Town of Shelburne

COVID -19 Update June 1 2020

Published: Monday, 01 June 2020 10:16

GATHERING LIMIT INCREASE, MORE STEPS TO REOPEN ECONOMY

Premier McNeil and Dr. Strang, chief medical officer of health, announced today, May 29, a new gathering limit of 10 and more steps to reopen the economy. The gathering limit applies to things like social gatherings, arts and culture activities like theatre performances and dance recitals, faith gatherings, and sports and physical activity. It also applies to businesses whose main function is gatherings, such as theatres, concerts, festivals and sporting activities, and to businesses that are too small to ensure physical distancing. Outdoor weddings and funeral services can have a gathering of 15 people. 

Other steps announced today include:

Private campgrounds can open for all types of campers starting June 5. They can only operate at 50 per cent capacity and ensure public health protocols are followed.Provincial campgrounds will open to Nova Scotians on June 15. Reservation line will open on June 8. They will operate at reduced capacity to ensure 20 feet between campsites.

Pools can begin maintenance to prepare for opening.

Sleepover camps will not be permitted this year.

COVID 19 Recreation Program and Facility Guidelines upd

NS Sport Guidelines upd

Re-opening of Town Hall Protocols

Published: Friday, 29 May 2020 12:05

Office Closure Update

Published: Tuesday, 19 May 2020 08:59

Town Offices will remain closed until June 1st, 2020 (and update will be given at that time). Staff are working at the office and are available through phone or email. Calls will be returned within 24-48 hrs. Taxes may be paid through online banking, plastiq, or cheque. Water bills may be paid through cheque. Payment deadlines have been extended as noted on your bill.

FAQs for changes to the Public Health Protection Act Order

Published: Monday, 11 May 2020 09:11

FAQ May 8 2020

Bill Payments

Published: Tuesday, 05 May 2020 14:05

Joint Statement - Town & Yacht Club

Published: Monday, 04 May 2020 13:41

To the residents of the Town of Shelburne and Municipality of Shelburne; Some of you may have noticed there is early sailboat traffic in the harbour.

This is to let you know that SHYC board and management, representing the Shelburne Harbour Marina Association, are working closely with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to manage these arrivals in the midst of the Covid-19 situation.

 In the case of the boats that have arrived and more which are expected, these are all Canadians returning from overseas per the federal government’s directive and came to the first available port of entry – Shelburne. They are not tourists. CBSA has been made aware of them prior to arrival and they are being directed, per CBSA, under the requirements of the provincial state of emergency.

 One boat belongs to a family who own a house in Shelburne. That family has been cleared by CBSA to go directly to their home and self-isolate per provincial guidelines. Another boat is bound for Quebec. After making repairs and provisioning, they've been cleared by CBSA to proceed directly there. They have not stepped foot off their boat and have complied “to the letter” with the directives provided by Canada Border Services inspectors. In the above cases, as with any additional boats that arrive, provisioning is being arranged by SHYC Marina Association volunteers following all social distancing and other protocols.

 Please be advised, under no circumstances are crews permitted to leave their boats.

Those boats who must quarantine here will do so on moorings with periodic provisioning arranged by our volunteers, as noted above.

 On behalf of the club and the town, we want to thank the Shelburne Harbour Marina Association volunteers for their work in making this happen and keeping everyone safe.

 For SHYC, Rob StorkCommodore

 For Town of Shelburne, Karen Mattattall Mayor