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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

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

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

Summer Concert Series- Call for Performers!

The Town of Berwick is now taking applications for our annual Summer Concert Series! Every Thursday evening from June 27th to August 29th beginning at 7 PM, we will have a musical performance in our Centennial Park gazebo, and we can't wait! 

Apply before April 30th by completing our submission form: https://forms.gle/QhjbmCeKh9AtnUWT9 

Email Natalie at  if you have any questions. 

Notice of Public Hearing: M11577

Notice of Public Hearing: M11577
M11577 Notice of Public Hearing

Power Outage February 24, 2024

BERWICK ELECTRIC
UPDATE: February 24, 2024
5:30 PM
Power has been restored for all affected customers.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate your patience and understanding.