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Splash Pad OPEN for the Season!

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Published: Monday, 10 June 2024 12:13

June 10, 2024:
After a "soft-launch" last week, we are pleased to share with residents that our Splash Pad is officially open for the season!

The Splash Pad turns on daily at 10 AM, and can be activated by pressing the sensor button in the middle of the splash pad area. The public washrooms are also open for the season!

Our Splash Pad can be found within Rainforth Park, located at 205 Cottage Street.

There is parking available adjacent to the tennis courts, as well as a larger parking lot near the basketball courts.

A reminder that our parks and greenspaces are smoke-free areas, and please no pets, food or drinks on the splash pad.
ENJOY, Berwick!

Day Camp Registration Information

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Published: Thursday, 16 May 2024 09:04
It's that time of year again!

Summer Day Camps are back and looking a bit different from years past. We will now have separate camps for 4*-7 year olds and 8-12 year olds. There will be 15 spots for each age group, per camp.

(Please note, 4 year olds must have completed one year in a routine based setting, such as pre-primary and turn 5 by December 31, 2024)

We will continue to offer the sliding pay scale where you choose between $100, $125 and $150 per week, per child.

You can find the scheduled themes on the poster below!

Registration will be opening on Friday, May 24th at 9am on Univerus Rec: https://app.univerusrec.com/berwickpub/index.asp

Stay tuned for some important updates regarding our online registration system early next week.

* Please note the week of July 15-19 for the 8-12 camp there will be a sleepover on the Thursday/Friday. Camp hours will be as followed for that week:
Monday-Wednesday: 8:30-4:30
Thursday & Friday: 5:00 pm Thurs - 10 am Friday


colorful playful kids camp summer flyer

2024-25 Budget Approved

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Published: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 10:20

The Town of Berwick approved the 2024-25 operating and capital budgets at a special Town Council meeting on April 15, 2024.

The balanced budget was approved with a two cent decrease to the residential and commercial tax rates. Council sought community feedback through public information sessions and budget survey. The Town of Berwick’s Council is committed to being fiscally responsible with your tax dollars, while also balancing the needs of the community and maintaining the municipal service levels the Town of Berwick is known for.

- The new residential tax rate will be $1.558 per $100 of assessment value
- The commercial tax rate will be $3.870 per $100 of assessment value

The highlights of the Town of Berwick’s 2024-25 budget include:
- Year 1 of significant upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant
- A new building, with washrooms, at Centennial Park
- A new Office Administrative Coordinator position
- Collaborative projects with the Berwick Volunteer Fire Department, including a new water storage tank and completion of a Portable Pumper Truck

As discussed by Council and Town Staff during the budgetary process, the many factors that impacted the 2024 budget include the following:
- Increased property assessment values from PVSC
- Community feedback
- Rising costs, and the impacts of inflation at all service levels

For more information, and to view the full approved 2024-25 municipal budget, visit berwick.ca/2024-25budget.html

Committees

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Published: Monday, 08 April 2024 11:09

The Town of Berwick is seeking enthusiastic citizens willing to volunteer their time to serve on a Committee of Council. When you volunteer on a Committee, you learn more about your community, have a voice on issues that matter, and make a difference in your Town. 

December 2024:
The following committees have vacancies and are actively recruiting new members!

Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 vacancy)
Berwick Electric Commission (1 vacancy)
Police Services Advisory Committee (1 vacancy)

Learn More:

Accessibility Advisory Committee:
The role of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to advise the municipal council on identifying, preventing, and eliminating accessibility barriers to municipal programs, services, and infrastructure. The Town of Berwick Accessibility Advisory Committee is made up of council, staff, and citizen representatives. At least half of the members must be people with disabilities, or represent organizations that represent people with disabilities.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly, currently on Monday evenings. 

Application form: Accessibility Advisory Committee Application Form
Return to: Jordan Hebb,  


Berwick Electric Commission
The Berwick Electric Commission provides governance to the Utility to ensure that the electric utility provides reliable, safe, and affordable service to its customers, remains financially viable, and adapts to emerging challenges like sustainability and technological advancements.

The Berwick Electric Commission meets bi-monthly (daytime).

Application form: Berwick Electric Commission Application Form 
Return to: Krista Longmire,


Police Services Advisory Committee:
Police Services Advisory Committee provides advice to Town Council in relation to the enforcement of law, the maintenance of law and order, and the prevention of crime in the municipality. The Town of Berwick Police Services Advisory Committee is made up of council, staff and citizen representatives. Applicants must have a willingness to learn and an interest in the Police Services in Berwick.

The Police Services Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly (evenings).

Application form: Police Services Advisory Application Form
Return to:  


Applications may be dropped off at Town Hall or emailed to the addresses above

Town of Berwick
Committee Application
236 Commercial Street
Berwick, NS B0P 1E0

Service Interruptions: April 8, 2024

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Published: Monday, 08 April 2024 09:13

April 8, 2024: 9 AM

The Town of Berwick Public Works Department wishes to advise the public that repair work is taking place on East Main Street today. Main Street will be closed, except to local traffic, between Maple Avenue and Cottage Street. Detours are in place.

Easter Eggstravaganza

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Published: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 09:43

March 28th, 2024
5:00 - 6:30 PM

We've chosen to hop over to the Berwick Town Hall & the Berwick Library for an Egg-citing Easter Extravaganza!

Come join the fun with bunny face painting, an indoor easter egg hunt, exciting prizes, and more! Don't forget, the Berwick Scouts will be on site selling hot dogs, so be sure to hop on by and show your support.
For further details, feel free to contact

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