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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

Notice of Public Hearing: M11577

Notice of Public Hearing: M11577
M11577 Notice of Public Hearing

NEW DATE: Budget Engagement Session

📢 NEW DATE 📢

Budget Engagement Session
Our 2024/2025 community budget engagement session will take place on Tuesday, February 20th!
WHO: You! Members of the community are invited to join together with Town of Berwick Council and Staff.
WHAT: A public engagement session about the upcoming budget process
WHERE: The Town of Berwick Town Hall Council Chambers (236 Commercial Street, front entrance)
WHEN: February 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM
WHY: To learn more about the 2024/2025 municipal budget for the Town of Berwick

Learn more about the 2024-25 budget here:
https://berwick.ca/2024-25budget.html

Fill out the community budget survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BerwickBudget

Community Budget Survey - Now Open!

It is budget season, and the Town of Berwick is looking for YOUR feedback!

A community budget survey is now open, and can be found at the link below.

The results of this survey will be used to shape the current, and future, budgets and further focus community consultations. This survey is anonymous and all feedback will be recorded for future purposes. The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete.

Questions may be directed to

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BerwickBudget