Strategic Priorities Open House

Important time change!

Do you live in the District of Lunenburg? As part of our Budget 2025/2026 process, we are holding an open house on February 6. Come learn about Council’s draft Strategic Priorities and share your thoughts.

Join us on Thursday, February 6, 2025 anytime between 4:45pm and 6:45pm at the Best Western Bridgewater. There will be no formal presentation, so feel free to drop by any time during the event.

Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to help us plan refreshments. Can’t attend in person? Share your thoughts at https://engage.modl.ca/budget2025.

Public Information Session for Osprey Village Planning Amendments

A public information session is scheduled to discuss proposed amendments to the Secondary Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw of the Osprey Village Planned Area. The objective of the amendments is to ensure the planning policies and regulations of Osprey Village better reflect the land use opportunities and restrictions present in the community by permitting appropriate residential development on unserviced land, expand areas that permit residential and commercial uses, and protect open space that is otherwise undevelopable.

The session will take place on February 5, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Council Chambers in the Municipal Office, 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville.

Interested members of the public are encouraged to attend to learn more about the proposed amendment and ask questions.

If you are unable to attend the event in person, you are also invited to participate in the Public Information Session by:

1. joining us online on February 5^th at 6:30 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/@modlnovascotia

2. writing a comment on a Facebook post;

3. sending an e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.(External link);

4. sending a letter at 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville, NS, B4V 9E4.

If you have any questions on this review, please send us an e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Notice of Intention to Adopt Cluster Development Regulations

On, January 28, 2025, Municipal Council passed First Reading on an amendment to establish Cluster Development regulations. The proposed regulations will guide how development of six or more units on one partially or entirely unserviced lot are permitted through the development agreement approvals process.

A public information session will be held prior to a public hearing and second reading to give residents opportunities to learn about the regulations and ask questions. Details about this session will posted in the coming weeks.

The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 11. The meeting will begin at 8:30 am and will be held in Municipal Council Chambers at 10 Allee Champlain Drive, Cookville.

To stay updated about this project, including times and dates for the information session, please click here where you can sign up for our newsletter updates in the Stay Informed section of our engagement website for this project.

For further information, contact the Planning Department offices at 902-530-2802, or visit engage.modl.ca/cluster-development-regulations.

Posted January 28, 2025 at 11:03am.

Council First Reading for Cluster Development Regulations

On January 28, 2025, the Cluster Development regulations will be brought forward to the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg's (MODL) Council in the form of amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Municipal-Wide Land Use By-law. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held in Municipal Council Chambers at 10 Allee Champlain Drive, Cookville. Council meetings are open to the public and any interested residents are encouraged to attend. To view Council's agenda for January 28, 2025, click here.

The amendments to MODL’s planning documents contain the regulations for cluster developments. The Land Use By-law will define what developments these regulations apply to. To view the proposed Land Use By-law, click here. 

The Municipal Planning Strategy outlines the procedure by which cluster developments are permitted by development agreement, the requirements that such a development agreement can contain, and the provisions for non-conforming (grandfathered) bare land condominiums, among other policies. To view the proposed Municipal Planning Strategy, click here.

A staff report is available by clicking here. Next steps in this process involve a public information session and a formal public hearing. This website will be updated as soon as dates and times are confirmed.

Notice of Expiry – Cluster Development First Reading

On December 27, 2024, the regulations establishing the Cluster Development regulations reached the one-hundred-and-fifty-day expiry period and are no longer in effect. Under section 246 (4) of the Municipal Government Act, a proposed land-use by-law amendment which has not come into full effect within this timeframe becomes inactive. Council may choose to re-initiate the process by approving first reading again. For more information, including project documents, please click here.

January Community Drop-Ins

Have questions or experiencing barriers in Lunenburg County? Connect with your regional equity coordinators:

Ellen Johnson (Regional Accessibility Coordinator) and Gem Roberts (Regional Anti-Racism & Diversity Coordinator)!

