Town of Middleton Swears In First Female Black Mayor
Middleton, November 6, 2024 — In a historic moment for the Town of Middleton, Gail Smith was officially sworn in yesterday as the Town’s first black Mayor, and first woman to hold the chain of office. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the community, as the new mayor takes office with a commitment to fostering inclusivity, growth, and unity.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Middleton Fire Department, where residents, community partners, and public figures gathered to witness the ceremony. Mayor Smith expressed gratitude to the people of Middleton for entrusting her with the responsibility of leading the community.
“I am deeply honored to be the first woman of Black descent to serve as Mayor of this incredible town,” said Mayor Smith. “I look forward to working with staff, residents and community partners to create a Middleton that everyone is proud to live in.”
Mayor Smith brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having served on Town Council for over 13 years, with the past 4 years as Deputy Mayor. She also sat on several Town committees including the Police Advisory Board, the Planning Advisory Board, Audit Committee and Community Centre Fire Hall Committee. Mayor Smith also has a history of volunteering in the community – she sits on the MacDonald Museum Advisory Board and volunteers with the local black community. Prior to serving on Council, Mayor Smith worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Middleton. She is known for her dedication to public service, her collaborative approach to leadership, and her passion for addressing the unique challenges faced by Middleton’s diverse population.
The Mayor’s top priorities include:
Mayor Smith will be joined in office by Deputy Mayor Gary Marshall, and the newly elected Town Council members, Jonathan Archibald, John Bartlett, Sandra Fournier, Bernadette Knapp and Dan Smith. Deputy Mayor Gary Marshall states “I am honored to serve as Deputy Mayor and look forward to working with Mayor Smith, all members of Council, staff and residents to continue making Middleton a great place to work and live.” The newly elected Council convenes its first official meeting on Monday November 18th.
If you haven't made plans to catch some or all of the Heart of the Valley events yet, now is a good time. You can visit the Festival web site, or pick up one of these guides which you can find at several places around Town. #hotvf2015
Registration still open for Yoga in the Park, starting this evening, July 13th. You can register through the Rec Office or at the first session in the park.
NOTICE
THE REGULAR MEETING
MIDDLETON TOWN COUNCIL
SCHEDULED FOR
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M.
IS
CANCELLED
Per Motion of Council July 6, 2015
March 31, 2015 Water Billing
Town of Middleton Residents:
Due to the large amount of snow surrounding residential properties within Town, our Public Works Department is unable to safely access most of the water meter remotes, therefore the March 31st water billing will be an estimated billing based on past usage, which is allowable under the rules and regulations governing the Water Utility as set by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. Because two consecutive water billings will be estimates, this could result in a higher than normal bill when the meters are read in June.
Residents are encouraged to read the meter inside their homes and send the reading to billingclerk@town.middleton.ns.ca by March 31st. This will assist us to only invoice you for the water you have used. If you have any questions, please phone the Town Office at 902-825-3188.
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