Council’s budget process resumed last week as we went over the proposed capital budget. You might recall discussions back in December on what the starting point for the average out of pocket tax bill should […]
Agenda, January 10 Stormwater Right-of-Way ChargeHRM is changing how the stormwater right-of-way charge is paid. The stormwater right-of-way charge has a long and complex history. First thing to know is there are two stormwater charges. […]
Happy Holidays: Well another year done! Amazing how time flies. I want to wish you and your family happy holidays and all the best for 2023. The New Year is a time to reflect on […]
Mic Mac Mall Redevelopment:The most significant Dartmouth item on the agenda was the proposed redevelopment of Mic Mac Mall (being called M District by the proponent who is looking to change the name). The concept […]
Starr Park and Henry Findlay EncampmentYou might have noticed the Mutual Aid crisis shelter in Starr Park disappeared a few weeks ago and that this week, another shelter appeared in Findlay Park, but was gone […]
Budget 2023-2024 BeginsCouncil had its first session on the 2023/2024 budget last week. To create the budget takes a while because Council examines spending in every department. From that examination, we build a list of […]
Hello Dartmouth Centre. Just a quick follow-up on the District Boundary Review process that I wrote about in my newsletter at the beginning of the month. The proposed changes in Dartmouth Centre are considerable. The draft proposal […]
News District Boundary Review:Public engagement is about to begin on new council district boundaries. A draft map of the new districts has been released by HRM’s Boundary Review Committee as a starting point for discussions […]
Corner Store HoursCouncil gave first reading for a new bylaw limiting hours of operation for convenience stores, restaurants, and grocery stores operating in residential zones. I wasn’t planning to write about this since it’s mainly […]
Agenda, September 13 Dartmouth Cove Response:Dartmouth Cove was on the agenda at Council. You may have heard that a numbered company with ties to Atlantic Road Construction and Paving wants to infill a large water […]
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