournment

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Kyle Slaunwhite
Chief Administrative Officer

2026-27 Property Tax Exemption Application

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Published: Tuesday, 26 May 2026 12:14

The Town of Pictou is currently accepting applications for its partial residential property tax exemption program.

Applications may be submitted until December 22, 2026 using forms provided by the Town.  Application forms are available online at   pdf 2026-27 Property Tax Exemption Application - Town of Pictou(195 KB)  or can be picked up at the Town Office at:

40 Water Street
Pictou, NS

Eligible homeowners may receive a partial exemption of up to $495 if:

  • They are the owner and principal resident of the home
  • The combined income of all household residents over age 18 was less than $30,960 for 2025
  • Their 2025 property taxes have been paid in full

 

 

 

 

First Reading Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Revised Draft By-Law

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Published: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 11:57

Off‑Highway Vehicles (OHVs) were approved to travel within the downtown area as part of a pilot project beginning in April 2025. At the Committee of Council  meeting on May 4, 2026 Council discussed the pros and cons of the pilot project based on the past year’s experience. A draft of the revised By-Law to expand OHV access to include all streets and roads within the Town was reviewed.

At the Regular Council  Meeting on May 19 Council approved the  pdf First Reading of the Revised OHV Draft By-law(558 KB) .  

Residents and general public may provide feedback by emailing: Council, Mayor and CAO.  Feedback will be received until the Second Reading of the By-Law at the June 15th Regular Council Meeting.  

CAO Kyle Slaunwhite     kyle.slaunwhite@townofpictou.ca
Jim Ryan                        jim.ryan@townofpictou.ca
Krista Fulton                   krista.fulton@townofpictou.ca
Nadine LeBlanc              nadine.lebanc@townofpictou.ca
Terry Dunbrack               terry.dunback@townofpictou.ca 
Robert Fry                      robert.fry@townofpictou.ca