District 13 has a serious litter problem. We live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, and it's time we act like it. I have partnered with the Great Nova Scotia Pick-Me-Up to offer $1000 in district capital funds in exchange for cleaning up 1km of District 13’s roads, beaches, parks and trails. Registered non-profit organizations, schools, and sports organizations in District 13 are encouraged to apply.
On March 23, I had the opportunity to attend the Five Bridges Heritage Trust AGM (and I am now a card carrying member!), and there were many great presentations to share. Peter Lund gave a report on Nine Mile River water study, and reported no concerning contamination or pollution issues. “Studying the surface water quality tells us about the overall health of the river, the watershed, and the land around it. We always want to make sure the wilderness area and our streams and lakes are protected and monitored regularly.
Following a home invasion in the community of West Dover (RCMP Report here), I asked HRD RCMP to come to the community to speak to the status of the case, discuss opportunities to enhance safety, and answer questions from the community. RCMP delivered an excellent presentation to a packed house at the East Dover Community Centre.
Following the Capital Budget and the Operations Budget, Regional Council moved on to debate the Budget Adjustment List (BAL) which represent either overs or unders to the the overall budget. The BAL has been referred to as the 'playoffs' of budget season, as this is where we sharpen our pencils and do our part to either add to, or cut from, programs and services to best serve our communities and their pocketbooks.
