Community News
NEW ONLINE TOOL TO ASSESS AREAS OF FLOODING IN TRURO
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The Town of Truro, Department of Public Works and Engineering, is asking residents to identify areas of flooding and emergency hazards associated with significant rainfall events to collect data that will assist with the Town’s stormwater management and emergency response planning. This will help the Town identify where stormwater infrastructure investments need to be considered and how to enhance emergency preparedness across the Town, with a focus on key areas or neighbourhoods of concern.
The online tool allows residents to fill out pertinent data about flooding and related damage to their properties that they’ve experienced over the past year. This will give the Town an opportunity to see where significant flooding has been experienced. Data will be analyzed and mapped, and the aggregate data will be presented to Town Council later this year.
If you have experienced flooding on your property, please fill out the form linked here: Flood Assessment Survey
Town of Truro to Hold a Special Election to Replace Ward 3 Councillor
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Truro Town Council met on September 6th to announce the resignation of former Ward 3 Councillor, Juliana Barnard, and to formally recognize the vacant seat on Town Council.
During this meeting, Town Council also announced the date for a Special Election to fill this vacancy.
A Special Election in Ward 3 will take place on Saturday, November 18. Only residents in Ward 3 will be eligible to vote in the Special Election or nominate a candidate.
Those interested in becoming a candidate for Ward 3 must file their nomination papers before Nomination Day, which is October 24th. Anyone on the list of electors in the Town of Truro is eligible to be a candidate. Those interested in becoming a candidate can get more information on the requirements and the process by going to the Town’s website: https://www.truro.ca/how-to-become-a-member-of-council.html or by contacting Returning Officer, Ken Henderson by email at
Eligible voters in Ward 3 will receive a voter information letter by mail leading up to the Special Election.
The Special Election will be done exclusively by e-voting and residents will be able to vote between November 9 – November 18. There will also be a number of voter kiosks located in Town during this time, where equipment will be available to residents as required. Anyone who requires assistance with voting can vote at the Returning Office, by appointment.
Learn More About Truro's New Draft Community Plan
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Truro’s new draft Community Plan includes the Town’s Community Goals, Strategic Priorities, Municipal Planning Strategy, and Land Use Bylaw. The Plan deals with community values and priorities and presents action opportunities on issues informed by the Truro, Let’s Connect public engagement program. Truro’s Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw also contain the policies and regulations that guide how our community will develop and grow.
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