Hospitality Expenses

2024/25

Q1 - $0
Q2 - $0
Q3 - $0
Q4 - $0

2023/24

Q1 - $0
Q2 - $0
Q3 - $0
Q4 - $0

2022/23

Q1 - $0
Q2 - $0
Q3 - $0
Q4 - $0

2021/22

Q1 - $0
Q2 - $0
Q3 - $0
Q4 - $0

2020/21

Q1 - $0
Q2 - $0
Q3 - $0
Q4 - $0

2019/20

Q1 - $0
Q2 - $0
Q3 - $0
Q4 - $0

2018/19

Q1 - $0
Q2 - $0
Q3 - $0
Q4 - $0

Contact

Commonly Used Numbers

Reception: (902) 543-8181

Building: (902) 541-1325
Planning: (902) 530-2802
Recreation: (902) 541-1343

Fax: (902) 543-7123
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10 Allée Champlain Drive
Cookville, Nova Scotia B4V 9E4

Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed all statutory holidays.

Administration

Building/Planning/Fire Inspection

Economic Development

Engineering & Public Works

Finance

Recreation, Parks & Tourism

Mayor and Councillors

Communication

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Corporate Communications provides strategic communications support to create open, transparent, and proactive communication within the Municipality.

pdf Read our Strategic Communications Plan (273 KB)

The Municipality is committed to providing information that is:

Timely. We recognize the quick pace of today’s world, and endeavor to make information available quickly and proactively.

Accurate. We strive to produce factual information that is free from bias.

Clear. Municipal information can be confusing—we will look for opportunities to make it easier to understand the work the Municipality is doing.

Measured. Communications activities will be regularly reviewed for effectiveness.

pdf MODL Brand Style Guide (3.54 MB)

Contact

Sarah Kucharski
Manager, Corporate Services & Communication
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(902) 541-1328

Government

Vision

The breathtaking, natural beauty of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is home to thriving communities with unique cultural identities. Growth centres support our diversified economies, driven by our residents’ passion for the place they call home.

With our strong economy, we can live, work and raise families here. We are a destination for visitors, attracted to our vibrant parks, beaches, and hiking trails. As leaders in sustainability, we passionately protect our natural environment.

Mission

We are:

• Responsible financial managers
• Strategic planners
• Sustainable community builders
• Collaborative engagers

Values

• Thriving Communities: We encourage meaningful connections.
• Act with Integrity: We are accountable and strive to provide exceptional leadership within our municipality.
• Respect and Kindness: We value the uniqueness and diversity of our communities, welcoming everyone with respect and kindness.
• Equity and Inclusion: We take action to change and grow to be a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive municipality.
• Ready for Action!: We are innovators, economic leaders, and collaborative partners.

Expense Reports

Council and CAO expenses are posted to the website within 30 days of the completion of each fiscal quarter. This routine disclosure of these expenses is intended to enhance transparency and accountability. All expenses are subject to Policy MDL-19 and MDL-03.

A few important notes:

• The Municipality encourages our Council members to engage in professional development activities, such as training, workshops, or conferences. Professional development is an excellent way for Councillors to improve their skills in municipal leadership.
• As our Municipality covers a significant area, some Council members live in and represent areas much further from the Administration building than other Councillors. This accounts for mileage discrepencies between Council members.

Read pdf Policy MDL-19 - Reimbursement of Educational and Training Expenses of Council Members (74 KB)

Read Policy MDL-03 - Council Members' Remuneration & Expenses

Council Remuneration (salary)

Mayor - $59,377

Deputy Mayor - $40,208

Councillor - $29,562

Committees of Council

The public is cordially invited to attend all Municipal meetings.

Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9am at the Municipal Council Chambers. For information on how to speak at a Council meeting, please contact Tina Robichaud-Bond, Executive Assistant, at (902) 541-1337 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Watch the live stream here.

The Finance Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month at 9am at the Municipal Council Chambers. For further information, please contact Joanne Powers, Executive Assistant, at (902) 541-1327 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Watch the live stream here.

