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🚨 Important Notice – Property Tax Bills 🚨
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- Published: Thursday, 16 April 2026 14:59
The Town of Berwick has identified a printing error on recently issued property tax bills.
An extra line was mistakenly included on the bill labeled “Total Tax Arrears,” which has caused the Balance Due amount at the bottom of the bill to appear incorrect.
👉 We are actively working to correct this issue and will be reissuing updated tax bills as soon as possible.
✅ What You Need to Know Right Now:
- The correct amount owing is the Interim Tax amount
- You will find this amount directly under the “Description” section of your bill
- ❌ Please DISREGARD the “Balance Due” amount in black at the bottom – this is incorrect
💡 In short:
➡️ Trust the Interim amount
❌ Ignore the Balance Due at the bottom
We appreciat
e your patience and understanding while we resolve this matter.
BERWICK APPROVES 2026-27 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS, FOCUS ON INFRASTRUCTURE
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- Published: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 13:32
NEWS RELEASE
Town of Berwick
236 Commercial Street,
PO Box 130 Berwick,
Nova Scotia,
B0P 1E0
berwick.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2026
BERWICK APPROVES 2026-27 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS, FOCUS ON INFRASTRUCTURE
The Town of Berwick approved the 2026-27 operating and capital budgets at a special Town Council meeting on March 31, 2026. The balanced budget was approved with 1.24% increase to the residential rate and a 3.83% increase to the commercial tax rate. The Commercial Rate matches the average commercial tax rate across all Nova Scotia Towns for 2025-26. Council sought community feedback through public information sessions and roads was the number one issue. The paving budget has been increased by $150,000 to improve a section of south Commercial Street and patching on Foster Street.
We are pleased to be able to approve the budget and set our tax rate for the upcoming year. We had a very open and engaging session with the public, council workshops and public council meetings to get us to this point. Our budget commitment has been ‘Investing in Our Future’ and we are committing to major infrastructure upgrades, fixing our roads and setting aside funds for future major projects. Many thanks to staff and council for the time and effort in creating this budget.
The Town of Berwick’s Council is committed to being fiscally responsible with your tax dollars, while also balancing the needs of the community. Approximately $85,000 will be transferred to Operating Reserves, and $100,000 will support capital projects directly.
- The new residential tax rate will be $1.628 per $100 of assessment value - The commercial tax rate will be $4.070 per $100 of assessment value The highlights of the Town of Berwick’s 2026-27 budget include:
- Investment in our Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Mill and Pave of Commercial Street from Grandview Manor driveway to north of Orchard Street
- Repaving 970 ft of MacIntosh Street
- Significant patching on Foster Street and restriction of heavy vehicles such as transit buses
For more information, and to view the full approved 2026-27 municipal budget, visit berwick.ca/2026-27budget.html
Media Contact
Mike Trinacty Mayor,
Town of Berwick
902-994-1958
2026-04-01 Special Election Press release
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- Published: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 12:14
NEWS RELEASE
Town of Berwick
236 Commercial Street, PO Box 130
Berwick, Nova Scotia, B0P 1E0
berwick.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Berwick, Nova Scotia – The Town of Berwick announces that a special municipal
election will be held to fill a vacancy on Town Council following the resignation of
Councillor Justin Serino.
In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, Council has initiated the process to
hold a special election to fill the vacant Councillor position for the remainder of the
current Council term.
Mayor Mike Trinacty acknowledged Councillor Serino’s contributions to the
municipality and expressed appreciation for his time in office.
“On behalf of Council, I would like to thank Councillor Serino for his commitment
and leadership during his time on Council. His service as Chair of the Police
Advisory Board demonstrated a strong dedication to community safety and effective
oversight of policing services in Berwick. We wish him all the best.”
Regular polling day for the special election has been set for Saturday, June 20,
2026, with nomination day taking place on Tuesday, May 25, 2026. Voting will be
done by electronic means (internet and telephone), beginning Saturday, June 13,
2026.
Residents are encouraged to check the Town of Berwick’s website and social media
for updates and information about the upcoming special election.
Media Contact
Mike Trinacty
Mayor, Town of Berwick
902-994-1958
Summer Concert Series 2026
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- Published: Wednesday, 08 April 2026 09:01
🚧 Proposals Invited: Asphalt & Paving Services 🚧
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- Published: Wednesday, 01 April 2026 10:46
The Town of Berwick is inviting qualified contractors to submit proposals for asphalt and paving services throughout the Town.
This contract includes various paving and repair work and will extend through March 31, 2027.
Closing Date: April 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM (local time)
Submit to:
Interested proponents are encouraged to review the full tender document for complete details and submission requirements.
New at Town Hall! Battery Recycling Now Available
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- Published: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 15:53
New at Town Hall! Battery Recycling Now Available 
Drop-off location: Lobby of Town Hall