Flooding causes extensive damage to East Hants infrastructure, roadways
MAIN PHOTO: The flooding forced Hwy 2 by the Elmsdale Lumber Mill to close to traffic as well as local businesses, some who suffered damage as a result. A dumpster…
Doug Taylor named East Hants’ Model Volunteer of the Year
MOUNT UNIACKE: A volunteer for more than 30 years who has been involved with various sporting organizations in East Hants has been named the Volunteer of the Year for the…
East Hants receives $1.12 m from province for enhancements
ENFIELD: The province is supporting municipal enhancements in East Hants. With the growing population rising in East Hants, an investment from the Houston government will help the municipality enhance infrastructure,…
New Finance Director named for East Hants
ELMSDALE: A new Director of Finance has been named for the Municipality of East Hants. Wade Tattrie will officially take over the duties of Director of Finance for the municipality…
Residential, commercial tax rate reduced as MEH approves budget
ELMSDALE: Residents in the Municipality of East Hants will see a four cent reduction in their tax rate this year, budget documents released on March 13 show. In a release,…
MEH makes “strategic investment” with purchase of former rail line
MAITLAND: The Municipality of East Hants (MEH) has made a “strategic investment” by acquiring a former rail line that runs between Maitland and Stanley. In a release, MEH said at…
Community Rider expanding fleet with provincial, federal investment
NINE MILE RIVER: East Hants Community Rider is adding to its fleet of vehicles, helping to expand its service in the Municipality of East Hants and nearby HRM communities. At…
Council continues advocacy to province for improvements at intersection
ENFIELD; Councillors with the Municipality of East Hants (MEH) continue to advocate for the installation of traffic lights at a busy intersection in Enfield. At a recent Executive Committee council…
New MEH Deputy Warden selected
ELMSDALE: A new Deputy Warden has been selected for Municipality of East Hants. At its Oct. 27 Regular meeting of council, councillors with MEH selected Michael Perry to the one-year…
Meeting to discuss future plans for Centre Rawdon Hall set for Nov. 16
CENTRE RAWDON: A structural assessment at the Center Rawdon Community Hall has determined the safest path forward is for the building to be taken down. The Municipality of East Hants…