The Policy and Strategy Committee meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 9am at the Municipal Council Chambers. For further information, please contact Joanne Powers, Executive Assistant, at (902) 541-1327 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..Watch the live stream here.

The Planning Advisory Committee normally meets at 7pm on the fourth Thursday of each month; however, there are months that the Committee does not meet. For further information, please contact Jennifer Harrietha, Administrative Assistant, at (902) 541-1351 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

MODL Council Chambers is located at the Administration Building, 10 Allee Champlain Drive, Cookville, NS.

• Click  pdf 2024/2025 Committee Appointment Lis (464 KB) t to view.
• Click  pdf 2025 Committee Meeting Calendar (441 KB) to view committee schedules.

Records predating the list on the website may be accessed by calling the Municipal Clerk at (902) 541-1323.

Dangerous & Unsightly Property Committee

• 2025 Minutes & Agendas

  • 2025-06-04 DUPC

    1. 2025 06 04 Agenda Package Dangerous & Unsightly Committee | Size: 7.01 MB

  • 2025-01-29 DUPC

    1. 2025-01-29 DUPC Approved Agenda Package | Size: 16.98 MB

• 2024 Minutes & Agendas

  1. 2024 10 01 AGENDA_D&UPC | Size: 9.11 MB
  2. 2024 03 27 AGENDA D&UPC | Size: 22.68 MB

• 2023 Minutes & Agendas

  1. 2023-03-29 DUPC Agenda | Size: 26.79 MB
  2. DUPC 2023-03-01 | Size: 8.18 MB

• 2022 Minutes & Agendas

  1. DUPC 2022-07-21 | Size: 25.96 MB

• 2021 Minutes & Agendas

  • DUPC - 2021-03-31

    1. 2021-03-31 DUPC Agenda | Size: 26.8 MB

  • DUPC - 2021-03-17

    1. 2021-03-17 DUPC Minutes | Size: 132.33 KB
    2. 2021-03-17 DUPC Agenda | Size: 17.36 MB

•  2020 Minutes & Agendas

• 2019 Minutes & Agendas

  • DUPC - 2019-09-16

    1. 2019-09-16 DUPC Minutes | Size: 158.32 KB

  • DUPC - 2019/08/28

    1. 2019-08-28 DUPC Agenda | Size: 8.12 MB

• 2018 Minutes & Agendas

  • DUPC - 2018-10-22

    1. 2018-10-22 DUPC Minutes | Size: 121.05 KB
    2. 2018-10-22 DUPC Agenda | Size: 16.28 MB

  • DUPC - 2018-08-22

    1. 2018-08-22 DUPC Agenda | Size: 3.86 MB

  • DUPC - 2018-03-28

    1. 2018-02-28 DUPC Minutes | Size: 2.38 MB
    2. 2018-03-28 DUPC Agenda | Size: 25.93 MB

  • DUPC - 2018-02-23

    1. 2018-02-23 DUPC Agenda | Size: 7.69 MB

• 2017 Minutes & Agendas

  •  DUPC - 2017-01-30

Sherbrooke Lake Park Advisory Committee

The Sherbrooke Lake Park Advisory Committee (SLAC) - strictly advisory in nature, the Park Advisory Committee was established to provide advice to MODL on the design, development and operations of the park, for the purposes of providing public access to Sherbrooke Lake.  The Park Committee will work towards having the land developed to ensure public access and that development is done in a manner that provides public space and access on Sherbrooke Lake that respects the natural environment and the surrounding community on Sherbrooke Lake, as outlined in the MOU.   Committee membership is comprised of equal representation of both MODL and MOC. Based on past reports, the MOU and using an adaptive management approach, a final park plan was developed by EDM Planning Services Ltd. and was presented to both Councils in the Fall of 2018. 

This committee is currently inactive until such a time as the project is re-started. 

