Parking Amendment - Virtual Information Sessions
The Town of Middleton is offering several short online group sessions to review the recent parking requirement amendments and discuss how these changes may affect current or future development projects.
Please use the link below to choose a time that works best for you:
👉 Middleton Parking Amendment Call – Fill out form
Each session will be held on Microsoft Teams and will include a brief overview from Brighter Community Planning, followed by time for questions.
We hope you can join us.
Middleton One of Four Sites Selected for New Public Housing
Middleton One of Four Sites Selected for New Public Housing
The Town of Middleton is proud to announce that our community has been selected as one of four sites in Nova Scotia set to receive new publicly supported housing under the province’s five-year plan to build 515 new units across the province.
This project marks an important step forward in expanding access to safe, affordable housing for local residents and families. Rent will be based on income, meaning tenants won’t pay more than roughly 30% of their gross income in rent.
“We’re thrilled to see Middleton included in this significant provincial investment,” said Mayor Gail Smith. “This new housing will help meet critical needs in our community and support a stronger, more vibrant Middleton for everyone.”
By creating stable housing options, this development supports Middleton’s growth, strengthens families, and helps local workers stay connected to their communities. The new housing will help address rising demand for affordable homes in the region.
The Town of Middleton is working closely with the province every step of the way and construction could begin in spring of 2026. The Town of Middleton looks forward to keeping the community informed and engaged as this important housing project moves forward.
Additional Resources:
Town of Middleton: www.discovermiddleton.ca
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency - https://nspha.ca/about-nspha
News release – Province Plans Largest-Ever Investment in New Public Housing: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/02/13/province-plans-largest-ever-investment-new-public-housing
News release – Housing Plan on Track to Meet or Exceed Goals: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/09/24/housing-plan-track-meet-or-exceed-goals
Progress report on housing plan, April 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025: https://novascotia.ca/action-for-housing/docs/action-for-housing-progress-report-2025-07.pdf
Our Homes, Action for Housing plan and the provincial needs assessment report is available at: https://novascotia.ca/action-for-housing/
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Contact:
Gina Pearson - Communications and Events Coordinator
Events@town.middleton.ns.ca
(902) 825-4841 ext. 104
Winter Parking Ban
Please be advised that the Winter Parking Ban will be in effect beginning with the first snowfall or on December 1, 2025 (whichever occurs first) through April 30, 2026, between the hours of 12:00am and 8:00am.
The regulations are as follows:
- No person shall park or leave a motor vehicle standing on any highway or street within the Town limits, in accordance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act.
- Vehicles, whether attended or unattended, shall not be left in a manner that interferes with or obstructs snow removal or winter maintenance operations.
- Ticketing and/or towing will occur when a parked vehicle restricts snow removal.
Middleton Fire Department Honours Fallen Firefighter at National Memorial
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Middleton Fire Department Honours Fallen Firefighter at National Memorial
Middleton, NS – The Town of Middleton is proud to announce that this past weekend, members of the Middleton Fire Department were honored to attend the 22nd Canadian Firefighters Annual Memorial Ceremony in Ottawa.
Deputy Chief Scott Veinot, Deputy Mayor Gary Marshall (former Deputy Chief of Lawrencetown Fire Department), and Captain Hilliard Ewing, representing the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association, participated in the solemn ceremony, which commemorates firefighters across Canada who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
This year’s event held special significance for Middleton, as one of the town’s own heroes, Mr. Harold Edgar Ray, was formally added to the Canadian Firefighters Memorial Wall. Mr. Ray tragically succumbed to injuries sustained while battling a fire in Middleton on April 5, 1930.
Members of the Ray family attended the ceremony to accept an honorary black helmet and memorial medallion on behalf of the late Mr. Ray, adding a deeply personal and emotional element to the occasion. Local Member of Parliament Chris d’Entremont was also present, honoring Mr. Ray’s legacy alongside members of the fire service and the community.
Following the national ceremony, Middleton Fire Department members, town council representatives, and Mayor Gail Smith visited Pine Grove Cemetery in Lower Middleton to pay tribute at Mr. Ray’s gravesite. During this visit, the department unveiled a monument in his honor, commemorating his service and sacrifice within the local community.
“The Town of Middleton is proud that Harold Edgar Ray’s courage and dedication are officially recognized at a national level,” said Mayor Gail Smith. “His legacy as a hero lives on, inspiring both our fire service and our community.”
The Middleton Fire Department continues to honor the memory of all who have served and sacrificed, ensuring their bravery and dedication are never forgotten.
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Media Contact:
Gina Pearson
Communications Coordinator
Town of Middleton
(902) 825-4841 ext. 104
events@town.middleton.ns.ca
