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Regional Transit Feasibility Study | Public Survey #2
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Survey #2 is now available to complete! This is a follow up survey to the Survey #1 released last month.
This survey focuses on existing needs and challenges you may face related to getting around in Truro and area!
The Town of Truro and the Municipality of Colchester are exploring transit solutions for the region. If you live in Truro, Colchester, Stewiacke, or Millbrook, we invite you to fill out this public survey about your transportation needs and challenges.
Paper copies are available at the Colchester Municipal Office (1 Church St., Truro) and the Town of Truro Office (695 Prince St., Truro).
Survey link: https://forms.office.com/r/rtLKRcUZAf
Hemlock Wooley Adelgid Public Information Session | May 6
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Join us for an important community info session on the Town’s plan to protect Victoria Park from Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.
𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟲
𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 | 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹 (𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲)
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲’𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿:
- Town’s Protection Plan for Victoria Park
- Treatment Strategy: biological controls, targeted chemical treatments, and habitat management
- Next Steps: timeline, and how you can get involved
- Monitoring & Reporting: spot HWA and submit observations
- Q&A with Town forestry staff and invasive-species experts
Learn how the Town plans to preserve one of Truro’s most cherished green spaces, and find out how you can play a role in its protection. Everyone is encouraged to attend!
Regional Accessibility Plan Approved
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As per the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act, the Regional Accessibility Committee, in collaboration with the project consultant, Left Turn Right Turn Ltd., and regional partners (Village of Bible Hill, Municipality of the County of Colchester, Town of Stewiacke, and Village of Tatamagouche), has completed a comprehensive review and update of the 2022 Regional Accessibility Plan.
The proposed plan was reviewed by the Regional Accessibility Committee during its February 27th meeting, and was subsequently presented by the consultant to involved Councils and Commissions during a regional meeting held virtually on March 10th.
All participating municipalities and villages have expressed support for the adoption of the updated Regional Accessibility Plan as presented.
Approved by Town of Truro Council on April 7, 2025.
A copy of the plan can be found here: https://truro.ca/regional-accessibility-plan.html