Park Advisory Committee Documents

Please click the links below for Sherbrooke Lake Park Advisory Committee documents. 

• pdf Terms of Reference (248 KB)
• pdf 2018-01-22 Minutes SLAC (81 KB)
• pdf 2018-02-26 Agenda SLAC (39 KB)
• pdf 2018-02-26 Minutes SLAC (2.13 MB)
• pdf 2018-06-11 Agenda SLAC (38 KB)
• pdf 2018-06-11 Minutes SLAC (47 KB)
• pdf 2018-11-26 Agenda SLAC (72 KB)
• pdf 2018-11-07 Final Report (8.25 MB)
• pdf 2018-11-07 Final Report (Text Only) (946 KB)
• pdf 2018-11-07 Final Reports (Appendices Only) (34.26 MB)

Sherbrooke Lake Stewardship Committee

The Sherbrooke Lake Stewardship Committee (SLSC) was created to oversee the implementation of a water quality monitoring program, establishing a baseline of data on Sherbrooke Lake to aid in the evidence-based decisions concerning the development of the properties acquired by MODL for public use. Committee membership includes representatives from MODL, MOC, a professional with knowledge of water quality monitoring as well as a representative from Coastal Action. 

This committee is active and holds meetings on a regular basis.

LATEST NEWS! 

August 2021 - Update for Sherbrooke Lake Residents

The Sherbrooke Lake Stewardship Committee have recently issued a newsletter to residents of Sherbrooke Lake.  pdf Please download it here. (650 KB)

Please use the list below to see documents related to this Committee.

• pdf Terms of Reference (141 KB)
• pdf 2017-07-27 Agenda SLSC (92 KB)
• pdf 2017-10-05 Agenda SLSC (144 KB)
• pdf 2017-10-05 Minutes SLSC (469 KB)
• pdf 2017-11-02 Agenda SLSC (115 KB)
• pdf 2017-11-02 Minutes SLSC (371 KB)
• pdf 2018-01-11 Minutes (150 KB)
• pdf 2018-02-06 Notes SLSC (85 KB)
• pdf 2018-05-24 Notes SLSC (846 KB)
• pdf 2018-07-12 Notes SLSC (115 KB)
• pdf 2019-02-28 Agenda SLSC (73 KB)
• pdf 2019-02-28 Notes SLSC (124 KB)
• pdf 2019-05-02 Agenda Package SLSC (1.01 MB)
• pdf 2019-05-02 Notes SLSC (105 KB)
• pdf 2019-09-19 Notes SLSC (102 KB)
• pdf 2020-02-19 Notes SLSC (152 KB)
• pdf 2020-12-02 Notes SLSC (169 KB)
• pdf 2021-02-03 Notes SLSC (175 KB)
• pdf 2021-03-09 Notes SLSC (129 KB)
• pdf 2021-03-22 Notes SLSC (100 KB)
• pdf 2021-06-11 Notes SLSC (139 KB)
• pdf 2021-07-07 Notes SLSC (111 KB)
• pdf 2022-04-27 Notes SLSC (134 KB)
• default 2022-05-17 Notes SLSC (162 KB)
• default 2022-06-27 Notes SLSC (66 KB)

Election Maps

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2024 and Beyond Electoral District Maps (for Council candidates)

pdf All Council Districts Map (5.27 MB)
pdf District 1 (3.04 MB)
pdf District 2 (2.01 MB)
pdf District 3 (2.61 MB)
pdf District 4 (2.53 MB)
pdf District 5 (3.15 MB)
pdf District 6 (2.97 MB)
pdf District 7 (1.88 MB)
pdf District 8 (2.51 MB)
pdf District 9 (3.33 MB)
pdf District 10 (2.61 MB)

Existing Electoral Districts - the maps below are in effect until October 2024. 

pdf All Council Districts Map (3.97 MB)
pdf District 1 (1.33 MB)
pdf District 2 (929 KB)
pdf District 3 (1.05 MB)
pdf District 4 (1.19 MB)
pdf District 5 (1.01 MB)
pdf District 6 (966 KB)
pdf District 7 (1.19 MB)
pdf District 8 (1013 KB)
pdf District 9 (1.05 MB)
pdf District 10 (1.03 MB)

2022 Electoral Boundary Review

For information on the 2022 Electoral Boundary Review, please visit https://engage.modl.ca/boundaryreview.

