Town of Berwick, NS

Do you own property in Nova Scotia? Check the mail for your 2023 Property Assessment Notice. Learn more by visiting pvsc.ca. #propertyowners #NS

The moment everyone has been waiting for is here: the splash pad at Rainforth Park is back up and running as of today! Thanks to our hard-working Public Works team. Please keep the space clean, and remember that there are no pets allowed on the splash pad surface. Enjoy!

June is Pride Month! We would like to take the time to acknowledge and celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ members of our town limits and beyond. The ability for all to live authentically and unapologetically is a key part of making Berwick a safe and vibrant community. #pride

We are still seeking applications for a Director of Municipal Works! The application deadline is Friday, June 17th at 4:30 PM. For the full job description and how to apply, see our employment page at berwick.ca/employment.html

Today is Berwick's 99th birthday! A lot has happened in those 99 years, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for our little town. That includes our upcoming Centennial birthday celebrations for next year! Happy birthday, Berwick!

Town Hall will be closed this Monday, May 23rd for Victoria Day. Have a great long weekend, Berwick!

Byron Lamb recently presented the Mayor with a cheque for $3000 on behalf of the Gala Days Committee. The funds will be put towards an accessible swing in Rainforth Park! A huge thank you to everyone involved in this exciting project.

Due to regular maintenance, there will be a disruption in Berwick's public internet today. This will begin at 5 PM, and should last about 1 hour.

Help us keep our parks and facilities clean, accessible and safe! If you see any suspicious activity, please contact the RCMP non-emergency number at 902-765-3317.

May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Today and everyday we remember our sisters, daughters and mothers who have faced a disproportionate level of violence in Canada. #MMIWG

May the 4th be with you today, Berwick. #StarWarsDay

Join the Town of Berwick Trails Committee for a trail, park and community clean up! Meet us at the Mill Street trail head where we will be providing bags and gloves. This effort is made possible by the TCT Trail Care Grant and Pitch-In Canada! pitch-in.ca/cleanups/30090/

DEADLINE EXTENDED! If you are looking for a fun job this summer, this is a great opportunity! We are still looking for a Gala Days Student Coordinator and Visitor Information Centre Attendants. Applications due on May 11th by 4:30 PM! Full descriptions are on our website.

Did you know? May 1 – 7, 2022 is recognized in Kings County as Emergency Preparedness Week! For more information on preparing a Home Emergency Plan, visit KingsREMO.ca or follow @REMO_KingsCty on Twitter or REMO_KingsCounty on Facebook.

Happy Earth Day! Today, and every other day, Berwick strives to make our town a more sustainable place to work, live, and play. For example, did you know that 60% of the energy supplied to Berwick utility customers comes from renewable sources like hydroelectricity and wind?

Attention dog owners! 2022/2023 dog tags are now available for purchase. They are $10, and can be acquired at the front desk of Town Hall. Follow this link for more information on our town dog bylaw: berwick.ca/79-dog-bylaw/f…

Just a reminder that Town Hall will be closed on Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Easter Monday. We will be open again on Tuesday, April 19th! Happy Easter, everyone!

On April 7th, we held a public information session here at Town Hall. The financial future for Berwick was the main topic of discussion. In case you were unable to attend the session, the information is linked on the news page on the Town of Berwick’s website.

Berwick's Mayor, Don Clarke, picked up a Wildcats jersey this week from coach Brandon Benedict. Go, Wildcats, Go!

The Great Big Crunch is happening today! Participants are invited to partake in healthy crunchy foods, like local Berwick apples, in order to “crunch” and make noise supporting access to healthy school food programs. To learn more: healthyschoolfood.ca/great-big-crun… #thegreatbigcrunch