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Detours and Lane Closures June 26-28 UPDATED
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Beginning in the morning of Wednesday, June 26th, work will move back to Vancouver Street where waterline installation will commence under the bridge. If you are travelling through the area, please note the following:
Water Disruption on Main Street June 25th
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Please be advised there will be a water disruption on Tuesday, June 25th on Main Street, from Walker Street to Vancouver Street from approximately 9:30 am to 3 pm. The disruption is necessary for a water main upgrade. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank all affected for their patience and understanding as this work is completed.
Detours and Lane Closures June 24-25 UPDATED
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After work is completed today at the intersection of Main, Vancouver and Chestnut Streets, the intersection will reopened for the weekend. Please use caution driving through, as excavation has left rough spots. Please note the following closures and detours beginning in the morning of Monday, June 24th (weather pending):
➡ Vancouver Street in the area of the bridge will be single lane only. The north lane will be closed and flaggers will be in place to direct traffic through the single lane.
On Tuesday, June 25th, work will move back onto Main Street. Please note the following:
➡ Main Street, between Hibernia Street and the intersection, is local traffic only (no access to Vancouver Street). Emergency vehicles ONLY will be allowed to travel through this section, and detour through the Irving Station to access Vancouver Street.
➡ Customers can access the Irving/Circle K and Duncan Plumbing via Water Street and Vancouver Street, but will need to exit using the same routes (no access to Main Street).
UPDATE: Patch paving is currently underway at the bottom of Chestnut Street. Traffic will be reduced to one lane until approximately 5 pm today, Tuesday, June 25th. Traffic control is in place.
Traffic control personnel will be located at each detour during regular work hours to assist drivers and answer questions. Another notice will be issued on Tuesday regarding closures for the remainder of the week.
PLEASE NOTE: these closures are subject to change during construction. While we will do our best to offer updates, please be prepared for changes or new lane closures as you approach the area. All work is weather permitting. While Daily work times are 7 am to 7 pm, but may vary due to weather or other factors.
Monday, June 24th:
Tuesday, June 25th:
Open House – Proposed Development on Myrtle Street
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The Town of Yarmouth has received a Development Agreement application from the owner of two lots, shown on the image below, to permit:
CAO Gushue Joins CAMA Board
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Jeff Gushue, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Yarmouth, NS, has joined the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA).
Council Approves Budget, No Increase to Tax Rates
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At a recent council meeting, the operational budget for 2024-25 fiscal year was a topic of discussion at the table. The budget was passed unanimously by council, featuring no increase to tax rates.