2016 Electoral Boundary Review

Communities in Nova Scotia are required by the Municipal Government Act to review the number of electoral boundaries and councillors within their region once every eight years. In November 2014, the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL) began this process with a series of public consultations to inform the development of new electoral boundary options. The feedback was very helpful in adjusting current electoral boundaries to better reflect criteria as established by the Nova Scotia Utilities Review (NSUARB). NSUARB decision

2024 Municipal Elections

Are you looking for information on the upcoming provincial election? Please click here. 

Listed below are the OFFICIAL results for the 2024 Municipal Election -

Mayor - Elspeth McLean-Wile         6240 (new)     
Mayor - Carolyn Bolivar-Getson        3752

District 1 - Morgen Reinhardt          604 (new)
District 1 - Tyler Veinotte                   285

District 2 - Martin E. Bell  (acclaimed)  (returning) 

District 3 - Wendy Oickle                 519 (returning)
District 3 - Andrew Himmelman        434

District 4 - Pam Hubley                    698  (returning)
District 4 - Gary B. Mailman              422

District 5 - Cathy Moore                   582  (returning)
District 5 - Andy Veinotte                   317
District 5 -  Suzanne Kutach              149

District 6 - Alison Smith                   575  (new)
District 6 - Blair Clark                        258
District 6 - Wade Carver                    256
District 6 - Byron Veinotte                   96

District 7 - Edgar Burns                   517  (new)
District 7 - Elizabeth Crossland         203
District 7 - Carroll W. Publicover       115

District 8 - Kacy DeLong                  620   (returning)
District 8 - Phil Williams                     195
District 8 - Barry Owen Dupuis          191

District 9 - Ben Brooks                     578  (new)
District 9 - Dean Schmeisser             467

District 10 -  Chasidy Veinotte  (acclaimed)   (returning)

CSAP - Diane Racette   (acclaimed)  (returning)

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Grants

The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg has established guidelines for various grants to non-profit and charitable organizations. For specific information on each category, including deadlines, eligibility, and an application form, click on the appropriate category below.

Supporting Policies:

• pdf MODL Policy 043 (1.79 MB) , "Community Grants Program/Sponsorship Request".
• pdf MODL Policy 098 (564 KB) , "Recreation Subsidy Program"
• pdf Policy MDL-53 (1023 KB) , "Comfort Centre Generator Funding"

For individual categories, please click the links below. It is recommended that you speak with Municipal Staff before submitting an application by calling (902) 541-1343.

Grant categories include:

