With Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) sending out assessments last week, some residents have noted a marked increase in their assessments. Following last night's regular monthly meeting of Antigonish Town Council, Mayor Laurie Boucher noted assessments went up across the province. Boucher said we are in a housing crunch, calling…
Antigonish Town Council is looking at its snow removal policies. Following discussion at last night's regular meeting, Antigonish Mayor Laurie Boucher said the town has two snow removal policies, one for the downtown core and one for parking meters. Boucher said council will meet with staff, who will gather some information and…
Antigonish Town Council has hired an interim CAO to replace outgoing CAO Jeff Lawrence. The town hired Marvin MacDonald, who worked with Municipal Affairs for 20 years and served as CAO for the District of St. Mary's for six years. Mayor Laurie Boucher says MacDonald retired recently and agreed to…
Antigonish Town Council passed second and final reading for a marketing levy. The levy will see a three per cent charge on the prices of fixed roof accommodations, with an estimated annual levy collection of over $235,000. Exemptions for the levy would include a person paying less than $20, students…
With Nova Scotia Power rates going up as of January 1, Antigonish Town Council voted to send an application to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board to increase the town's electric flow through rates. Bethany Collier, manager of accounting for the town of Antigonish, said the large general rate…