Drop-in community days for January (from 9am-1pm) are:

• Wednesday, Jan 15: South Shore Public Library (135 North Park St, Bridgewater)
• Thursday, Jan 16: Mahone Bay Centre (45 School Street)
• Wednesday, Jan 22: Town of Bridgewater (60 Pleasant St, Bridgewater)
• Monday, Jan 27: Mun. of District of Lunenburg (10 Allée Champlain Drive)
• Wednesday, Jan 29: Lunenburg Library (97 Kaulbach St, Lunenburg)
• Thursday, Jan 30: Lunenburg Farmers Market (15 Green St, Lunenburg)
• Thursday, Jan 23: Chester Art Centre (60 Queen St, Chester)

If you have any questions or require accommodations, please contact Gem Roberts at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Temporary closure of Arthur Young & Osprey Connector Trails

The Arthur Young Trail & Osprey Connector Trail will be closed for maintenance:
Friday November 29th and Monday December 2nd.
Please expect delays and respect posted signs.

Anti-Racism & Anti-Discrimination Advisory Committee

The Lunenburg County Anti-Racism & Anti-Discrimination Advisory Committee (ARADAC) is established to advise the respective administrations and elected bodies of the Town of Lunenburg, Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Municipality of Chester, Town of Bridgewater and Town of Mahone Bay to advance, strengthen, support, and unify the five municipal units in adopting and implementing Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination initiatives throughout Lunenburg County.

The ARADAC works with partners and communities to help lead and support anti-racism and anti-discrimination initiatives and promote equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. They would work to identify and address systemic racism and inequity in government policy, legislation, programs and services. The ARADAC is an advisory body and is an opportunity to provide valuable perspectives and recommendations for consideration of each respective Council. The ARADRC is supported by a Regional Coordinator.

Interested people are encouraged to complete the intake form.

Deadline: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Forward questions to:

Jennifer Webber, Communications Officer & Outreach Coordinator
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Municipality of the District of Chester
(902) 275-4107

Coastal Protection Regulations Industry Information Session

Builders, developers, surveyors, real estate agents, and other industry professionals are invited to join the Planning and Development Services staff of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg to learn about the new Coastal Protection Regulations over a free breakfast at the Best Western Hotel.

7:45am            Doors open

8:00am            Buffet breakfast and presentation focused on the topics/issues that are most relevant to people in the industry

8:30am            Q&A

9:00am            Event ends

Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Provincial Election Questions

Are you looking to check you're on the list of electors for the Provincial Election? Please see below:

ED38-Lunenburg (MODL east of the Lahave River and includes the Towns of Mahone Bay and Lunenburg)
1-833-852-3761
Returning Office is at the Silver Building at 182 Lincoln St, Lunenburg

ED39-Lunenburg West (MODL west of the Lahave River and includes the Town of Bridgewater)
1-833-856-5210
197 Dufferin St, Bridgewater (suite number unknown but first door to the left inside the front entrance)

Fire Prevention Week 2024

This year's Fire Prevention Week Theme puts the focus on "Smoke Alarms, Make Them Work For You"

Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway),
and on each level (including the basement) of the home.

• Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory
  or physical disabilities.
• Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.
• Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or don’t respond when tested.

What’s the difference between smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms? Why do I need both?

Smoke alarms sense smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger. In the event of fire, you may have as little as 2 minutes to escape safely, which is why they are so important to have in place and in good working order. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that displaces oxygen in your body and brain and can render you unconscious before you even realize something is happening to you. CO alarms detect the presence of carbon monoxide and alert you so you can get out, call 9-1-1, and let the professionals check your home. 

Importance of Fire Prevention

In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Today's fires burn faster and hotter than those of the past. Teenagers, adults, and the elderly
are also at risk in fires, making it important for every member of the community to take some time every October during Fire Prevention Week to be aware and practice fire safety.

Indian Falls Park Maintenance Closure

Indian Falls Park will be closed Tuesday, September 24th and Wednesday, September 25th for the installation of the new stairs.

Please do not visit the park during these days.

Thank you for your cooperation.