•     pdf Annual Operating (615 KB) : to help with an organization’s annual operating costs.
  • (Grant maximum $5,000. Deadline to apply - March 1st annually)   Final Report Form
•   Comfort Centre Generator Funding: to provide assistance for community centres and fire halls wishing to act as comfort centres during emergencies. Memorandum of Understanding
  • (Grant Maximum $8,000. Deadline to apply - March 1st annually)
•    pdf Community Economic Developmen (425 KB) t: to help with the development of projects, events or initiatives that promote the area and foster community economic growth.
  • (Grant maximum $1,000)   pdf Final Report Form (336 KB)
•    pdf Community Event (623 KB) : to help with the hosting and/or delivery of a public Community Event.
  • (Grant maximum $2,000)   pdf Final Report Form (336 KB)
•    pdf Community Recreation Capital (650 KB) : to help with the expansion or improvement of an indoor / outdoor cultural, social, heritage and/or recreation facility, and/or equipment, for projects under $10,000.
  • (Grant maximum $2,000)   pdf Final Report Form (336 KB)
•    pdf Community Recreation Program (629 KB) : to help with the delivery of a new or expanded cultural, social, heritage and/or recreation program.
  • (Grant maximum $1,000)   pdf Final Report Form (336 KB)
•    pdf Elite Athlete Travel (406 KB) : to help elite athletes residing in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg County travel costs competing at national or international events.
  • (Grant maximum $1,000 national / $2,000 international)
•    pdf Leadership Training (460 KB) : to help with training costs for individuals or community organizations that will continue to expand the programs, services and activities provided by community organizations.
  • (Grant maximum $500)
•     pdf Major Events (649 KB) : to encourage new or expand existing large-scale events that create a positive economic impact for the Municipality.  The Major Events Grant is to support operating, marketing, or promotional expenses for events that will attract visitors to the area.
  • (Grant maximum $20,000)   pdf Final Report Form (336 KB)
•    pdf Major Recreation Capital (652 KB) : to help with the development, expansion, or improvement of an outdoor cultural, social, heritage and/or recreation facility, and/or equipment, for projects $10,000 or more.
  • (Grant maximum $15,000. Deadline to apply - March 1 annually)   pdf Final Report Form (336 KB)
•    pdf Positive Recreation Opportunities for Adults (PRO Fund) (189 KB) : to help individuals, aged 19 or over, living in the Municipality, who due to lack of financial support, would not be able to benefit from recreational, sport or cultural, activities.  
  • For more information and an application form please visit our PRO Fund page.
•   Positive Recreation Opportunities (PRO Kids): to help individuals aged 18 or under, who live in the Municipality and who due to lack of financial support, would not be able to benefit from recreational, sport or cultural, activities.  
  • For more information and an application form please visit our PRO Kids page.
•    pdf Sponsorship Ad Requests (430 KB) : to help with sponsorship of local not-for-profit organization’s projects, events or initiatives that benefit residents of the Municipality or to provide prize(s) to enhance the project, event or initiative.
  • (Grant maximum $500)
•     pdf Sport, Recreational & Cultural Travel Assistance (423 KB) : to help individuals, teams, or youth groups with travel costs when competing in provincial, national or international competitions in sport or cultural events.
  • (Grant maximum: Per Individual: $75 provincial, $200 national or international. Per Team $500 provincial, $1,000 national or international)
•   pdf Whynotts Wind Benefit Fund (575 KB) : Potentia Renewables Inc. and the Whynotts Wind Project are using 1% of the profits from the Whynotts Wind Project each year to support local not-for-profit community groups who benefit the residents of the District of Lunenburg with funding towards a capital project, special event or community initiative.  Deadline to apply September 12, 2025

Fire Service Grants

pdf Fire Service Leadership Training Grant Individual (115 KB) : A leadership training grant for individual officers and executives to contribute to training that develops leadership in the areas of volunteer management, communication, or other related leadership training.

pdf Fire Service Leadership Training Grant Groups (113 KB) : A group leadership training grant for departments that develops leadership in the areas of volunteer management, communication, or other related leadership training.

pdf Fire Service Annual Recognition Grant (108 KB) : to assist departments in hosting recognition events for members. This funding can be used to pay for costs associated with departments hosting annual recognition events, such as annual banquets, appreciation events, BBQs, etc.

Distributed Grants

• pdf View the grants distributed in 2024-2025 (279 KB)
• pdf View the grants distributed in 2023-2024 (174 KB)
• pdf View the grants distributed in 2022-2023 (94 KB)
• pdf View the grants distributed in 2021-2022 (90 KB)
• pdf View the Emergency Assistance grants distributed in 2021-2022 (91 KB)
• pdf View the grants distributed in 2020-2021 (91 KB)
• pdf View the Emergency Assistance grants distributed in 2020-2021 (91 KB)
• pdf View the grants distributed in 2019-2020 (95 KB)
• pdf View the grants distributed in 2018-2019 (91 KB)
• pdf View the grants distributed in 2017-2018 (131 KB)